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Editor’s Notes: Zenman By Scott Sullivan

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Letter to the Editor

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Beyond the Chip: Fall Physicals By Rachael Steil

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Running Shorts with Scott Hubbard

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Rose Zylstra

Catching up with Meb

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Spring Shoe Review By Cregg Weinmann

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Pat Davies Peter Draugalis Don Kern Gary Morgan Davd Parham Greg Sadler Victah Sailer

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Minimalist Shoes Winter 2013 Cregg Weinmann

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Watch, What You Say to Me! By Bob Schwartz

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Running with Tom Henderson

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U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU Meet By Grand Lofdahl

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Bigfoot Showshoe Races: Nearly Tropical By Tracey Cohen

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Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Rings True with Holiday Spirit By Anthony Targan

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Super 5K: New Course, Frigid Temps By Tracey Cohen

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Groundhog Day Marathon By Scott Sullivan

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Cover: Ethan Dennis set a Univesity of Michigan record in the weight throw at the GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale, January 26, 2013. Photo by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

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Editor’s Notes

Zenman By Scott Sullivan © C. Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

rowing up is a series of disappointments. Take criminal masterminds. As a boy, there was no way I’d squander my dime allowance on a comic book about Superman vs. jaywalkers or Batman nabbing the guy who ripped off the pillow labels.

They needed foes worthy of their valor. Evil geniuses bent on ruling the world, such as Brainiac, a bald, green-skinned android who could control time and space; or Lex Luthor, who sought revenge after losing his hair in a laboratory accident. Rogaine or world domination, choose. Reading gave rise to questions — Who would win a fight, God or Superman? A foot race, The Flash or Jesus? — that set the stage for adult dilemmas — Tastes great or less filling? To be or not? By my teens I couldn’t help notice I couldn’t fly, lacked super speed and so on. Nor did I have access to death rays or armies of evil henchmen. Only pale aspirations waited. Out of despair I became a journalist, hoping to write stories that were as credible as in comics. Not long ago two things happened: I learned of the death of Spiderman and how challenged most real crooks are. First the latter. Seems Allegan County, Saugatuck-Douglas and state DNR police were investigating a poaching complaint when a car pulled up and its driver began talking with the suspects. When officers asked for his license, the new arrival refused, tried to flee, fought them and got tasered. Turns out he was drunk, had an open container in his car and was carrying a handgun. His passenger yelled the whole time at him to stop.

I don’t know about you, but whenever I’m driving drunk with a handgun and open beer can, I always stop to fight cops from three agencies who are investigating someone else. His crimefighting nemesis? Donutman. Squinting through specs from across the coffee shop, our hero would spots this mastermind pocketing table change meant for waitresses and foil him with an expertly-aimed éclair. Then there was Spiderman’s death. No way. For one, superheroes aren’t mortal; more important, his films make millions. For money like that, there have to be ways you can resurrect him. I recalled my dismay at what DC Comics once called “Imaginary Stories” — tales that didn’t take place in their characters’ regular continuity. They could kill Superman or Batman, then revert to their monthly narratives as if nothing had happened. These as opposed to real stories. There was no way that Marvel Comics — creators of Spidey, The Incredible Hulk and so on — would take a cheap out like that, I thought. Research confirmed my suspicions, as it’s supposed to. Marvel was just offing Peter Parker, Spiderman’s alter ego, at the hands of his nemesis, Dr. Octopus. Doc Oc will replace P.P. in coming issues as “The Superior Spiderman,” meaning they now acknowledge they sold us a product that was inferior. Who to sue? Folks who moan about disillusion must favor being deceived. Not me. Now I’ve come to my man’s estate, should I boycott these phony comics? They don’t cost a dime anymore, my daughter, 13, assures me — so not buying them is a better deal yet. I’ve resolved to exploit my only power and do what I do best from now on: nothing. No more chasing dreams, therefore disappointments; I have faith what is meant will come to me. So far that’s been grief from my wife, boss and daughter, who aren’t enlightened to my new power. Now I’m Zenman, nothing is in my way. - MR -

Letter to the Editor

Running Means More than Fast Times Dear editor, gain I am compelled to express my disappointment in Tom Henderson (“Running with Tom Henderson,” January/February 2013 issue). The Traverse City Turkey Trot is a fun run. That’s why we call it a “Trot” and why many of the finishes are above 20 minutes. Runners (or walkers) dress in holiday costumes, talk, meet new people and generally have a good time. Get it? Probably not. Mr. Henderson is likely too busy looking at age categories, times, distances, number of racers and other statistics to ever have fun. The statistics he lists should tell him that most runners that day didn’t care when they finished (as long as it was before all the food was

gone). Unless his idea of fun is always running “fast.” That’s OK, but he has no right to put his idea of what running should be on everyone else. People run for different reasons. They don’t need Mr. Henderson putting them down. They are all runners and running isn’t always about “crushing folks.” I don’t know Mr. Henderson, but maybe he should take a cue from Doug Kurtis, whom he wrote “was a serious runner but far from serious.” Get a life besides hill fartleks, track work, training and writing boring and/or insulting articles. Relax, you only have so many heartbeats. Have fun out there, BJ Ingwersen Traverse City

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GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale

U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU Meet By Grant Lofdahl

“Everyone was competitive and tried to help their team out the entire meet,” said Wolverines head coach Fred LaPlante. “Our athletes were able to get over and watch while our guys were throwing. Sometimes the field events end up in the background, and this was an opportunity for our track athletes to be around those events as well, so that was great. The people who were competing felt the support of their teammates right there on the field or on the track.

MSU’s Leah O’Connor races U-M’s Shannon Osika in the mile. O’Connor won in 4:40.41, a school and facility record. ALLENDALE (1/26/13) — Much has been made in the running media about the declining popularity of track and field, and how to attract more fans to the sport. On a chilly winter Saturday, six Michigan universities showed one sure-fire way to do it: bring back small, team-focused meets. Grand Valley State University hosted an historic day of indoor track, entertaining Eastern Michigan, Central Michigan and Hillsdale for the first annual Laker Quad. As intense and entertaining as that meet was, the day’s featured attraction took place 90 minutes later when the Wolverines and Spartans clashed in the first Michigan-Michigan State dual meet in 32 years. The event, dubbed the GVSU Winter Classic, was in the works for over a year according to Lakers coach Jerry Baltes. Baltes, whose name now graces the NCAA Division II Women’s Track and Field Program of the Year trophy, said Michigan cross country/distance coach Mike McGuire approached him with the idea of a dual meet. The Wolverine head coaches, along with MSU track and field director Walt Drenth, agreed to make it happen and both teams trekked across the state to meet up on Michigan’s only 300-meter indoor track. The meet was exciting and close throughout, thrilling the near-capacity crowd. The Wolverine men used strong performances in the 200-meter dash and 3000-meter run to clinch an 88-74 win. It marked their 20th victory in 23 all-time meetings with the 8

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“I think it does help them down the road in major competitions because guys feel like they’re competing for more than their own personal glory.” The Spartans got big points from Devantre Whitelow, who edged Michigan’s Justin Clarke in the 60 dash and placed second in the 200, and from their mid-distance runners as Josh McAlary and Ben Miller went 1-2 in the mile and Joe Banyai and Austin Wissler did likewise in the 800. But Michigan closed out the meet with a 1-2 finish of its own from Dan Lowry and Bobby Aprill in the 3000 and a dominating win from Troy Sneller, Philip Washington, Nathaniel Chapman and Ali Arastu in the 4x400 relay.

The Spartans got big points from Devantre Whitelow, who edged Michigan’s Justin Clarke in the 60 dash and placed second in the 200. Spartans, while the Michigan women went to 1-0 with an 89-73 win in the programs’ first-ever indoor dual. “The kids really enjoyed that type of meet and the format,” Wolverine women’s head coach James Henry told MGoBlue.com. “Mike McGuire and the rest of our staff did a great job putting this together. Overall, we were really happy with the crowd. Both teams got into it, and we were happy to get the first win.” Leading the maize-and-blue was true freshman Cindy Ofili, who won the 60-meter dash in 7.57 and the 200 in 24.56, and placed second in the 60-meter hurdles. The Spartans’ Alicia Evans was just one-100th of a second back in the 200, but took top honors in the 400 in 55.96. Teammate Leah O’Connor also had an 8-point outing with a win in the mile and a runner-up finish in the 800. O’Connor’s mile time of 4:40.41 established a new school record and facility record at GVSU’s Kelly Family Sports Center. Also setting a Spartan record was Beth Rohl in the weight throw, with a huge toss of 70 feet, 2.5 inches. Michigan’s throwers set the tone for the win on the men’s side, as Ethan Dennis (69-6.75 in the weight throw) and Cody Riffle (63-2 in the shot put) both set new school More records in winning their events.

“We had a lot of great performances today,” said Drenth to MSUSpartans.com. “I think all across the board we were very competitive. We just got beat by a team that had a lot of depth in a lot of events. I’m proud of the way we competed.” The earlier quad meet was just as competitive and even closer. The host Laker men edged Eastern Michigan 164.5 to 154.5, with Central Michigan (124) third and Hillsdale (61) fourth. The Eagles won the final three events, but Grand Valley had enough of a cushion — via wins in four of the six field events — to withstand the charge. Eastern took the women’s quad by the narrow margin of 166.5 to 162 over the Lakers, with the Chippewas (97) in third and the Chargers (67.5) fourth. Vanessa Clerveaux (60 dash and 60 hurdles) and Victoria Voronko (800 meters and mile) were double winners for the Eagles, while GVSU got a pair of wins from Sam Lockhart in the throws. “It was a great meet from start to finish,” said Baltes. “It’s a thing that track and field needs in the U.S. When you go to a basketball game, you leave knowing if your team won or lost. A lot of track meets aren’t scored … but today we knew what happened as a team and who came out on top. “I think it’s a great thing for our sport, and hopefully we’ll get to continue doing it.” - MR -

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Beyond the Chip

Fall Physicals © Pete Dragaulis / dragaulisphotography.com

By Rachael Steil

felt all eyes on me, but most of all my coach’s, as I stepped on the scale for college cross country physicals. I felt self-conscious, like I had ruined this weigh-in after a morning of eating, eating, eating. Could my coach see it? How much had I gained? ***

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I broke when I let the hunger take over. I had tried to reduce the meal sizes and calories, to hold onto that discipline day-long for months on end. But this morning, this morning … I could not handle just that bowl of oatmeal and milk. Twenty minutes later I threw a piece of bread into the toaster and stood there impatiently, waiting for the bread to finally jump up. I pressed the knob early and slathered on peanut butter with gusto. That was one of four pieces. I ate a banana, maybe a granola bar or two, a rice cake, whatever I could find in the house that was healthiest, the lowest in calories. In this moment, in my zone, I tore down the kitchen as my body screamed for release from the hunger.

much to be able to lose weight. I had lost 20 pounds in a matter of months. I had actually done it. I had nobody to celebrate with, no one to brag to. I felt too self-conscious to do that, as much as I wanted to point my finger in everyone’s faces, to tell them I had done it, at last I’d done it. I knew I couldn’t, knew that was not what Rachael would do. *** I stepped on the scale at physicals hours after my morning gorge. I tried to suck in my stomach, but the numbers revealed the truth. At 5’9”, I looked down warily to see “123” mock me with its red, devilish glow. The number had given me reason to celebrate a month ago; now it brought fear and dread. *** “Do you eat enough?” the physician had asked when I came into the office. It was just the two of us now. I looked at her, dumbfounded. Eat enough? I had just gorged on a breakfast fit for a king this morning. I had no self-control now. What was she talking about? “Oh definitely.” I forced out a laugh as I sat on the medical table, the scratchy placemat crunching beneath me as I shifted my position.

*** Even the music in my car on the way to physicals could not drown out, You should have waited. You should have counted those calories. You should have more discipline. Now you’re going to gain weight. I could already predict there would be a weigh-in. How in the world would I pass that now? *** I had made so much progress within the last year. I recalled the mad joy pulsing through my body when I stepped on the display scales at Bed Bath & Beyond. At the same time I felt ashamed that anyone would see me, a runner, someone who should not even worry about weight, doing just that — weighing herself. I had to wait until a young girl and her father moved out of the area before I could test the waters. Looking around, I pulled off my sandals, removed the sweatshirt I wore despite the midsummer heat and stepped onto the scale. “123.” I could not believe it. The last time I had been on a scale, “128” had flashed before my eyes — and that had been just a month ago at the doctor’s office. I had done it. I had lost weight, even after all this time thinking that I ate too 10

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“Are other people in your family quite thin, too?” Thin? Me, thin? Hadn’t she just seen how much I weighed? “Yeah, I guess so,” I stammered. “When was your last period?” I froze. She, like other doctors, thought I was too thin, but that was only compared to average American women. I couldn’t be that skinny, since the “average” weight was still high for a woman, at least against the athlete’s standard. I never measured myself against those figures. As a runner I had to be much lower.

I ran a great cross country season but was plagued with tendon strains in both feet. I injured my knee during the indoor track season, then came back to run a 5K PR in outdoor track, only to lose momentum going into nationals. It was a constant battle with food and training. How could I keep this up? The next summer I adopted a raw-food diet to bring down the scale number further. But something inside me was fed up. I was plagued with a seemingly-insignificant knee injury that took away my entire sophomore cross country season and gave me a reason to look at the deeper situation at hand — I was dealing with an eating disorder. I only say this, only voice my secret so that others may see and perhaps be able to recognize such a demon within themselves or others. I sympathize with those who may dwell in anguish, in regret, in this trap that gives runners the high of improvement at first, only to fall. I speak up despite the embarrassment, despite the shame and regret I feel because the more I do, the more stories I hear from others who were too afraid to speak themselves. The demons cannot be released until the words are. I find healing comes through sharing my story, no matter how ugly it may be, in the form of written words. I am looking back at my journey through my online blog at http://www.runninginsilence.com. I encourage others to read the experience to understand or learn about the emotional aspect of an eating disorder, or if they already deal with one, to have someone to relate to in some way. Since gaining an uncomfortable amount of weight and working myself back into shape, I have not run as fast (yet) but been able to hold solid 60mile weeks all cross country season, a number I could never have achieved at an unhealthy low weight. I have found comfort and joy with my friends and teammates, and success in more than just fast times. I was lucky enough to join a college team with a coach who didn’t want the body I came in with, but the one I have now, because college running is not about being All-American, but developing ourselves as people.

I decided to tell the truth. “About a year ago.” Part of it was pride. Look at what I can do, look at how I can control my body’s own functions. But I regretted it almost the moment the words escaped my mouth. Would she make me gain weight? The physician looked up from her clipboard. There was no way she would take this power, this new friend away from me. This was mine.

I urge the running community to be open about this issue, to speak out, to find peace in their bodies and joy in running for what it is in its most raw form as I learn to find that in myself, too.

Rachael Steil is a junior sudent, track and cross country runner at Aquinas College. - MR -

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Running Shorts with Scott Hubbard Trivia: Where do fastest Americans Ryan Hall (2:04:58) and Deena Kastor (2:19:36) rank all-time globally in the marathon?

LOG IN. Two more seasons to go as I continue a look at training Scott Hubbard logs from my past (spring and summer previously). Winter is up next. I’ve selected Valentine’s Day, or the Sunday of the week that VD falls in, to feature. Since my 1972 log has resurfaced, I will start with it. The rest will be from 1981 to 2012, with ‘84 and ‘02 inexplicably missing. You’ll note a gradual shift to cycling toward the end of the historical trip. 1972: VD, 6 miles in morn, 2 miles at noon and 11.5 miles in the eve; total of 19.5 miles. Yep, I ran three times that day, something I only did about five times while attending Eastern Michigan University. 1981: Sunday, ran 48 minutes with Karen Blackford. Was recovering from a respiratory illness. Karen and I got married in August ‘82. Among her many running accomplishments, she won the Detroit Free Press Marathon four times and ran in the first two U.S. Olympic Trials Marathons. She runs for fitness now. 1982: VD, one hour, 54 minutes run; 16 miles. 1983: Nothing. Fell in mud and hurt my left leg badly north of Grayling in September ‘82. I didn’t run again until July ‘83. Dang. 1985: VD, 70 minutes, lots of snow on the roads, 26°. I ran indoors at the University of Michigan on March 5, the last time I’ve run inside. Would start a 2,012-day running streak on Oct. 16. Total miles for year: 3,562. 1986: Sunday, 2 hours, 8 minutes, sub-6:45 pace along Huron River Drive, 22°. Son Jeff was born on Sept. 13 while I was away coaching Wayne State University at a cross country meet in Hillsdale. 1987: Sunday, 1 hour, 40 minutes with Dave Foley (former long-time editor of Michigan Runner) and ex-EMU teammate Gary Reffitt in Cadillac, -5°! Tried cross-country skiing later, fell and bloodied my nose. Total miles for the year: 3,182. 1988: VD, 88 minutes with Bruce Harrison and Danny Murphy, 13.5 miles. Had a bout with gout in late June. No idea what I did to incur it, but it’s been an achy problem on/off for more than 25 years. 1989: Sunday, 81 minutes with Running Fit stores co-owner Steve Angerman on my “Elmo Loop.” Ann Arbor Track Club co-founder Elmo Morales lived on the loop, west of town in the hilly countryside. Total miles for the year: 2,809. 12

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1990: VD, in Sidney, Ohio, 40 minutes with Steve Angerman. 33° and raining, everything ice-covered and slick — the worst possible conditions for a run.

tween Holly and Fenton, on trails that were mostly ice-covered, picking my way along the edge, 40°. Cycle miles for the year: 6,611.

1991: Sunday, 73 minutes through bucolic Barton Hills on the north shore above the Huron River in Ann Arbor. Total miles for the year: 1,740.

2006: VD, 28 miles at 17.9 mph, mid 30°s, windy. Solid 88-mile Superiorfest bike race in Marquette in June, where I averaged 23.8 mph, finishing in the pack sprint. Run miles for the year: 645, bike miles: 7,439.

1992: Sunday, 9-mile prediction run put on by the Toledo Road Runners Club. Took me 66 minutes and I was far from winning based on the time I predicted. I turned 40 on Oct. 27. 1993: VD, 67 minutes by Crossroads Village in Flint. Ran a good 73:43 at the 11-mile Pictured Rocks Road Race in Munising in June, one of my top-five favorite races in Michigan. The course eats you up with mammoth hills. 1994: Sunday, at the TRRC prediction run, 71 minutes. 50°. On Jan. 19 it was -10°, -7° the day before. Total miles for the year: 2,111. 1995: VD, nothing. No running after Jan. 6 all year. Left foot went sore, later diagnosed as arthritis. 1996: Sunday, 90 minutes, 10°, longest run since December ’94. Was part of large group measurement of the Atlanta Olympic Marathon course on May 26. 1997: VD, 42 minutes, 28°, snowing. Missed a lot of time due to my arthritic foot. Started cycling as an alternative in summer. Total miles for the year: 1,100. 1998: Sunday, 54 minutes followed by 26 miles on the bike, where I had two flats. In August, hit a dog while going 20 mph on my bike. I flipped over the handlebars, landing on my lower back on the concrete road and cracked my helmet. 1999: VD, 46 minutes slow, low 20°s. No cycling miles for the year. 2000: VD, nothing. Arthritic foot went sour after a New Year’s Day run at the Holdridge Lakes mountain bike trails east of Holly. Only about 300 miles running for the year, but did notch a 5:30 100-mile “century” bike ride in August. 2001: Sunday, 45 minutes, 21°. Longest run since 1999. Ran eight months, cycled four months for year. Son Jeff started running track and cross country at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, and competed in the Lower Peninsula state cross meet in November. 2003: VD, 38 minutes, 20°. Covered 415 miles running and 5,175 cycling for the year. Jeff ran 15:31 and finished 11th at the Division 1 state cross meet Nov. 1 to earn all-state honors. 2004: VD, 27 minutes, 23°, then 30 minutes on the bike stand (midst of 26 straight days of running/cycling on the same day). Start of nearly a six-year streak of not missing a day of running or cycling. My last year running more than 1,000 miles (1,127). 2005: VD, 50 minutes in Seven Lakes State Park be|

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2007: VD, 35 minutes on the bike stand (15°, snowy roads), watching music DVDs while on the stand. Run miles for the year: 243, bike miles: 8,453. Celebrated 40 years as a runner in September with a 31-minute run through a nearby nature sanctuary in Fenton. 2008: VD, 26.5 miles at 17.2 mph, 32° and stiff south wind. Wind direction is more critical and a greater energy drain on the bike than with running. Run miles for the year: 35(!), bike miles: 9,180 (an average of more than 25 miles a day). Satisfying Black Bear 100mile bike race with buds Rob Selley and Tony Hersberger (both unfortunately crashed early in the race) at 23 mph in hot and humid late July. 2009: Sunday, 25 miles at 16.6 mph, 27° and northwest wind. Also ran 1 mile. Run and cycle streak ended at 2,172 consecutive days in December due to gout in a knee. Run miles for the year: 92, bike miles: 8,505. 2010: VD, 30 minutes on the bike stand. Gout bout from April 1-6, OUCH. One Helluva Ride 100-mile in July, averaged 21.1 mph. The Assenmacher 100-mile from Swartz Creek in August, averaged 20 mph, 89°. Run miles for year: 0, bike miles: 8,984. 2011: VD, 24.5 miles at 15.9 mph. Very strong northwest wind, 36°. The average temperature for January through March was 33°. Crashed and broke collarbone badly during a race in Frankenmuth in late May. That remains my last race to date. Bike miles for the year: 8,711. 2012: Sunday, 30.5 miles at 16.4 mph, 29°. Mild winter yielded PR monthly totals for January through March. Got in some pretty rides in the Vanderbilt, Gaylord and Boyne Falls area in summer, topped by another (annual thing past halfdozen years) beautiful 37.5-mile ride in Copper Harbor in mid-September. Set new annual bike PR with 9,185 miles, zero run miles for the year. It was tempting to pick crummy weather days to share from each year since winter presents challenges unique from the other seasons, but decided not to. I’ve run in anything and everything Michigan winters can throw at us; if you can imagine it, I’ve run in it. I can now laugh at some of the conditions I set off in or got caught in. I’ve run on a treadmill only once for a stress test. Sometimes I’ve cursed my decision to run (and cycle) where or when I did, but I’ve never regretted it afterwards. Ever. Answer: Kastor has the 10th fastest marathon among women and Hall checks in with the 18th best men’s time - MR -.

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Horseshoe-to-Horseshoe: Best Adventure Yet By Ron Marinucci

In 2005, he embarked on a four-year adventure with his trusty pal, Swiftee, a 9½-foot kayak. Together they navigated the major rivers of the Saginaw River Valley, the largest drainage basin in Michigan, paddling hundreds of miles of the Flint, Shiawassee, Tittabawassee, Cass and Saginaw rivers. Getting to and from entry and exit points with Swiftee required running and biking many more miles on the journey. McLincha’s latest triumph was, well, something that’s never been done before, except, perhaps, by Great Lakes fur traders centuries ago. He called it “Horseshoe-to-Horseshoe.” “It was the greatest adventure of my life,” he said. H-to-H involved 1,400 miles of “runyaking,” a term, like “drubbling,” that McLincha coined. His kayaking and running quest took 57 days over four years. “To be honest,” he said, “it was 1,389 total miles: 691 in the kayak and 698 running. Using a bicycle was against the rules I set for myself. Also, no walking was allowed. And it was done solo.” He began at Horseshoe Lake near Oxford, the headwaters of the south branch of the Flint River, and ended at the Horseshoe Falls in Niagara. “The idea,” said McLincha, “came to me in the summer of 2008, when I was still kayaking the Cass, the final river of the Saginaw Valley.” Acting on his brainstorm, he and Swiftee drove to Lake Huron for a test run. “I wasn’t sure paddling the Great Lakes was feasible in a 9½-foot kayak,” he remembered. Swiftee convinced him it was. “I came away thinking it was possible if I watched weather carefully.” McLincha set off the next spring. The first 39 days were day trips. Alternately, he would drive to drop off Swiftee, then drive ahead to leave the van. He’d run back (no walking!) and begin kayaking — runyaking. “When time became an issue, I began

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Another time, “in the Detroit River, I was in Canadian waters and had to get to the American side. Two freighters were going different directions. Rather than waiting for both to pass, I played Frogger: waited for one to pass, paddled to the middle (of the river), then waited for the second one to pass.

doing two-day trips,” he remembered. “Nine times from Days 40 to 57, I did overnights.”

“One of the biggest problems was during year three, finding entry and exit points on Ontario’s Lake Erie shoreline. There are about 200 miles of 50- to 80-foot bluffs. Because of erosion, roads were usually one or two miles from the shore.

Throughout the journey, “I runyaked only during the week, never on weekends. I wanted times when the fewest boaters were on the water. I tried my best to start early in the morning and be off the water by dark.” For the most part, that plan worked. “Twice it was dark when I stopped paddling.” But, he went on, “Sometimes I ran in the dark of the morning or evening.”

“Climbing an iron stairway one time, carrying Swiftee, I lost balance and fell to the beach. I was dazed and worried I had a concussion.

His only companion was Swiftee, as per his rules. “I bought Swiftee on Black Friday in 2004 because he was the cheapest kayak,” said McLincha. “The price was $185, half off. I never planned to use him on the Great Lakes.

“One night I had to climb the bluff using a rope. I left Swiftee on the beach overnight. There was just no way of getting him to the top.

“By the second year, he was leaking. I used a glue gun and a lot of duct tape on him over the years.” The pair almost packed it in on Horseshoeto-Horseshoe Day 19. “I was at Grindstone City, at the tip of the Thumb,” said McClincha. “A whitecap capsized Swiftee. It was spring and the water was very cold. I worked hard to get to a breakwater and get Swiftee out of the water. I was numb from the cold. But we carried on.” They endured two serious storms and “many times when the winds were not in our favor,” he continued. “I battled a few whitecaps on the Great Lakes. If I saw whitecaps beforehand, I would wait a few hours before launching. My previous experiences made the rivers a piece of cake compared to the Great Lakes.” Paddling Michigan rivers and their currents was “no problem.” The St. Clair River, where Lake Huron waters funnel into a narrow strait, was “the most treacherous current I encountered, below the Blue Water Bridge. There are rapids there.”

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McLincha’s first efforts involved dribbling and juggling three basketballs while he ran. He has “drubbled” countless races, including Chicago and Boston marathons.

Once, a boater on Lake St. Clair “whipped by me, almost causing me to capsize. But waves created by pleasure craft usually weren’t a problem. If close, most were courteous and slowed to a no-wake speed.”

Image courtesy of Riley McLincha

ichigan runner Riley McLincha enjoys doing things other people rarely or never try. Completing these feats gives him satisfaction.

Riley McLincha holds Swifty at Niagara Falls.

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“Had I known about the bluffs two years earlier, I might not have attempted the trek. But by then I was more than halfway to Horseshoe Falls, so I persevered.

the Welland Canal. I stayed a couple nights at his place and he met me a couple times when I landed. He even tried to help me carry Swiftee to my van and I had to remind him about my anal rules.

“Near Point Pelee, I had to portage. The only place I could find to re-enter was where waves were crashing into rocks. I was close to aborting when I saw two waves far enough apart that I leapt into the kayak and started paddling like crazy. We made it before the next wave hit.

“My wife joined me on our last trip, but she knew my rules. Still, I was glad she was there when I got to the Falls. That made it much better than having a lone finish among all strangers.”

“Another time, a wave caught Swiftee broadside and we surfed the wave for some distance. It was November and the water would have been frigid if we’d wiped out.”

Reaching Horseshoe Falls was memorable. “What a fiasco,” McLincha said. “The Niagara Park Police stopped me about half a mile from the falls, thinking the worst, of course. Fortunately, a park employee who I’d called a few days before showed up and told them my story. Once he’d assured them I wasn’t suicidal, they let me pass.

Each trip between the U.S. and Canada required a customs inspection. “I made 30 border crossings and was waved through every time,” said McLincha. Swiftee rode with him in his minivan. “When inspectors asked me the purpose of my trip, I told them, ‘To kayak.’ They could see my arm resting on the kayak. Most were amused and asked more questions.

“I had a friend who died in January from ALS,” McLincha said, looking back on his H-to-H adventure. “Like me, he packed a lot into his 60 years. He could easily have said, ‘Life’s not fair.’ But instead he said, ‘It’s not the years in your life; it’s the life in your years.’ With this adventure complete I can never say, ‘Life wasn’t fair.’”

“I met many people along the way. Most I just told I was kayaking from Michigan to Niagara. All were impressed. I didn’t need to go into the running side of the story.”

McLincha plans to write a book about his runyaking quest. “I don’t care if it gets published,” he said. “My five grandchildren are my audience. I tell the story as if I am talking to them.

McLincha stuck by his rules steadfastly. “This was a solo venture,” he stressed. “I did meet someone online who was following my blog. He lived by

“I hope the uniqueness stands out,” he said. - MR -

2013 Michigan Runner Race Series Winter Blast, 5K, Grandville - February 16 St. Patrick’s Day Races, 5K, Bay City - March 17 Martian Invasion Meteor 10K, Dearborn - April 13 Fifth Third River Bank Run 25K, Grand Rapids - May 12 Dexter Ann Arbor Half Marathon, Ann Arbor - June 2 Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K, Cutlerville - June 8 Plymouth YMCA Father's Day 10K, Plymouth - June 16 Volkslaufe 20K, Frankenmuth - July 4 Crim Festival of Races, 10 Mile, Flint - August 24 Cadillac Festival of Races, 10K, Cadillac - August 31 Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon - October 20 Great Turtle Half Marathon, Mackinac Island - October 26

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John Cameron transitions in the 2012 Ann Arbor Triathlon.

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Fri, 3/1/13 Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13

USA Indoor Combined Events Championships Hospice Holiday 5KRun/Walk & Kids Sprint Livonia Park Run

5KR/W, kids run 5KR

Albuquerque, NM Brooklyn Livonia

(517) 592-3030 (734) 642-6664

sacredtouchbrooklyn.com parkrun.com

Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13

Milan Spring Jail Break 5K PR Fitness Group Run Reese Winter Road Race Series

5KR/W 6-20MR 10KR, 5KR/W

Milan Ann Arbor Reese

(734) 439-1501 (313) 815-4513 (989) 529-7904

signmeup.com prfitnessa2.com www.barc-mi.com

Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13

The Barren Dash The Sasquatch Toge’ Go Boge’ 5K

5KR/W, 1MR 5K XCski, relay 5KR/W

Sidney East Grand Rapids Ovid

(616) 754-9315 www.eightcap.org (616) 261-9706 www.stridersrun.com nickekel@yahoo.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13 Sat, 3/2/13

USA 50 Mile Trail Championships USA Indoor Track & Field Championships Winter Series 5K

50MR track & field meet 10MR, 5MR

Rocksprings, TX Albuquerque, NM Mt. Pleasant

Sun, 3/3/13 Sun, 3/3/13

Arnold 5K Pump and Run

5KR, Weight Lifting

Columbus, OH

(740) 587-0376

arnoldsportsfestival.com

Sun, 3/3/13

Fight for Air Climb Detroit

70 or 45 floors

Burlington, ON

Detroit

(248) 784-2018

ClimbDetroit.org

Sun, 3/3/13 Tue, 3/5/13

USA 50 km Championships Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays

50KR

Lloyd Harbor, NY Grosse Pointe

(248) 693-9900

Thu, 3/7/13 Thu, 3/7/13 Thu, 3/7/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Hansons Tempo Run NCAA Div. II Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field

Lake Orion Royal Oak Birmingham, AL

(248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665)

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com ncaasports.com

Fri, 3/8/13 Fri, 3/8/13 Sat, 3/9/13

NCAA Div. I Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field NCAA Div. III Indoor Track & Field Championships track and field Black River Public School Rat Race 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W, kids run

Fayetteville, AK Naperville, IL Holland

(800) 982-4647 (507) 646-3749 (616) 355-0055

ncaasports.com ncaasports.com blackriverpublicschool.org

indoortri.com parkrun.com

Thu, 3/7/13

Chilly Half Marathon and Frosty 5K

13.1 MR/W, 5KR

(989) 772-0323

usatf.org usatf.org mtpleasantstriders.com

501 Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

(905) 639-8053 www.vrpro.ca

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Sat, 3/9/13

Dances with Dirt - Green Swamp Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon Livonia Park Run

tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR 5KR

Canton Livonia

(586) 532-1300 (734) 642-6664

Sat, 3/9/13 Sat, 3/9/13 Sat, 3/9/13

Lucky Leprechaun PR Fitness Group Run Robinette Orchard Fun Run

5KR/W 6-20MR 8MR, 4MR

Utica Ann Arbor Grand Rapids

(586) 295-1532 (313) 815-4513 (616) 791-0558

Sat, 3/9/13 Sat, 3/9/13

Spring Forward 5K and Kids’ Fun Run USA 15 km Championships

Sat, 3/9/13 Sat, 3/9/13

Sat, 3/9/13

usatf.org hansons-running.com

50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K Dade City, FL (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.com

4 MR/W, kids run 5KR/W, 1MFR

Flushing (810) 487-0954 Petoskey Jacksonville, FL

(231) 838-9360

Sun, 3/10/13 Shamrocks and Shenanigans Sun, 3/10/13 St. Patrick’s Parade Corktown Race

5KR/W, kids’ run 5KR/W

Ann Arbor Detroit

(734) 969-9027 runshamrocks.com (248) 354-1177 corktownrace.com

Thu, 3/14/13

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Sat, 3/9/13

USATF National Youth Indoor T & F Championships

Tue, 3/12/13

Shillelagh Four Mile

prfitnessa2.com grandrapidsrunningclub.org

501 Running Club Group Run

Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

michiganrunner.tv

gaultracemanagement.com

Prince George’s County, MD

Grosse Pointe

(248) 693-9900

petoskeyschools.org usatf.org usatf.org

hansons-running.com

Thu, 3/14/13 Thu, 3/14/13 Thu, 3/14/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run Hansons Tempo Run St. Patty’s Pacer 5K

training

Fri, 3/15/13 Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13

Dexter’s F3.1 Tornado Run/Walk Bill Roney Memorial 5K Clare Irish Festival Run/Walk

Sat, 3/16/13

Fifth Third Bank Leapin’ Leprechaun 5K

5KR/W

Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon

Expo

Traverse City

Sat, 3/16/13

Fitness Expo

tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR

Commerce Township (586) 532-1300

indoortri.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13

Livonia Park Run Lucky Dash MSU Tower Guard Shamrock 5K

5KR 3MR 5KR/W

Livonia Royal Oak East Lansing

(734) 642-6664 (734) 845-7559 (810) 569-3126

parkrun.com luckydash.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13

PR Fitness Group Run Riverside Trail Run Run for the Gold

6-20MR 10MR, 10KR 5KR/W, kids run

Ann Arbor Grand Haven Pinckney

(313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.com kimowens21@yahoo.com raceit.com (315) 879-1478 runningfoundation.com

Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13

Running with the Leprechauns Spectrum Health Irish Jig 5k St. Patrick’s Day Blue Lake Fire Department 5K

5KR/W 5KR 5KR/W

Alpena East Grand Rapids Blue Lake Twp.

(989) 354-2378 (616) 391-4544 (231) 894-9693

mark.jacobs@novartis.com spectrumhealth.org/IrishJig bluelakefire.org

Sat, 3/16/13 Sat, 3/16/13

The Yeti Run Down YMCA Leprechaun Loop

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR, 2KW

Parma Port Huron

Plymouth Flint Bay City

(517) 841-8200 (810) 987-6400

runningoundation.com bluewaterymca.com/runs

(248) 345-6168 shamrocknrollrun.com (810) 233-8851 potofgoldrun.com (989) 415-5593 barc-mi.com

Grosse Pointe Mt. Pleasant

(248) 693-9900 (989) 772-0323

hansons-running.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Sat, 3/16/13

St. Patrick’s Day Leprechaun Races

Sun, 3/17/13 Sham Rock ‘n’ Roll Run Sun, 3/17/13 St. Patrick’s Day Pot O’ Gold Shuffle Sun, 3/17/13 St. Patrick’s Day Races

5KR/W

Lake Orion Royal Oak Holland

(248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665 (616) 392-2282

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com gazellesports.com

5KR 5KR, 1M kids run 10KR, 5KR, 2MR/W

Dexter Utica Clare

(734) 474-0584 (248) 693-9900 (989) 205-4133

jazzrunning.com hansons-running.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Bay City

kids runs

Bay City

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR 4 MR/W, kids run 5KR/W

(989) 274-9495 www.active.com

(231) -947-4230

cherryfestival.org

(989) 415-5593 barc-mi.com

Tue, 3/19/13 Wed, 3/20/13

Hansons Group Run Hunter’s Ale 5K Fun Run

Thu, 3/21/13 Thu, 3/21/13 Fri, 3/22/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run training Hansons Tempo Run USA Masters Indoor Track & Field Championships track & field meet

Lake Orion Royal Oak Landover, MD

(248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665 (703) 481-3530

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com usatf.org

Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13

Bring In Spring Eagle 10K and 5K

5KR/W, 1/2MFR 10KR, 5KR/W

Homer Hudsonville

(517) 206-1459 (616) 893-5830

runningwillis@hotmail.com classicrace.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13

Kal-Haven Trail Run Kent City Ridge Run Life Time Fitness Indoor Triathlon

33.6 MR , 2 or 3-6 person relay 15KR, 5KR/W tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR

Kalamazoo Kent City Novi

(269) 375-5316 kalhaventrailrun.wordpress.com (616) 678-4210 greatlakeschampionchip.com (586) 532-1300 indoortri.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13

Livonia Park Run Mud-Dogs Half Marathon / 10K No Frills, All Thrills, Trail Run

5KR 13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR i8KR, 4KR

Livonia Mt. Pleasant Brighton

(734) 642-6664 (989) 317-5889 (989) 634-5976

parkrun.com michiganhalfseries.com nofrillsallthrillsrace.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13

Passion for Life 5K and 5 Mile PR Fitness Group Run Ronald McDonald Run for the House

5MR, 5KR/W 6-20MR 5KR/W, kids run

Walled Lake Ann Arbor Lansing

(248) 974-4656 (313) 815-4513 (517) 485-9303

passion-for-life.org prfitnessa2.com www.lovethehouse.org

Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13 Sat, 3/23/13

Running for Hope The Shamrock Vertigo 5K Run/Walk

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W 5KR/W

Belmont Kalamazoo Zeeland

(616) 822- 2427 michianatiming.com (269) 381-4600 hackettcc.org/shamrock_run (616) 218-2423 bvanderkooy@hotmail.com

Sat, 3/23/13 Sun, 3/24/13 Sun, 3/24/13

West Michigan Navy Seal Fitness Challenge Ambulance Chase 5K Run/Walk Around the Bay 30K

500mS/ Push/Pull/SitUps/ 1.5MR Kentwood 5KR/W East Lansing 30KR, 5K, 2 & 3 person relays Hamilton, ON

facebook.com/navysealchallenge/ (218) 590-5915 runningfoundation.com (905) 574-8982 aroundthebayroadrace.com

Sun, 3/24/13 Sun, 3/24/13 Sun, 3/24/13

Bunny Hop 5K Easter Egg Hunt and Fun Run IronMAC Indoor Triathlon

5KR/W 1MR, 1/2MR Tri: 20 minutes each S/B/R

blockc@lcc.edu (269) 353-3577 (517) 364-8888

runningfoundation.com kalamazooarearunners.com ironmactriathlon.com

Thu, 3/21/13

Sat, 3/23/13

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

5KR

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

Farmington Hills Portage East Lansing

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Sun, 3/24/13 Rock CF Rivers Half Marathon & 5K Sun, 3/24/13 Mon, 3/25/13

Run du Nain Rouge Rochester Hills Indoor Triathlon

13.1MR, 5KR/W, relay

Grosse Ile

(734) 341-5867 outruncf.com (248) 766-6485 (586) 532-1300

marchedunainrouge.com indoortri.com

Tue, 3/26/13 Tue, 3/26/13

Fallasburg Park Trail 5 Mile Fun Run Hansons Group Run

5MR, 1.5MR

Lowell Grosse Pointe

(616) 949-0569 (248) 693-9900

grandrapidsrunningclub.org hansons-running.com

Thu, 3/28/13 Thu, 3/28/13

501 Running Club Group Run

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run

5KR tri: 10minS/ 30minB/ 20minR

Detroit Rochester Hills

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

training

michiganrunner.net

Lake Orion

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com (248) 693-9900

hansons-running.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 3/30/13

hansons-running.com

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR

Ann Arbor

(248) 616-9665

April Fools’ Run / Walk 5K

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Royal Oak

Sat, 3/30/13

501 Running Club Group Run

Clarkston

(248) 891-6571

highfiveracees.com

Sat, 3/30/13 Sat, 3/30/13 Sat, 3/30/13

Flushing Township 1/2 Marathon & 5k Run/Walk Irondog 5K Run/Walk Livonia Park Run

13.1 MR, 5KR/W 5KR/W 5KR

Flushing East Lansing Livonia

(810) 487-0954 (517) 719-5983 (734) 642-6664

gaultracemanagement.com matt@irondogfund.org parkrun.com

Mon, 4/1/13

April Fools Day Twinkie Run PR Fitness Group Run

6-20MR

Ann Arbor

(313) 815-4513

prfitnessa2.com

KAR Free Member 5K Fun Run

5KR

Kalamazoo

(269) 760-1700

kalamazooarearunners.org

501 Running Club Group Run

Thu, 3/28/13

Hansons Tempo Run

Sat, 3/30/13

Mon, 4/1/13

Thu, 4/4/13

5KR

Tue, 4/2/13

Hansons Group Run

Thu, 4/4/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13

Dirty Bird Mud Run Gail Easter Memorial 5K/10K

Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13

Ann Arbor

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

(734) 747-6952 aatrackclub.org

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Grosse Pointe

(248) 693-9900

hansons-running.com

Royal Oak

(248) 616-9665

hansons-running.com

8KR, teams 10KR, 5KR, 1MW

Dowagiac Allendale

(269) 792-1000 (616) 633-2970

dirtybird.swmich.edu snapregistration.com

Kappa Delta Shamrock 5K Livonia Park Run MSU AMA 5K Race

5KR/W 5KR 5KR

East Lansing Livonia East Lansing

(248) 739-9029 (734) 642-6664

runningfoundation.com parkrun.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13

Pathfinder 5K PR Fitness Group Run Prediction Run

6-20MR 2M, 4M Prediction Fun Run

Lansing Ann Arbor Grand Rapids

(517) 702-0226 (313) 815-4513 (616) 855-1765

runningfoundation.comprfitnessa2.com grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13 Sat, 4/6/13

Rear Saver 5K/8K Run for Reading Sarett Spring Stampede

8KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W, 1M kids run

Detroit Lansing Benton Harbor

(248) 663-3434 (517) 321-4014 (269) 930-0860

rearsaverun.org www.dtdl.org sarett.com

Sat, 4/6/13 Sun, 4/7/13 Sun, 4/7/13

Winter Series 5K Get Chitt Done 5K Hoofin’ It for Horses 5K

10MR, 5MR 5KR/W 5KR/W

Mt Pleasant East Lansing East Lansing

(989) 772-0323 (517) 353-9189 (517) 353-1748

mtpleasantstriders.com getchittdone@yahoo.com tenlenta@msu.edu

Sat, 4/6/13

Sun, 4/7/13

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Sun, 4/7/13

Mountain Man Trail Run and Hike

Tue, 4/9/13

Hansons Group Run

expo

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Thu, 4/11/13

Tri Season Kick Off

5MR, 2MW

Thu, 4/11/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

Bangor Schools Achieve Your Dream Bellevue Prom 5K

5KR, 2MW 5KR

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

Ann Arbor

(734) 969-9027 runningfit.com

Lake Orion

(248) 320-9102

stayintheshade.org

Grosse Pointe

(248) 693-9900

hansons-running.com

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com (734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Royal Oak

(248) 616-9665

Bay City Bellevue

(989) 684-8121 barc-mi.com (269) 7863-9580 jmiller@bellevue-schools.com

Chocolate Milk Martian Invasion of Races 26.2M, 13.1M, 10K, 5K, kids run Dearborn 13.1MR, 5KR

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

hansons-running.com

(734) 929-9027 martianmarathon.com

Sat, 4/13/13

Dart for the Arts

10KR, 5KR/W

Elkhart, IN

stonesouppromotions.com

Healthy Hustle 5K

5KR

Grand Rapids

(574) 293-1683

Sat, 4/13/13

Gazelle Girl Half Marathon

East Lansing

eidtrebe@msu.edu

runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

Lake Michigan College Spring Training Run Lamont River Run Livonia Park Run

10KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR

Benton Harbor Coopersville Livonia

(269) 927-8100 (616) 677-6056 (734) 642-6664

lakemichigancollege.edu/race lamontcs.org/riverrun.cfm parkrun.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

Michigan Miles for Mike Midland Young Life 5K Race Orthopaedic Rehab 8K/5K Run and 5K Walk

5KR/W, 1MR, Kids Run 5KR/W 8KR, 5KR/W

Coldwater Midland Jackson

(734) 846-5198 (989) 513-3964 (517) 782-2071

michiganmilesformike.com midlandyl.younglife.org www.orsmi.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

Out for Blood 5K / Duathlon PR Fitness Group Run Tax Trot

5KR/W, 20KB 6-20MR 15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W

Mt. Pleasant Ann Arbor Flushing

(989) 859-0869 (313) 815-4513 (810) 487-0954

farre1gm@cmich.edu prfitnessa2.com riverbendstriders.com

Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13 Sat, 4/13/13

The Wheel Run Town Crier 5K & 10K Troy Indoor Triathlon

10K, 5K, 1MR/W/Wheel 10KR, 5KR/W, kids’ run tri: 10minS/30minB/20minR

Allendale Saugatuck Troy

Sat, 4/13/13 Sun, 4/14/13 Sun, 4/14/13

Walker Pump & Run Big House / Big Heart 5K - CANCELLED Dooby Du Duathlon

Weight lifting / 5KR

Walker

Sun, 4/14/13

MSUFCU Race for the Place 5K

Sun, 4/14/13 Go the Extra Mile for Covenant Kids Sun, 4/14/13 Iola Trail Run 20

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

(616) 940-9888 gazellesports.com

(616) 481-9277 alternativesinmotion.org/wheelrun/ (616) 848-9313 saugatuckdouglas.com/towncrier/ (586) 532-1300, x126319 indoortri.com (616) 735-6286

walkericeandfitness.com

2MR/ 6.5MB/ 2MR/ 6.5MB/ 2MR Toledo/ Berkey, OH (419) 829-2398

eliteendeavors.com

5KR/W

msufcu.org

13.1MR/Handcycle, 5KR/W, 1MR Saginaw (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com 15KR, 5KR, Iola, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

michiganrunner.tv

East Lansing

(517) 333-2254

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sun, 4/14/13 Sun, 4/14/13 Tue, 4/16/13

Romero Run SMOC Orienteering Meet Hansons Group Run

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR orienteering

Thu, 4/18/13 Thu, 4/18/13

Gazelle Sports Green Day 8K Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

6KFR

Sat, 4/20/13

M.M.T.C. Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Mile

1MR

Bridgeport

(810) 938-1261

MMTrackClub@aol.com

Sat, 4/20/13

501 Running Club Group Run Achillies 5K

5KR/W

Grand Rapids

(616) 949-0860

schmohz.com/5k

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

April Showers Relays Cabin Fever 5K Cadillac Young Life Spring Thaw 5K

track & field 5KR/W, 1MFR, kids runs 5KR/W

Dexter Sault Ste. Marie Lake City

(734) 649-2091 (906) 322-6314 (231) 342-5357

a2racemanagement.com lssulakers.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Consumers Sunburst Run Downriver Dash Eagle by the Bay 5K Run & Walk

5KR/W, 1MW 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Kalamazoo (269) 216-5224 consumerssunburst.org Taylor (734) 785-7705 guidance-center.org/events/downriver-dash-5k Essexville (989) 233-8729 baycitykiwanis.wordpress.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Earth Day 5K Trail Run Eastern Ottawa Young Life 5K and Fun Run Family 5K for 4A Run/Walk

5KR, kids run 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W, kids run

Kalamazoo Hudsonville Lansing

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Great Lakes Loons Pennant Race Interact 5K Run/Walk Katty Shack 5K & 1 Mile

5KR/W, 1MFR, kids run 5K R/W 5KR/W, 1MR/W

Midland Howell Grand Haven

Thu, 4/18/13

Fri, 4/19/13

Sat, 4/20/13

501 Running Club Group Run

Lansing Marathon

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

leach@polyelements.com romero-run.com (734) 662-1000 michigano.org (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Grand Rapids Royal Oak

(616) 940-9888 (248) 616-9665

Ann Arbor

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

5KR/W, kids run

Lansing

Sat, 4/20/13 Livonia Park Run 5KR Sat, 4/20/13 Marquette County YMCA 10MR,PM 10KR, 5KR, half page horizontal template_half pageRun-Walk horizontal 2/12/13 3:11 Page 1 kids runs

michiganrunner.net

Ann Arbor Dexter Grosse Pointe

Livonia Marquette

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com gazellesports.com hansons-running.com

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

(269) 381-1574 (616) 292-6517 (517) 471-7270

naturecenter.org eo.younglife.org runningfoundation.com

(989) 832-7937 mymcc.org/news/73-pennant-race (517) 230-3172 active.com (616) 899-5482 kattyshackrace.webs.com

(517) 303-6173 lansingmarathon.com (734) 642-6664 (906) 227-9622

parkrun.com ymcamqt.org

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Mountaineer Pi Run/Walk Norway Spring Classic OEC Eco Trail Race and Family Fun Run

5KR/W Byron Center (616) 878-9472 zionchristian.net/athletics/mountaineer-pi-run 10KR, 5KR, 2 MR/W, 8MB Norway (906) 774-8071 norwaymi.com 8KR, 4KR, 1KFR Dowling (269) 721-8161 active.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Officer Eric Zapata Memorial 5K Oshtemo Sunburst PR Fitness Group Run

5KR/W 5KR/W 6-20MR

Kalamazoo Oshtemo Ann Arbor

(269) 381-4600 (269) 216-5224 (313) 815-4513

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Rear Saver 5K/8K Run With The Cops Not from Them Shiawassee Family YMCA Tour de Pain

8KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MR/W 5KR/W

Dexter Detroit Bancroft

(248) 663-3434 rearsaverrun.org (313) 719-6743 cadrymartini@aol.com rkolacz@yahoo.com

Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13 Sat, 4/20/13

Striders Saturday Classic Young Life Greater Lansing 5K Walk/Run The Zombie Dash

10 MR, 8KR 5KR/W 5KR

Grandville (616) 261-9706 www.stridersrun.com Lansing (517) 324-3294 lansing.younglife.org Kalamazoo mark@miadventureracing.com thezombiedash.com

Sun, 4/21/13 Sun, 4/21/13

Dirty Herd Spring Classic Gazelle Sports Indoor Triathlon

4MR, 2MR 20minS/ 20minB/ 20minR

Grand Rapids Kalamazoo

Sun, 4/21/13 Sun, 4/21/13 Sun, 4/21/13

Robert R. Frank Student-Run Free Clinic 5K Sky-Tri SMOC Orienteering Meet

Sun, 4/21/13 Sun, 4/21/13 Sun, 4/21/13 Tue, 4/23/13 Tue, 4/23/13 Tue, 4/23/13

(616) 940-9888 (269) 342-5996

gazellesports.com gazellesports.com

5KR/W Detroit Tri: 400ydS/ 12.4MB/ 3MR, relay Ann Arbor orienteering Brighton

(313) 444-5490 (734) 678-5045 (734) 834-2201

frankclinic.org epicraces.com michigano.org

Twilight Shadow 5K Why We Run Yellow Jacket Challenge 5K

5KR 10KR, 5KR/W 5KR, 1MR/W, kids runs

Ionia Greenville

(616) 527-5760 (616) 225-6136

runningfoundation.com runningfoundation.com yellowjacketchallenge.com

Hansons Group Run Tri Clinic USA 1 Mile Road Championships

expo & clinic

Grosse Pointe Novi Des Moines, IA

(248) 693-9900 (248) 347-4949

Zeeland Royal Oak

(616) 748-6011 (248) 616-9665

Sun, 4/21/13 Lansing Marathon

Thu, 4/25/13

26.2M, 13.1M, Relay

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Thu, 4/25/13 Thu, 4/25/13

Compassionate Heart Ministries Hearts in Motion Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

501 Running Club Group Run

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

Calvin Spring Classic 5KR/W, 1KFR Columbia Community Fitness Center 5K 5KR/W, 1MFR Freedom Run/Walk 5K in Memory of Spc. Rob’t Friese 5KR

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

Healthy Heights 5K Houghton Lake Trail Run Hurt the Dirt Trail Race

5KR/W, 1MFR/W 5KR/W 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR

Thu, 4/25/13

ezmemorialrun.org oshtemo.org prfitnessa2.com

5KR

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Lansing

(517) 303-6173 lansingmarathon.com

Ann Arbor

hansons-running.com runningfit.com usatf.org

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Ann Arbor

compheart.org hansons-running.com

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Hillsdale “Gina” Relays

track and field meet

Hillsdale

(517) 607-3161

hillsdale.edu/athletics/

BC Spring Into Action

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run

Battle Creek

(2698) 565-2415

bcspringintoaction.com

Grand Rapids Brooklyn Harrison

(616) 526-6507 (517) 592-4570 h(989) 539-3273

calvin.edu/classic/ saddie1@comcast.net friese5k.com

Madison Heights (248) 589-2294 www.madison-heights.org Houghton Lake toms1416@hotmail.com houghtonlaketrailrun.weebly.com Rockford mark@miadventureracing.com hurtthedirt.com

Sat, 4/27/13

Let’s Move Festival of Races Livonia Park Run Maple Syrup 5K

5KR 5KR/W

Livonia Vermontville

(734) 642-6664 (517) 852-9275

(586) 295-1532

letsmovefestival.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

MSU Evans Scholars 5K North Branch Area Schools Spring Fitness 5K Paul A. Webster Memorial Run

5KR 5KR 5KR/W

East Lansing North Branch Davison

(810) 614-4440

runningfoundation.com tiny.cc/hkdfrw thepawfund.com

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

PR Fitness Group Run Raise the Roof 5K Run Rivertown Races

6-20MR 5KR/W, 1MR/W 13.1MR, 5KR/W

Ann Arbor Woodhaven Walker

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

Sat, 4/27/13

Run for Life 5K Run Like a Wildebeest (Greg Flint’s Run)

Running Fit Trail Half Marathon

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR, kids run

13.1MR

Frankfort Flushing

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

Saline Hornet Invitational Shepherd Maple Syrup Festival 5K Steps for Courage

Sat, 4/27/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13

Sat, 4/27/13 Sat, 4/27/13

13.1M, Relay, 5K, 1M, kids Mount Clemens

parkrun.com runningfoundation.com

(313) 815-4513 prfitnessa2.com (734) 634-4887 splconline.com/raise-the-roof-5k-run/ info@rivertownraces.com rivertownraces.com

Pinckney

(231) 352-4717 (810) 659-7093

tctrackclub.com runlikeawildebeest.com

(734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.com

track & field 5KR/W, 1/2MFR 5KR/W

Saline Shepherd Owosso

(734) 649-2091 (989) 828-6601 (969) 725-8465

a2racemanagement.com ricahoon@gmail.com runningfoundation.com

Wood Memorial Trout Run Brownstown Honor Guard Run With Honor Dawn Farm Ride for Recovery

10KR, 5KR, 1MFR 5KR/W, 1MFR 10KR, 5KR, bike rides

Kalkaska Brownstown Ypsilanti

(231) 258-1430 nationaltroutfestival.com (734) 507-1789 runwithhonor.org (734) 485-8725 dawnfarm.org/events/ride-for-recovery

Freeland Walleye Festival 5K Glass City Marathon & Team Relay Hansons Group Run Komen Race for the Cure®

5KR/W 26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, relay, 5KR training 5KR/W, 1MR/W, kids run

Freeland Toledo, OH Lake Orion Lansing

(989) 274-9495 freelandlionsclub.com/WalFest.htm (419) 360-3709 glasscitymarathon.org (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com (517) 886-4901 komenmidmichigan.org

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

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Sun, 4/28/13 Road Ends 5 Mile

Annual Event Calendar 2013

Sun, 4/28/13 Running Fit Trail Marathon

5 MR

Run for Literacy

Sun, 4/28/13 Sun, 4/28/13 Tue, 4/30/13

S.A.V.E. A Life 5KR/W SMOC Orienteering Club Spring Meet, Crooked Lake 2K-7K orienteering Hansons Group Run

Wed, 5/1/13

5/13 Date TBD

Run Fit 5K

Thu, 5/2/13 Fri, 5/3/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Mason State Bank 5K

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

501 Running Club Group Run

Bark for Life & FIDO 5K Fun Run and Walk

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Berkshire Proud Dadâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 5K Blossomland Run for the Buds Child Advocacy 5K Run

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Tue, 4/30/13

Thu, 5/2/13

Fri, 5/3/13

Sat, 5/4/13

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Pinckney

50KR, 26.2MR, 5MR

Sun, 4/28/13

Pinckney

5KR/W, 1MW, kids run

Detroit

(734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.com

(734) 929-9027 trailmarathon.com (313) 833-4610

Grosse Pointe Woods (313) 432-3200 Chelsea (734) 429-1057 Grosse Pointe (248) 693-9900

5KR, 1MR, kids run

Novi

dcccmh.org

signmeup.com/89761 michigano.org hansons-running.com

(734) 929-9027 www.runfit5K.com

Tri Clinic

expo & clinic

Ann Arbor

(734) 929-9022

Spring Snowman 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run

10KR, 5KR/W

Brighton

(734) 780-5854

erichartwellfoundation.com

5KR/W, kids run

Royal Oak Mason

(248) 616-9665 (517) 676-0500

hansons-running.com greatlakeschampionship.com

501 Running Club Group Run

6MR, 5MR, 4MR, 3MR

Ann Arbor

runningfit.com

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

Saline

Ann Arbor

(734) 649-2091

a2racemanagement.com

Dexter

(734) 834-3454

relayforlife.org

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR, 1MR/W, kids run

Beverly Hills St. Joseph Alma

(248) 855-9609 (269) 982-8016 (989) 463-1422

jsullivan5414@msn.com blossomtimefestival.org linkforfamilies.org

Cinco de Mayo Run Walk Families of SMA 5K Run, Walk and Roll

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run

Saginaw Lansing

(989) 992-9007 (517) 668-1810

cincokrunsaginaw.com fsma.org

Family Services and Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Aid 5K Fly Like An Eagle 5K Get Your Bearings 4 Hour Sprint

5KR/W 5MR/W, 1/2MFR 4 hour sprint adventure

Jackson Belmont Brighton

Saline/ Golden Triangle Meet of Champions

Cinco De Mayo

track & field

10KR, 5KR/W

Flint

Sat, 5/4/13 Heart & Sole 10KR, 5KR/W, 2MR/W, 13.8MB Chelsea Sat, Hike for Hannahâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s House 5K Run/Walk/Stroll Lansing half5/4/13 page horizontal template_half page horizontal 2/12/13 5KR/W 1:13 PM Page 1 Sat, 5/4/13 LCCAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Run Against Drugs 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run Howell

(734) 657-0214 runningfit501.com

(877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

(517) 787-7920 fscarunforfun.org (616) 887-7203 maintenance@assumptionbvm.com (231) 233-4736 infiterrasports.com (734) 475-4157 (517) 482-5856 (517) 545-5944

chelseaheartandsole.com hannahshouselansing.org runningfoundation.com

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OAKLAWN OAKLAWN HOSPITALITY HOSPITALITY CLASSIC MAY MAY 18, 2013 (10k / 5k / 1 mile fun run)

Run through time in Marshall; enjoy the historic residential neighborhoods and countryside views. Stay for the weekend as \ \RXÂˇOO ZDQW WR VDPSOH WKH ORFDO PLFUREUHZ VKRS WKH DQWLTXH VWRUHV DQG GLQH DW RQH RI WKH ORFDOO\ DFFODLPHG UHVWDXUDQWV RXÂˇOO ZDQW WR VDPSOH WKH ORFDO PLFUREUHZ VKRS WKH DQWLTXH VWRUHV DQG GLQH DW RQH RI WKH ORFDOO\ DFFODLPHG UHVWDXUDQWV

CEREAL CITY CLASSIC JUNE 8, 2013 (10k / 5k / 5k fun walk)

Pack more than running shoes for this weekend of cereal-themed activities. Run through Battle Creek and enjoy the smell R RI FHUHDO LQ WKH DLU WKHQ WDNH D VHDW DW WKH :RUOGÂˇV /RQJHVW %UHDNIDVW 7DEOH 6WD\ IRU WKH GD\ DQG HQMR\ DOO WKH &HUHDO I FHUHDO LQ WKH DLU WKHQ WDNH D VHDW DW WKH :RUOGÂˇV /RQJHVW %UHDNIDVW 7DEOH 6WD\ IRU WKH GD\ DQG HQMR\ DOO WKH &HUHDO )HVWLYDO KDV WR RIIHU ) HVWLYDO KDV WR RIIHU

BINDER PARK PARK ZOO CHEETAH CHEETAH CHASE JUNE 22, 2 2013 (5k run/walk)

Run through the savannah. Help save the endangered cheetah. Running or walking, this trip through the zoo is for a good cause. And, what could be better than working up a sweat and spotting a giraffe, giraffe, zebra or antelope? Enjoy a weekend of running and relaxing. For hotel packages and race details, visit www.runcalhoun.org www.runcalhoun.org or call 800.397.2240 race ,7Âˇ6 %$77/( &5((. $1' 62 08&+ 025( ,7Âˇ6 %$77/( &5((. $1' 62 08&+ 025(

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Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Livonia Park Run Mark Carpenter Boys & Girls T&F Invitational MGA 5K Run/Walk

5KR 5KR/W, 1MR

Livonia Dearborn Harrrison Township

(734) 642-6664 parkrun.com kevin@a2racemanagement.com (248) 591-4419 mgadetroit-easternmi.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Sat, 5/4/13

MOM Charity 5K Run/Walk NEST Marathon

Pigeon River Classic

5KR/W 26.2MR, 13.1MR

Royal Oak Alpena

(248) 376-4666 (989) 354-7314

momrace.org thunderbaytrails.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

PR Fitness Group Run Race Against Bullying 5K Run/Walk Silver Trails Run Wild 5K / 10K

6-20MR 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR

Ann Arbor Hazel Park Jeddo

(313) 815-4513 (248) 990-0108 (810) 982-9529

prfitnessa2.com runsignup.com michiganscouting.org

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

St. Gerard 5K St. Joe Comet Crusade 5K TGIS Spring 5K Run

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR

Lansing St. Johns Gaylord

Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13 Sat, 5/4/13

Tom Broughton Memorial 5K Fun Run / Walk Tulip Time Run Wildcat 5K

5KR/W, 1MR 10KR, 5KR/W, 1K kids run 5KR/W, kids run

West Branch Holland Oxford

Sun, 5/5/13 Sun, 5/5/13

Dash for Destiny 5K Run/Walk Flintstone Challenge

5KR/W, 1M kids run 5KR/W

Sun, 5/5/13

Pink and Blue United for a Cure 5K Walk / Run

5KR/W

Sun, 5/5/13 Tue, 5/7/13 Wed, 5/8/13

SMOC Orienteering Meet Hanson Speed Session Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series

Thu, 5/9/13 Thu, 5/9/13 Fri, 5/10/13

13.1M, 5K, 1M, kids run Clintonville, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

(517) 668-8219 stgerard.org cometcrusade@gmail.com runningfoundation.com (989) 370-0934 gaylordxc.blogspot.com (989) 345-5363 (616) 396-4221 (810) 955-4630

www.westbranchvet.com www.tuliptime.com /run signmeup.com/89844

(248) 203-9841 (734) 945-1222

jlbham.org flintchallenge.org

Washington

(586) 382-5919

fmarino9@comcast.net

orienteering training 5MR, 3MR, 1MR

Pinckney Sterling Heights Mt. Pleasant

(734) 662-1000 (586) 323-9683 (989) 772-0323

michigano.org hansons-running.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run MAC Outdoor Track & Field Championships Decamp Stampede

Royal Oak Akron, OH Fowlerville

(248) 616-9665

track and field 5KR/W, kids run

(517) 223-6075

hansons-running.com mac-sports.com www.fvl.k12.mi.u

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

5K Each 1 Reach 1 Berkley Run

5KR 10KR, 5KR, 1 MR

Flat Rock Berkley

tolima_columbia@yahoo.com (248) 506-8194 active.com

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Bookin’ It For Your Library Bruce Clifton 5K Run Carrollton Lions Club Walk/Run for the Blind 5K

5KR/W, 1MR 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR 5KR/W

Ortonville Clarkston Carrollton

(248) 892-2762 (248) 625-7859 (989) 239-0675

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Dances with Dirt - Gnaw Bone 50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, relay Nashville, IN (734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.com 5/3 River Bank Run / USA 25 km Championships 25KR, 10KR, 5KR/W Grand Rapids (616) 771-1590 53riverbankrun.com CASA Light of Hope 5K

5KR/W

Monroe

(734) 457-9180 robertgkrueger@sbcglobal.net

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Fitness Is Life Fun Run Glio-Blastoff 5K Fun Run/Walk Hermansville Hustle

5KR/W, 1MR, kids run 5KR/W 5KR/W

Sault Ste. Marie, MI Ypsilanti Hermansville

(906) 635-5055 (586) 468-4814 (906) 399-8775

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Hope Starts Here Challenge Livonia Park Run Mesick Mushroom River Run 5K

13.1M, 10K, 5K, Duathlon 5KR 5KR, 2KW

Marquette Livonia Mesick

umbtc@gmail.com hopestartshere.org (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com (231) 357-1856 mesick-mushroomfest.org

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Miles for Mankind North Brothers Ford/City of Westland 5K Run 4 A Reason

10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W

Northville Westland Ferndale

(734) 578-8439 (734) 524-1243 (248) 943-2411

milesformankind.com www.northbros.com getoutandlive.me

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Run for Recovery Run Like a Mother SMOC Orienteering Meet

5KR, 1MW 10KR, 5KR, 1MW orienteering

Port Huron Harrison Township White Lake

(810) 966-7830 (586) 420-7670 (734) 657-4408

slewis@scccmh.org active.com michigano.org

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

South Lansing Kiwanis Wrong Way 5K St. Louis Center Fitness for Life 1 Mile St. Paul Spring Tune-Up

5KR/W 5KR/W

Holt Chelsea Flint

Sat, 5/11/13 Sat, 5/11/13

Tour De Crim

Willow Duathlon

10MB Ride

5KR/ 20KB/ 5KR

Flint

New Boston

(810) 600-5788 crim.org

Sat, 5/11/13 Sun, 5/12/13

WIOG Leaping Lizard Run Ann Arbor Triathlon / Duathlon

10KR, 5KR/W Triathlon, Duathlon

Bay City Pinckney

Sun, 5/12/13

The Mother’s Day 5K

Sun, 5/5/13 Sun, 5/5/13 Sun, 5/5/13

Fri, 5/10/13

Sat, 5/11/13

Burns Park Run

10KR, 5KR, 1MFR

(734) 945-8132 burnsparkrun.org

Birmingham Flint

Kalamazoo Marathon / Borgess Run 26.2 M, 13.1M, 5K, 5KRaceW, 1M, kids Kalamazoo (877) 255-2447 borgessrun.com Mississauga Marathon 26.2 M, Relay, 13.1 M, 5K, 1MR Mississauga, ON (905) 949-2931 mississaugamarathon.com

Sports and Fitness Expo

Expo

Take a Breath for PH and Get Moving for MS

13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids

Sun, 5/12/13 For Women Only 5K 24

Ann Arbor

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

5KR/W 5KR

michiganrunner.tv

Grand Rapids

Dewitt

Ypsilanti

Traverse City

(616) 040-9888 53riverbankrun.com

grlakery2k@yahoo.com (734) 475-8430 (810) 487-0954

brandonlibrary.org angelsplacerace.org carrolltonpublicschools.org

www.jklschool.org braincancer5k.com uprrc.org

runningfoundation.com wellness@stlouiscenter.org clay_pat@juno.com

(517) 281-6197

runningfoundation.com

(231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com

(989) 317-5889 (419) 829-2398

michiganhalfseries.com eliteendeavors.com

(231) 233-7227

tctrackclub.com

(248) 767-9123 aatrackclub.org

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Tue, 5/14/13 Tue, 5/14/13 Thu, 5/16/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Tri Clinic Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Fri, 5/17/13 Fri, 5/17/13 Fri, 5/17/13

Sterling Heights Northville Royal Oak

(586) 323-9683 (248) 380-3338 (248) 616-9665

hansons-running.com runningfit.com hansons-running.com

Advance Packaging 5000 5KR/W, Kids Run GOTR of Ottawa/Allegan County Celebration 5K 5KR/W YMCA Healthy Kids One Mile Fun Run 1MFR

Jackson Allendale Portage

(517) 788-9800 (616) 494-1719 (269) 324-9622

dknick@advancepkg.com gotroac.org www.kzooymca.org

Sat, 5/18/13

5K Race for Diabetes

5KR/W, 1MFR/W

Sat, 5/18/13

AAA Race for Life Book’n Trilogy

10KR, 5KR, 1MFW

10KR, 5KR/W, kids run

Westland South Lyon

(734) 335-0338 aaarace4life.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Born to Run 5K Boy/Girl Quest Run Diamonds & Dirt Women’s Adventure Run

5KR/W, 1MR 5KR/W 4MR, kids run

Leonard Jackson Rochester Hills

(248) 628-7180 (517) 990-9798 (248) 320-5705

addisontwp.michlibrary.org fitnesscouncil.org jeffwatters.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Fenton Tiger Run Grosse Ile Duathlon Healing Hands

5KR Du: 5KR/ 20KB/ 5KR 5KR/W

Fenton Grosse Ile Flint

(810) 591-2608 (231) 546-2229 (810) 230-6492

timeson@fenton.k12.mi.us www.3disciplines.com gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Howard Hill Hustle Infiterra Sports Adventure Rage Jenison Triathlon

5KR/W, kids run 24 hour adventure race Tri: Sprint

Kalamazoo Oscoda Jenison

(269) 720-0499 howardhillhustle.kcsa.org (231) 233-4736 infiterrasports.com ryan@jenisontriathlon.com jenisontriathlon.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Kent County Girls on the Run Celebratory 5K Run 5KFR/W Larry Nehasil Pump and Run Livonia Park Run 5KR

Kentwood Livonia Livonia

(616) 204-4267 www.kcgotr.org superiortiming.com/upcoming-events/ (734) 642-6664 parkrun.com

Sat, 5/18/13

training expo & clinic

Sat, 5/18/13 Midland Community Center’s Dow Run/Walk

Tecumseh

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run

(517) 424-3388

promedica.org

(248) 437-6431

bookntrilogy.com

Midland (989) 832-7937 greatlakesgreatraces.com

Sat, 5/18/13

Lory’s Place Run, Walk, Rock

5KR/W

St. Joseph

(800) 717-3812

www.lorysplace.org

Sat, 5/18/13

Mustang Challenge

1MR, 1/2MR

Clio

(810) 686-4480

everythingclio.org

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Race2Grace Railroader 5K

5KR/W, 1MR/W, kids run 5KR/W, 1MFR

Burton Durand

(810) 625-4791 (989) 980-2583

race2grace.com/ active.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

Run for the Health of It Save the Manatee Run Snap Fitness Cops & Robbers 5K

5KR/W, kids run 5KR, 2 MW, 1MR 5KR/W

St. Ignace Harrison Township Ionia

knorth@mshosp.org (586) 783-6729 savethemanatee5k.com (517) 743-1495 ionia5k.com

Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13 Sat, 5/18/13

St. Peter Country Run Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure® Walk & Wag and Run

10KR, 5KR/W, Kids 1MR 5KR/W, 1MFR 5KR

St. Johns Detroit Ypsilanti

Sat, 5/18/13 Sun, 5/19/13 Sun, 5/19/13

Wesley Woods Annual 5K Dan Langdon Memorial Run Dragon Dash

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Dowling Bath Lake Orion

Sat, 5/18/13

Oaklawn Hospital Hospitality Classic

Sun, 5/19/13 Great Lakes Bay Marathon and 13.1 Sun, 5/19/13 Johan DuFest

10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR

26.2, 13.1MR/W/Wheel Triathlon

(269) 789-8134 oaklawnhospital.org

(989) 224-3178 runningfoundation.com (248) 304-2080 karmanos.org/detroitraceforthecure/ (734) 661-3536 joyj@hshv.org jaclyn.delaney@yahoo.com wesleywoodscamp.com alexcoss@aol.com danlangdonmemorialrun.com (248) 391.0304 oriontownship.org

Midland (989) 832-7937 greatlakesbaymarathon.com Hopkins (616) 261-9706 tritofinish.com

Sun, 5/19/13

Girls on the Run of Southeastern Michigan 5K

Sun, 5/19/13 Sun, 5/19/13

Komen Southwest Michigan Race for the Cure® Livonis Stevenson Spartan 5K Fun Run

Rite Aid Cleveland Marathon & 10K

26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR

Sun, 5/19/13 Sun, 5/19/13

Shiawassee County New Balance Girls on the Run 5K SMOC Orienteering Meet

Sun, 5/19/13 Stony Creek “Back to the Beach”

5KR, kids’ run orienteering

13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W Shelby Twp. jlcb3@comcast.net

Sun, 5/19/13 Tue, 5/21/13 Tue, 5/21/13

XTERRA Last Stand Triathlon / Duathlon Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Millennium Park Run

Trithlon, Duathlon Augusta training Sterling Heights 6MR, 3MR/W, 1.5MR, Kids FR Grand Rapids

Thu, 5/23/13 Thu, 5/23/13

Greater Kalamazoo Girls on the Run 5K Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Sun, 5/19/13

Tue, 5/21/13

Thu, 5/23/13 /Thu, 5/23/13 Thu, 5/23/13

Sat, 5/25/13

10KR, 5KR, kids run

Marshall

5KR/W, 1 MFR 5KR/W, 1MFR

Ypsilanti

(734) 712-1046

girlsontherunsemi.org

Kalamazoo Livonia

(877) 566-3679 (734) 748-4909

komenswmichigan.org shsboosterclub.info

Cleveland, OH Owosso Brighton

(800) 467-3826

(517) 282-0970 (231) 796-0737

(419) 829-2398 (586) 323-9683 (616) 406-7441

clevelandmarathon.com gotrshiawassee.org michigano.org

backtothebeachraces.com

www.eliteendeavors.com hansons-running.com grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Tri Clinic

expo & clinic 5KR/W

Novi

(248) 347-4949 runningfit.com (269) 491-2663 (248) 616-9665

girlsontherunkazoo.org hansons-running.com

NCAA Div. I I Outdoor T&F Championships NCAA Div I Outdoor T&F Preliminary Round NCAA Div III Outdoor T&F Championships

track and field track and field track and field

Pueblo, CO Greensboro, NC LaCrosse, WI

(507) 646-3749 (502) 852-5151 (920) 424-1034

ncaa.com/championships ncaasports.com ncaa.com/championships/

Alma Highland Festival Runs

Kalamazoo Royal Oak

10KR, 5KR/W, kids runs michiganrunner.net

Alma |

(989) 463-4122

almahighlandfestival.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13

Capitol Memorial Run 5K CHC Foundation and Girls on the Run 5K

5KR 5KR/W

Lansing Coldwater

(517) 749-5647 (517) 279-5414

Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13

Island Lake Triathlon - Spring John Laurin Memorial 5K Run/Walk K5K Kalamazoo 5K

Tri: Olympic, Sprint 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run

Brighton Nadeau Kalamazoo

(734) 845-7559 elementevents.com (906) 639-2512 johnlaurinmemorial.weebly.com (269) 978-2437 k5k.us

Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13

Lisa’s Run Livonia Park Run Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race

5MR/W 5KR 6 MR

Alpena Livonia Mackinaw City

(989) 354-2378 (734) 642-6664 (231) 436-5664

Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13 Sat, 5/25/13

Miles for Missions Run / Walk Traverse City Track Club Bayshore Marathon Tri_Cities Family YMCA Kick Off to Summer 5K

4MR, 2MR/W 26.2 MR, 13.1MR, 10KR 5KR/W, 1MFR/W

Jackson Traverse City Grand Haven

(517) 914-3181 (231) 941-8118 (616) 842-7051

miles-for-missions.org bayshoremarathon.org tcfymca.org

Sat, 5/25/13 Sun, 5/26/13 Sun, 5/26/13

Two Rivers Meet Fallen Heroes 5K Hansons Group Run

15KR, 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W training

Elkhart, IN Lansing Lake Orion

(574) 293-1683 (248) 693-9900

stonesouppromotions.com fhmf.org hansons-running.com

Sun, 5/26/13 Sun, 5/26/13 Mon, 5/27/13

Seahorse Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon SMOC Orienteering Meet Big Foot Challenge

triathlon, duathlon orienteering 8KR, 5KR/W, kids’ run

Climax Middleville Dansville

(231) 546-2229 (517) 347-2927 (517) 899-5182

3disciplines.com michigano.org dansvilleathleticboosters.com

Mon, 5/27/13 Mon, 5/27/13

Freedom from Childhood Obesity Lest They Be Foregotten Memorial Day 5K/10K

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W

Petoskey Webberville

Mon, 5/27/13 Mon, 5/27/13

Novi Memorial Day Run Run for Joe

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR/W 5KR/W

Novi Rapid River

(248) 974-8074 (906) 474-9001

novimemorialdayrun.com friendsofjoe.org/page1.php

Mon, 5/27/13 Mon, 5/27/13 Tue, 5/28/13

Run to Climax Wild West 50K, and Relay Hanson Speed Session

7KR , 2MW 50KR, relay training

Climax Lowell Sterling Heights

(269) 626-8611 (616) 260-2669 (586) 323-9683

msu.edu/~weessie2/climax/ www.wildwest100k.4t.com hansons-running.com

Tue, 5/28/13 Thu, 5/30/13 Thu, 5/30/13

Larry Steeb Meet of Champions Greater Lansing Junior Honor Roll T&F Meet Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

track & field Dexter middle school track & field meet Okemos Royal Oak

(734) 649-2091 (517) 648-1775 (248) 616-9665

a2racemanagement.com playmakers.com hansons-running.com

Thu, 5/30/13 Fri, 5/31/13 Fri, 5/31/13

Swartz Creek Challenge AlphARace Yankee Springs Trail Run

5KR/W Swartz Creek 3.5MR, obstacle race, kids run Midland 52.4MR, 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 10KR Middleville

(810) 487-0954

riverbendstriders.com gaultracemanagement.com yankeespringstrailrun.com

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

Breaking Barriers 5K 4th and 1 5K Run/Walk AlphARace

5KR/W 5KR/W 3.5MR extreme obstacle race

Hastings Lansing Midland

(269) 838-4019 barrycommunityfreeclinic.net (517) 896-9888 www.4thand1.org gaultracemanagement.com

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

Dexter-Ann Arbor Kids Run Double Time Tri

kids runs

Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquqbike

Ann Arbor

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s Walkathon & 5K Run Kegs N K’s Lapeer Run for Beer Livonia Park Run

5KR/W 5KR 5KR

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 1 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 2 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 3

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

MHSAA Track & Field Finals, LP, Division 4 MHSAA Track & Field Finals, UP Miles for Mia 5K Memorial Run/Walk

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

Sat, 5/25/13

Fruitport Old Fashioned Days Run

10KR, 5KR

Mon, 5/27/13 City of Burton Memorial Day 5K

5KR/W

Mon, 5/27/13 Memorial Day Run

8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR

Fruitport

runningfoundation.com www.chcbc.com

(231) 865-3551 fruitportlions.com

Burton

markjacobs1611@yahoo.com parkrun.com mackinawcity.com

(810) 516-9614 runburton.com

(231) 622-8828 brathoflifechiropractic@gmail.com (517) 749-7947 webbervilleschools.org/funrun/

Grosse Ile

(734) 282-1101 everalracemgt.com

(616) 706-6308

(269) 978-2437

dexterannarborrun.com

St. Clair Shores Lapeer Livonia

(248) 433-1011 (810) 660-7297 (734) 642-6664

www.parkinsonsmi.org elitefeetrunning.com parkrun.com

track & field meet track & field meet track & field meet

East Kentwood Forest Hills Eastern Comstock Park

mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx

track & field meet track & field meet 5KR/W

Hudsonville Kingsford Brighton

mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx mhsaa.com/Sports/BoysTrackField.aspx zevents.com

New Balance Girls on the Run 5K Van Buren/ Cass Counties 5KR Oak Apple Run 10KR, 2MR, kids run OLV Victory Race 5KR/W, kids run

Lawton Royal Oak Northville

(269) 621-3143 (248) 541-4502 (248) 563-7969

jebos@vbcassdhd.org oakapplerun.org olv-victoryrun.com

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

Rainbow Run 5K Run for Wings Sparrow Michigan Mile

5KR/W, 2KR/W 5KR/W KIds 1 MR

Ferndale Muskegon Lansing

(248) 542-2160 (231) 557-5997 (517) 364-8141

rainbow-run.com runforwings.org sparrow.org/michiganmile

Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13 Sat, 6/1/13

St. Patrick Shamrock Festival 5K Ticker Trot for Cardiomyopathy Tri Greenville Adult Sprint and Youth Triathlon USA Masters 8K Championships

5KR/W 5KR/W Tri: Sprint, kids tri; Du 8KR

Brighton Oakland Twp. Greenville Williamsburg, VA

(810) 227-8510 (248) 953-2779 (616) 754-8887

goracego.com tickertrot.com trigreenville.com usatf.org

Sat, 6/1/13

DC Vipers 5K

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

5KR/W

michiganrunner.tv

Gladstone Vicksburg

(248) 396-4936

(906) 280-0105

uprrc.org

www.doubletimetri.com

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sat, 6/1/13 Sun, 6/2/13 Sun, 6/2/13

Sun, 6/2/13

Visiting Nurse Association & Blue Water Hospice River Run 10KR, 5KR, 3MW Catawba Island Club Run For Humanity 5 MR, 3MR/W, 1 M Kids Run CHOK YMCA International Bridge Race 10KR, 80KB

Marysville Catawba Island, OH Sarnia, ON

Dexter to Ann Arbor Run

Ann Arbor

13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR

(810) 984-4131 (419) 797-4424 (519) 336-9622

www.vnabwh.com cicrunwalk.org ggillis@ymcaswo.ca

(248) 396-4936

Cowboy Trail Run

5KR

Sun, 6/2/13

Hot Pursuit Men’s Triathlon

Tri: Olympic, Sprint

Sun, 6/2/13 Sun, 6/2/13 Sun, 6/2/13

I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s Walkathon & 5K Run 5KR, variable W Milan’s Miracle Run 8K and 5K Walk 8KR, 5KR/W, 3KW, kids run We Can Do It Women’s 5K 5KR/W

Northville Walker Okemos

(248) 433-1011 www.parkinsonsmi.org dbostian@live.com milansmiraclefund.org (517) 899-5211 runningfoundation.com

Tue, 6/4/13 Tue, 6/4/13 Wed, 6/5/13

Hanson Speed Session Swim Run Series 1 Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series

training 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR 5MR, 3MR, 1MR

Sterling Heights Shelby Twp Mt. Pleasant

(586) 323-9683 (231) 546-2229 (989) 772-0323

hansons-running.com 3disciplines.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Wed, 6/5/13 Thu, 6/6/13 Fri, 6/7/13

NCAA Div I Outdoor T&F Championships Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Denny’s Run

track and field 5KR/W

Eugene, OR Royal Oak Freeland

(541) 346-4461 (248) 616-9665 (989) 573-0396

ncaa.com hansons-running.com runsignup.com

Fri, 6/7/13 Fri, 6/7/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Relay for Life 5K South Church Family Fitness 5K 5K4TJ

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Lansing Lansing Okemos

(517) 664-1343 (517) 322-2000 (517) 381-9051

relayforlife.org/lansingmi southlife.org/5k www.edenclub.org

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Ally Brunk Memorial 5K Art & Orchard Festival Fun Run Baraga County Lake Trout Festival

5KR/W 15KR, 10KR, 5KR 13.1MR, 5KR

Potterville Washington Twp. L’Anse

(517) 627-3715 (586) 242-3307 (906) 524-4797

runningfoundation.com rwbparksrec.org laketroutfestival.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Brian Diemer Amerikam 5K Cereal City Classic

5KR/W, 1MFR, kids’ runs Cutlerville 10KR, 5KR/W Battle Creek

Sat, 6/8/13

Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour

Augusta

dexterannarborrun.com

Sun, 6/2/13

(269) 731-4471

Monroe

25MB, 50MB, 75MB, 100MB

(231) 546-2229

Mackinaw City

3disciplines.com

(616) 295-1073 diemerrun.com (269) 963-9622 runcalhoun.org (231) 436-5574

mackinawchamber.com

Sat, 6/8/13

Dirty Dog Dash

3MR

Boyne Falls

Foam Fest

5KR obstacle

Novi

(800) 492-6963

Sat, 6/8/13

Flirt with Dirt

Shelby Twp.

5kfoamfest.com/locations/Detroit.php

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Franklin Community Center 5K Hartford Strawberry Run Kalamazoo Mud Run

5KR/W, dog walk 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR 5K adventure

Franklin Hartford Kalamazoo

kregerhouse.org hartfordmichigan.com kalamazoomudrun.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Legs for Legacy Livonia Park Run

10MR, 10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Northville

(248) 470-7746 (269) 621-3651 (269) 343-4522

10KR, 5KR 5KR

Jackson Livonia

(248) 345-6168 konarun.com (517) 787-1321 (734) 642-6664

runningfoundation.com parkrun.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon, 10K & 5K M-22 Challenge Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K Run and Walk

13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR 25KB/ 2Kpaddle; 2MR 10KR/W, kids run

Ludington Glen Arbor Mackinac Island

(231) 357-8867 (231) 883-5936 (810) 487-0954

ludingtonlakestride.com m22challenge.com www.runmackinac.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

NE Lenawee CROP Hunger Run & Walk North Country Trail Relay OPC 5K Run & Walk for Meals

10KR/W, 5KR/W Macon 75.6 M relay, 15 legs 2.3-9.2 miles Brethren 5KR/W Rochester

(517) 517-7449 n(616) 786-2945 (248) 659-1021

cwscrop.org www.nctrelay.org www.opcseniorcenter.org

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Run 2 Read Run for Fun Run for the Cure

10KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W, kids run

Shelby Township Okemos Caro

(586) 286-2750 r2read.com bubolz712@comcast.net playmakers.com (989) 551-2185 5krunforthecure.com

Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13 Sat, 6/8/13

Running for a Cause, Team Triple Threat Spear-It 5K Run/Walk St. Joe’s 5K Run, 2 Mile Walk

5KR/W 5KR/W 5KR, 2MW

Alpena Mears Pewamo

(989) 379-3711 (231) 861-4028 (989) 981-6656

Sun, 6/9/13

The Capitol Bancorp 5K

5KR/W, 1MR

Big Fish Triathlon, Duathlon, Sprint

26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, 1M

Lansing

Sun, 6/9/13

Ann Arbor Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K

Triathlon, Duathlon

Sun, 6/9/13 Sun, 6/9/13 Sun, 6/9/13

Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Dansville 5K Family Adventure Day 5K, 10K, & 2 Mile Walk

Ride across the “Mighty Mac” 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR, 2MW

Sun, 6/9/13

Holly Recreation Triathlon/ Duathlon

Sat, 6/8/13

Sun, 6/9/13

Tue, 6/11/13 Sun, 6/9/13

Kona Run

Grand Rapids Triathlon

10KR, 5KR

morgan@cheffcenter.org

Ann Arbor

Triathlon, Duathlon

Tri: sprint, olympic or 1/2 iron

michiganrunner.net

theannarbormarathon.com

Hadley Township

(231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com

Mackinaw City Dansville Royal Oak

(231) 436-5574 (734) 332-9129 (248) 595-8526

mackinawchamber.com dansvillerunning.com scleroderma.org/michigan

Holly

(877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

DeWitt

jgentry@first-federal.com nationalasparagusfestival.org pewamo5k.tripod.com capitolbancorp5k.com

Ann Arbor

5KR/W, kids run

(734) 213-1033

dirtydogdash.com

(517) 371-5517

Ada

Ann Arbor Track Club Summer Mini Track Meet Summer Fun & Run

(734) 929-9027 runflirt.com

(616) 805-3059

(734) 769-9105

(517) 827-9660

grandrapidstriathlon.com

aatrackclub.org/races

runningfoundation.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Tue, 6/11/13 Tue, 6/11/13 Wed, 6/12/13

Comstock Park HS 10K Relay Run Hanson Speed Session Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field

6MR, 3MR, 1.5MR, teams training track meet-all comers

Grand Rapids Sterling Heights Grand Ledge

(616) 887-7203 (586) 323-9683 (517) 648-1775

Wed, 6/12/13 Wed, 6/12/13 Thu, 6/13/13

Hawk Island Triathlon Human Race Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Tri: 400 meter S/ 16KB/ 5KR 5KR

Lansing Mt. Pleasant Royal Oak

(517) 374-5700 (989) 772-0323 (248) 616-9665

www.hawk-i-tri.com mtpleasantstriders.com hansons-running.com

Thu, 6/13/13 Thu, 6/13/13 Thu, 6/13/13

Strides for Life 100 Mile Run The Dalmatian Run Valley Rally 5K

25MR, 50MR, 75MR, 100MR 5KR/W, 1/4MFR 5KR/W

Holland Clio Nashville

(616) 396-5576 (810) 487-0954 (517) 852-9275

stridesforlife.com gaultracemanagement.com runningfoundation.com

Thu, 6/13/13 Fri, 6/14/13 Fri, 6/14/13

YMCA Retread Run/Shoes for Kids Beatty-Daley Challenge Kids’ Klassic & Pump ‘n Run Life

8KR, 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR-Invite 1KFR, 2KR, weight lifting

Flint Lapeer Kalamazoo

(810) 659-6493 (810) 358-2193 (269) 270-5641

riverbendstriders.com racemilestone.com kalamazooklassic.org

Fri, 6/14/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Run for Los Ninos Riverview Church Beat the Grandma 5K Age/Gender Graded Race Beet Feet 5K Walk/Run

5KR/W 5KR 5KR/W

Holt Grand Rapids Sebewaing

(517) 749-0320 runningfoundation.com (616) 260-2669 beatthegrandma.mysite.com (989) 883-3003 barc-mi.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Casnovia Old School 5K Charyl’s Run2BFit

5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MR/W

Casnovia Brighton

(616) 5210-1081 (810) 632-4778

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Clothing Optional Run Detroit Rhythm Run

5KR/W 5KR/W

Union City Detroit

Sat, 6/15/13

Dirty Feat Adventure Race Formula One Motor City

Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K

Adventure race Tri: 750mS/ 20KB/ 5KR x 2

Lansing Detroit

(517) 281-9516 (231) 546-2229

dirtyfeat.org 3disciplines.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Higgins Lake Half Marathon, 10K &5K Ideal Beach Triathlon Joshua Spalsbury Memorial Comet Chase 5K

13.1MR/Wheel, 10K, 5K, 1M Tri: Sprint, Super sprint 5KR/W

Roscommon Elkhart, IN Grand Ledge

(989) 275-4015 (574) 293-1683 (517) 627-2034

roscommonrotary.com stonesouppromotions.com 5kcometchase.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Kalamazoo Klassic Kilometers 4 Kids Lech Lecha Triathlon

10KR, 5KR 10KR, 5KR, 1M kids tri: 600ydS/ 10.4MB/ 2.1MR

Kalamazoo Lake Orion Grandville

(269) 270-5641 kalamazooklassic.org (248) 872-7606 kilometers4kids.com (616) 893-3701 lechlechatriathlon.weebly.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Mecosta County Youth & Family Center 5K Mud Dollop Wallop MWCAA Corporate Cup Relays

5KR 12M relay, 4MR 10KR, 5KR/W, T&F

Mecosta Adrian Lathrup Village

(231) 972-7129 r(517) 673-8953 (586) 731-0153

voss.cindi@gmail.com runningwithes.com www.mwccr.org

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Open Water Practice Swim Potter Park Zoo Wild One Children’s Mile Run 4 a Cause

choose distance kids 1MR 5KR, 1.5MR

Grass Lake Lansing Ada

(734) 678-5045 (517) 702-4733 (616) 957-8188

epicraces.com potterparkzoo.org/W1M run4acauseada.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Run for Life Scott Merfeld Memorial March Sprint & Splash at Lake St. Clair

10KR, 5KR 5KR/W Duathlon, 5KR

Marquette Hillsdale Harrison Township

(906) 869-6680 (517) 439-5101 (586) 469-5285

a.yoder@abouthccf.org sprintandsplash.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Summer Solstice 5K Fun Run SuperkidsTry MotorCity Swan Creek Crawl 50K Trail Run

5KR Triathlons 50KR, 10MR

Sault Ste. Marie, MI Detroit Allegan

(906) 632-8109 (231) 546-2229 (616) 261-9706

summersolstice5k.org 3disciplines.com www.stridersrun.com

Sat, 6/15/13 Sun, 6/16/13

Zombie Run

Cedar Point 5K Challenge

5KR

Sun, 6/16/13 Sun, 6/16/13

Father’s Day Run 4 Trails Motor City Triathlon

5KR tri: olympic, sprint

Sun, 6/16/13 Sun, 6/16/13 Sun, 6/16/13

Run for the Ribbon 5K for Prostate Care Awareness 5KR/W XTERRA Torn Shirt Triathlon /Duathlon Triathlons, Duathlon Yooper Sprint Triathlon & Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlon

Tue, 6/18/13 Tue, 6/18/13 Wed, 6/19/13

Hanson Speed Session Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series Flushing Evening 5k Run/Walk

Sat, 6/15/13 Sat, 6/15/13

Sat, 6/15/13

Canton Liberty Run

10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W

Cheesetown Challenge

5 MR, 2 MR/W, kids run

13.1MR, 5KRW

Tri Kids Triathlon

Triathlon

5KR

Sun, 6/16/13 Plymouth YMCA Father’s Day Run

training 4MR, kids run 5KR/W

Tri: 1/2MS/ 12MB/ 5KR

Wed, 6/19/13

Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field

Wed, 6/19/13 Wed, 6/19/13

Twilight Run 5KR/W USA Junior Outdoor Track & Field Championships track and field meet

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

track meet-all comers

michiganrunner.tv

(734) 929-9027 cantonlibertyrun.com

Pinconning

(989) 879-5617

(866) 321-4710 (248) 766-6485

Glen Arbor (231) 715-1406

michianatiming.com runningfoundation.com

cheesetownraces.com turtle-lake.com heritageworks.org

enduranceevolution.com

Swartz Creek mikesmurphy@charter.net

10K, 5K, 1 M, Triple, kids

Wed, 6/19/13 Triceratops Triathlon & Kids’s Clinic

Canton

grandrapidsrunningclub.org hansons-running.com playmakers.com

zombierunmi.com

Grass Lake

(734) 678-5045

epicraces.com

Sandusky, OH

(419) 609-2067

cedarpoint.com

Fort Wayne, IN Detroit

(260) 436-4824 (231) 546-2229

veepraces.com 3disciplines.com

Huntington Woods Brighton Hancock

(586) 443-4272 (419) 376-9496 (906) 370-3207

miurunfortheribbon.org eliteendeavors.com YooperTri.com

Sterling Heights Rochester Hills Flushing

(586) 323-9683 (248) 320-5705 (810) 487-0954

hansons-running.com www.jeffwatters.com riverbendstriders.com

Plymouth

Brighton

(734) 455-2904

ymcadetroit.org/plymouth

(734) 929-9027 runtrextri.com

Grand Ledge

(517) 627-9076

playmakers.com

Lansing Des Moines, IA

(517) 702-0226

runningfoundation.com usatf.org

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Art McCafferty artmccaf@glsp.com Scott Sullivan scott@glsp.com Editor

Jennie McCafferty jennie@glsp.com Associate Publisher

Ron Marinucci Riley McLincha Charles D. McEwen Gary Morgan Jim Neff Bob Schwartz Bob Seif Tamara Steil Nick Stanko Anthony Targan Cregg Weinmann Pamela Zinkosky Michael Zuidema Jamie Fallon Composer

Dave Foley Mike Duff

Editors Emeritus

Rose Zylstra

Social Media Editor

Carter Sherline

Senior Photographer

Pat Davies Peter Draugalis Don Kern Gary Morgan Davd Parham Greg Sadler Victah Sailer Photo / Video

Paul Aufdemberge Desiree Davila Ian Forsyth Tom Henderson Scott Hubbard Herb Lindsay Laurel Park Robin Sarris Hallop Rachael Steil Columnists

James Aren Tracey Cohen M.B. Dillon Brianne Feldpausch Heather Dyc Hanks Jeff Hollobaugh Dean Johnson Bill Kahn William Kalmar Dr. Edward H. Kozloff Doug Kurtis Grant Lofdahl

Vol. 35, No. 1

March / April 2013

Winter Witch’s Hat, South Lyon, February 8, 20-13

Cheryl Clark

Chief Financial Officer

Online: Michigan Runner Photo Gallery

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Red Simmons Invitational, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 18 Jack Harvey Invitational, Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -p. 19

Cover: Corinne Weisheit & Michelle Yestrepsky jump with joy at the Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot in Dexter, November 10, 2012. Photo by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Auto Show Shuffle, Detroit, January 19, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Kristin Kalakay, Roseville (bib no. 152) and Lisa Thompson, Royal Oak (bib no. 295) lead a pack in the early morning light of the Auto Show Shuffle.

Chris Barretto of Huron Township gets a high-five as he nears the finish line.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

1st) Matthew Yacoub, 17:29

1st Master, Donna Olson, 23:46

GVSU Winter Classic, Allendale, January 26, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Kiley Tobel, 1st, pole vault

Cindy Ofili won the 60m dash and the 200m dash.

Alysson Bodenbach, 1st, 600m run.

Beth Rohl won the shot put and set a Spartan record in the weight throw.

Sara Nitz, 1st, high jump.

Sara Kroll, 9:34:37, 2nd, 3000m run; Rebecca Addison, 9:26.76, 1st. 6

Alicia Evans, 1st, 400m dash.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Chelsea Ross, 3rd, 60m hurdles; Amber Smith, 1st; Jaelynn Pryor, 4th.

See article, U-M, MSU Collide at Historic GVSU Meet, by Grant Lofdahl, Michigan Runner, Vol. 35, No. 1, page. 8.

Joe Banyai, 1st, 800m run; Austin Wissler, 2nd.

Josh McAlary, 1st, 1 mile run.

Cody Riffle won the shot put and set a new school record.

Eric Johnson, bib 2013, and Jeanne Gundrumn, bib 2014, lead a pack through the University of Michigan - Flint campus.

Keenan Michael won the 400m dash.

Jack Greenlee, 1st, pole vault.

Bradley James, 1st, high jump. Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, January 3, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Kelsie Schwartz, 1st, 1600m run.

Brandon Scharich, 1st, 1600m run.

Sean Pengelly, 1st, 3200m run.

Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ann Arbor, January 10, 2013

Lance Yassay, 1st, high jump.

Erin Finn, 1st, 3200m run 8

Torin Wile, 1st, 1600m run.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Taleen Shahrigian, 1st, 3200m run.

Michigan Indoor Track Series, Ypsilanti, February 6, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Spirit of Pre, 1st, 4 x 800m relay.

Red Tide, 1st, 4 x 800m relay; Possum Nuggets, 2nd.

Steven McEvilly, 4:43.61, 1st, 1600m run; Sean Brady, 2nd, also 4:43.61.

Grosse Pointe Track Club, 1st, distance medley relay, 11:37.11. Haley Meier, Ersula Farrow, Kelsie Schwartz, & Hannah Meierâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s time is 3rd fastest US time for the DMR. Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

USA Cross Country Championships, Junior Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 8K, St. Louis, Missouri, February 2, 2013 Photo by Victah Sailer / photorun.net.

Runners include bib 244, Daniel Martinez, Portland, 9th, 25:02; bib 265, Tony Smoragiewicz, Michigan, 13th, 25:09; bib 211, Evan Chiplock, Saginaw, Michigan/Missouri, 14th, 25:10; bib 229, Thomas Graham, Stanford, 5th, 24:52; bib 246, Matt McClintock, Purdue, 3rd, 24:51. Top six qualify for World Cross Country Championships .

USA Cross Country Championships, St. Louis, Missouri, February 2, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Neely Spence, 26:54, 5th, Open Women’s 8K, qualified for IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar. 24.

Erin Finn, 20:48, 2nd, Junior Women’s 6K, qualified for IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar. 24.

Start, Open Men’s 12K. 12

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Dathan Ritzenhein, 35:44, 2nd, Open Men’s 12K, qualified for IAAF World Cross Country Championships, Mar. 24.

Super 5K, Novi, February 3, 2013 Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography

Phil MacBride, Ron O’Connor and Doug Kurtis are a colorful and fast trio.

Laura Waterworth runs with a friend.

Runner number 937 registered as “Sofa Spud.”

Jennifer Hsu starts Super Bowl Sunday in a party mood.

Colin Swanson of Macomb finished in 27:07.

Mike Camilleri leads a pack.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Paczki Run, Hamtramck, February 9, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Winner Matt Sikora (bib no. 1531) is out to an early lead in the morning light.

Sarah Schmid (bib no. 528) and Lindsey Schmid (bib no. 1020) are ready for a Mardi Gras party. 14

Ashley Freese enjoys her post-race paczki.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

1st, Katie Singer, 20:34.

Winter Witchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hat, South Lyon, February 9, 2013 Photos by Greg Sadler / Greg Sadler Photography

Matt West, 1st, 18:00.

Audrey Belf, 1st, 18:08

Runner number 2234 starts the day with positve attitude.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re always happy running in a winter wonderland. Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Riverview Winterfest 4 Mile, Riverview, February 10, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Jeff Bord (bib 265) , 20:39, 2nd; Justin Heck (bib 77), 20:17, 1st.

Laurel Park, 24:33, 1st.

Jay Steele (bib 244), 22:31, 1st Master.

Red Wings fan, Laura Zelewski (bib 317).

Becca Mann, 27:21, 1st in her age group.

Terry Emeigh III (bib 50) age 10, 28:56

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

New Balance Indoor Grand Prix, Roxbury, Massachusetts, February 2, 2013 Photos by Victah Sailer / photorun.net

Jeff Porter, 1st, 60m hurdles, 7.62.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 Mile, from left: Will Leer, 3:56.35, 2nd; Jeff See, 3:57.43, 4th; Matthew Centrowitz, 3:56.26, 1st.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Red Simmons Invitational, Ann Arbor, January 19, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Geena Gall, 1st, 600m run, 1:29.89

Erin Pendleton, 1st, shot put.

Kiley Tobel, 1st, pole vault, 13-07.25.

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Jillian Smith, 1st, 800m run, 2:11.80; Brook Handler, 2nd, 2:12.56

Eastern Michigan, 1st, 4 x 400m relay, 3:49.81 (Danielle Clarke, Morgan Yeadon, Aaliyah McKinney and Asia Rawls).

Jack Harvey Invitational, Ann Arbor, January 19, 2013 Photos by Carter Sherline / Frog Prince Studios

Justin Clarke, 1st, 60m dash, 6.93.

Jack Greenlee, 2nd, pole vault and Max Babbits, Eastern Michigan, 1st, pole vault.

Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 1 Mile Run: Kyle Stacks, Central Michigan, right, 1st, 4:11.16.

Grzegorz, Kalinowski, 1st, 3,000m run, 8:27.25.

Eastern Michigan, 1st, 4 x 400m relay (Jairus Saunders, Chris Scott, Jason Ervin, Cameron Bolton)

Michigan Runner Photo Gallery - March / April 2013

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Wed, 6/19/13 Wed, 6/19/13 Thu, 6/20/13

USA Outdoor Track & Field Championships Wednesday Races in the Park Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

track and field meet 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run

Fri, 6/21/13 Sat, 6/22/13

Meijer State Games of Michigan- Governor’s Family Run 5KR Antioch’s Get Healthy Now 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W

Sat, 6/22/13

Binder Park Zoo Cheetah Chase

5KR/W, 1MFR

Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13

Concord Classic 5K Run/Walk Every Person Involved Cares Half Marathon

Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13

First Try Triathlon Hero Rush Obstacle Race Meijer State Games of Michigan 5K

Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13

Open Door Julie Run/Walk

Sat, 6/22/13

Charlevoix Marathon

Des Moines, IA Linden Royal Oak

(810) 591-0415 (248) 616-9665

usatf.org dbrindle@lindenschools.org hansons-running.com

tbd Lansing

(616) 233-3564 (517) 327-0967

stategamesofmichigan.com runningfoundation.com

Battle Creek

(269) 979-1351 binderparkzoo.org

5KR/W, 1/2 M Kid's Run 13.1MR, 5KR

Concord Pontiac

(517) 524-6995 (248) 330-7762

tri: 300ydS/ 9MB/ 2MR 5K adventure 5KR, track & field meet

Linden Oxford Charter Twp East Kentwood

(248) 910-0763 1sttrytriathlon@gmail.com carlyb@herorush.co herorush.com (616) 233-3564 stategamesofmichigan.com

26.2M, 13.1M, 10R, 5K

10KR, 5KR/W

Charlevoix

(248) 446-1315 goodboyevents.com playmakers.com epiccares.org

Commerce Twp. (248) 360-2930 opendooroutreachcenter.com

Name That Run

5KR

Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital Fit for Life

10KR, 5KR/W

Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13

Portland St. Patrick Parish Festival 5K Run Red Cedar 5K

5KR/W 5K/W

Sat, 6/22/13 Sat, 6/22/13 Sun, 6/23/13

USA Half Marathon Championsips Xtreme Muck Ruck Ludington Triathlon

13.1MR 7MR, 4MR, 2MR, kids run Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du

Sun, 6/23/13 Sun, 6/23/13 Tue, 6/25/13

Pictured Rocks Road Race - Run for the Red Cross Tri Goddess Tri Women’s Only Triathlon Grandville High School Track Meet

13.1MR, 5KR, FW Munising Tri: sprint, mini sprint; duathlon Grass Lake track meet Grandville

Tue, 6/25/13 Tue, 6/25/13 Tue, 6/25/13

Hanson Speed Session training USA Youth Outdoor Track & Field Championships track & field meet World Youth Track & Field Trials track & field meet

Tue, 6/25/13 Wed, 6/26/13 Wed, 6/26/13

Zeeland Zoom Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field Wednesday Races in the Park

Thu, 6/27/13 Fri, 6/28/13 Sat, 6/29/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race Caledonia Kilt Klassic 5K

Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13

Gale’s Gym Summer Series Race One 5KR Edmore Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - Summer Edition 4 hour adventure race Rockford Gull Lake Triathlon & Duathlon tri: olympic, sprint; du; aquabike Augusta

(989) 427-4348 (616) 460-9331 (269) 978-2437

grUrbanAdventureRace.com gulllaketriathlon.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13

Lake Cadillac Team Marathon Lions Michigan Foundation Half Marathon Mark Mellon Triathlon & Duathlon

26.2MR, 13.1MR, relay 13.1M, 5M, 3M, 2.5MW tri: olympic, sprint, 5K, relay

Cadillac Oscoda Gaylord

(231) 920-1951 (571) 887-6640 (989) 858-5240

michianatiming.com www.imsf.net www.markmellontri.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13

Max’s Race Reeds Lake Run Run/Walk BOOM!!!

5KR/W, kids run 10KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MR/W

East Lansing Grand Rapids Huntington Woods

(517) 204-3257 (616) 949-1750 (248) 541-3030

maxsrace.com www.reedslakerun.com runwalkboom.com

Sat, 6/29/13 Sat, 6/29/13

Third Coast Relay

USA 10 km Trail Championships

206M relay

Holland

(734) 845-7559

ThirdCoastRelay.com

Sun, 6/30/13 Sun, 6/30/13 Sun, 6/30/13

Anyone Can Tri Blue Water Half Marathon Bobcat Triathlon

Triathlon, Duathlon Mount Clemens 13.1MR Port Huron Tri, Aquabike, Kayak/Paddle Board Houghton Lake

(231) 546-2229 (810) 987-6400 (231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com bluewaterymca.com/runs/ 3disciplines.com

Sun, 6/30/13 Sun, 6/30/13 Sun, 6/30/13

Clawson Freedom Run Hansons Group Run UP Northwoods Triathlon

5KR, 1MFR training tri: olympic, sprint, kids

Clawson Lake Orion Iron Mountain

(248) 435-4232 (248) 616-9665 (906) 774-4076

clawsonruns.com hansons-running.com ddymca.com/Triathlon.html

Sun, 6/30/13 Tue, 7/2/13

USAT Mideast Regional Triathlon Championships Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

tri: Olympic; aquabike training

Grass Lake Sterling Heights

(419) 829-2398 (586) 323-9683

epicraces.com hansons-running.com

Thu, 7/4/13

Boyne City Independence Day Run

10KR, 2 MR

Boyne City

(231) 582-9196

runboyne@charter.net

Sat, 6/22/13

Sat, 6/29/13

Thu, 7/4/13

St. Mary’s of Michigan Bee Healthy for Life

St. John Spray Park 5K

Ann Arbor Firecracker 5K

Niles

(269) 683-1552

Pontiac

Portland Williamston

10KR, 5KR/W

Saginaw

nb-ymca.org

(248) 338-5718 michelle.hosang@pohmedical.org (517) 927-2226 (517) 256-3656

(989) 907-8223

playmakers.com inghamhabitat.org

stmarysofmichigan.org

Duluth, MN usatf.org Copemish support@xtrememuckruck.com xtrememuckruck.com Ludington (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com (906) 228-3659 (734) 678-5045 (616) 250-4309

picturedrocksroadrace.com epicraces.com grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Sterling Heights St. Louis, MO Edwardsville, IL

(586) 323-9683

hansons-running.com usatf.org usatf.org

5KR/W track meet-all comers 3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run

Zeeland Grand Ledge Linden

(616) 748-5906 (517) 627-9076 (810) 591-0415

3 MR 5KR/W

Royal Oak Sterling Heights Caledonia

(248) 616-9665 (586) 323-9683 (616) 406-9766

5KR

St. Johns

10KR

Beech Mountain, NC

5KR/W, kids run

michiganrunner.net

Ann Arbor

(989) 224-8944

feelthezeel.com playmakers.com dbrindle@lindenschools.org hansons-running.com hansons-running.com kiltklassic.com

cityofsaintjohnsmi.com

usatf.org

(734) 213-1033 a2firecracker5k.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13

Dorks Brothers Independence Day Run Evart Chamber of Commerce Fourth of July 5K Firecracker 5K

5KR/W, 1MR 5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MFR

Alpena Evart Corunna

Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13

Firecracker 5K Race Greatest 4th in the North Hadley Run

5KR, 1MW 10KR, 5KR/W, FR 5KR/W

Ishpeming Lake City Hadley

Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13

Hanover Firecracker Run/Walk Horse Tail Scramble Hungry Duck Run

5 MR, 5KW, kids run 10KR, 5KW 13.1MR, 5KR, kids fun run

Hanover Hancock Brighton

(517) 563-2125 (906) 482-6827 (810) 844-0180

hh4thofjuly.com keweenaw.info hungryduckrun.com

Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13

Paul Revere Run Smile Through the Miles T-Rex Trail 10-Miler

10MR, 3MFR 10KR/W, 5KR/W 10MR, 8KR

Harbor Springs Johannesburg Lowell

(231) 526-2059 (989) 858-5240 (616) 260-2669

harborspringschamber.com active.com www.trextenmiler.8k.com

Thu, 7/4/13 Thu, 7/4/13 Sat, 7/6/13

USA 10K Championships Volkslaufe Coach Kelly Races

10KR 20K, 10K, 5K, 2K kids run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR

Atlanta, GA Frankenmuth St. Louis

(989) 860-3388 (989) 330-2430

usatf.org www.volkslaufe.org racingactivities.org

Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13

Delta County Heritage Half Marathon Duo at the Ledge Fifth Third Bank Elite Mile

13.1MR/W 13.1MR, 5KR/W, kids run 1MR

Escanaba Grand Ledge Traverse City

(906) 789-1296 (517) 627-2735 (213) 649-0843

deltacountyheritagehalf.com runningfoundation.com cherryfestival.org

Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13

Hills & Dales Freedom Festival 5K/8K L.A.S.S.I, 5K Run/Walk Lakeshore Miracle Run

8KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W 10KR

Cass City Pentwater Holland

(989) 872-2084 (231) 869-4730 (616) 392-2282

hdghrehab.com anna.mize@charter.net gazellesports.com

Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13

National Cherry Festival 15K & 5K Over the Top Xtreme 5K Pittsford Cross Country 5K Firecracker Road Race

15KR, 5KR/W 5KR 5KR/W

Traverse City Gaylord Pittsford

(800) 968-3380 (231) 546-2229 (517) 523-2672

cherryfestival.org 3disciplines.com schmst@frontiernet.net

Run Posey Lake 4 Mile West Branch 2 Mile Fun Run Walk

4MR/W 2 MR/W

(517) 403-8666 (989) 312-0073

runningwithes.com westbranchrunning.com

Thu, 7/4/13

Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13 Sat, 7/6/13

Sun, 7/7/13

Firecracker 5K

5KR

Run & Walk for Funds

Beulah

10KR, 5KR, 2 MR/W

Independence Aquathlon & Open Water Swim

(989) 354-7314 thunderbaytrails.org (574) 312-0913 evartjuly4th5kwalkrun.weebly.com (989) 666-3810 corunna4th.org/julyrace.html

Northport Hudson West Branch

(231) 930-4222 clcba.org

(906) 486-8080 uprrc.org (231) 839-2943 rob030@charter.net (248) 622-1738 skinnykenny.hartwig385@gmail.com

(231) 386-5188 gwanderson@chartermi.net

2KR/ 750m S/ 2KR Howell

(517) 546-0693

howellrecreation.org

Sun, 7/7/13

Chesaning Showboat River Run

5KR/W, Kids’ Fun Run

Chesaning

(800) 255-3055

runningfoundation.com

Sun, 7/7/13

Inter-Rockin Tri, Du,Sprint Tri

Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Duathlon

Interlochen

(231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com

Sun, 7/7/13 Sun, 7/7/13 Sun, 7/7/13

Island City 5K Pickerel Run Run Your Bass Off

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W 10KR, 3.6MR, 2MW

Eaton Rapids Algonac Crystal Falls

(517) 410-8277 (248) 840-9711 (906) 367-2800

pickerelrun.com crystalfallsmi.com

Sun, 7/7/13 Tue, 7/9/13 Tue, 7/9/13

The Sparkler 5K Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Richmond Park Cross Country

5KR/W training 5KR, 1.5MR, kids run

Luna Pier Sterling Heights Grand Rapids

(734) 770-8951 (586) 323-9683 (616) 406-7441

runningfoundation.com hansons-running.com grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Wed, 7/10/13 Wed, 7/10/13 Wed, 7/10/13

Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series Grand Ledge Summer Recreation Track and Field Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet

5MR, 3MR, 1MR track meet-all comers 5KR, 1MR

Mt. Pleasant Grand Ledge Brighton

(989) 772-0323 (517) 627-9076 (734) 649-2091

mtpleasantstriders.com playmakers.com a2racemanagement.com

Wed, 7/10/13 Thu, 7/11/13 Thu, 7/11/13

Wednesday Races in the Park Auburn Cornstalk 5K Run/Walk Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run 5KR/W

Linden Auburn Royal Oak

(810) 591-0415 dbrindle@lindenschools.org (989) 686-0246 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com

Thu, 7/11/13 Fri, 7/12/13 Fri, 7/12/13

USA Masters Outdoor T & F Championships Clear Lake Adventure Weekend Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race

track & field meet Olathe, KS Tri: 3K Kayak/ 10KB/ 5KR; kids Shingleton 3 MR Sterling Heights

Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13

Anchor Bay Triathlon Bastille Days 5K Run/Walk and 15KR Brandon Warrior Warm-up

1/2MS/ 17.7KB/ 4.8i3K 15KR, 5KR/W 5KR, 2.5KR obstacle race

Sat, 7/13/13

Dances with Dirt - Devil’s Lake

Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13

Sat, 7/13/13 Sat, 7/13/13

Focus on Fitness Freedom 5K

(906) 250-4900 (586) 323-9683

New Baltimore (586) 725-0291 Fenton (810) 603-1366 Ortonville kthurman@brandontownship.us

50M, 50K, 26.2M, 13.1M, relay

Baraboo, WI

usatf.org clearlakeinfo.org hansons-running.com groovie56@yahoo.com geneseehabitat.org warriorwarmupinbrandon.com

(734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.com

5KR/W 5KR

Harbor Beach Pottervillemandi

(989) 479-5023 rface-mrm.com/Schedule.html freedom5k@gmail.com runningfoundation.com

Kindleberger Summer Festival of the Arts 5K Metro Way 5K Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W 5.5MR

Parchment Wyoming Rochester Hills

(269) 342-5996 kindleberger.org/5krunwalk.php (616) 855-1982 metroway5k.com (248) 320-5705 www.jeffwatters.com

Portofino’s Run for Art 5K Run the Keweenaw, a Festival of Trails Splash and Dash Youth Triathlon

5KR/W, kids run 25KR, 12KR, 6KR, kids’ run Triathlon, Duathlon

Wyandotte Copper Harbor Adrian

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

michiganrunner.tv

(734) 282-1101 (906) 482-2500 (517) 264-4872

everalracemgt.com keweenawtrails.com/run dlent@ci.adrian.mi.us

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sat, 7/13/13

Waugoshance Trail Marathon

26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR, 2KR

Carp Lake

Sat, 7/13/13

Tawas Kiwanis Run by the Bay

5KR/W

East Tawas

Sun, 7/14/13

Aid Lansing 5K

10KR, 5KR/W

Lansing

Sun, 7/14/13 Sun, 7/14/13

Clark Lake Triathlon & Duathlon Classic Rock 5K

Triathlon, Duathlopn 5KR/W

Clark Lake Grand Rapids

Sun, 7/14/13 Beatles on the Bay Sun, 7/14/13 Gallup Gallop

Triathlon, Duathlon

Caseville

5KR/W, 1 MR

Ann Arbor

(715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com (989) 332-6197

tawas.kiwanisone.org

atruss@laanonline.org runningfoundation.com

(877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

(419) 829-2398 eliteendeavors.com dbostian@live.com classicrock5k.com

(734) 975-9199 aatrackclub.org

Sun, 7/14/13

Fight Hunger 5K

5KR/W

Okemos

(517) 899-5211

runwalkjog.com/meridian/

Sun, 7/14/13

Jazz/Sauk Valley Jazz Running Camp

camp

Brooklyn

(734) 474-0584

jazzrunning.com

Sun, 7/14/13 Sun, 7/14/13 Sun, 7/14/13

Little Traverse Triathlon Mt. Olivet Cemetery Sunrise Run PIrates on the Run

Tri: 600mS/ 20MB/ 4MR 10KR, 5KR, 1.5MW 5KR/W

Harbor Springs Detroit Bay City

(231) 487-1713 (313) 365-3203 (989) 895-8596

littletraversetri.com mtelliot.com ymcabaycity.org

Sun, 7/14/13 Tue, 7/16/13 Tue, 7/16/13

Tri 4 Life Triathlon Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Swim Run Series 2

Tri: Olympic, Sprint training 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR

Otter Lake Sterling Heights Shelby Twp

(231) 546-2229 (586) 323-9683 (231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com hansons-running.com 3disciplines.com

Wed, 7/17/13 Wed, 7/17/13 Wed, 7/17/13

Grand Ledge Track and Field Series - Finale Pterodactyl Triathlon & Kidsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Clinic Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet

track meet-all comers Tri: 1/2MS/ 12.4 MB/ 5KR 5KR, 1MR

Grand Ledge Brighton Brighton

(517) 627-9076 (734) 929-9027 (734) 649-2091

playmakers.com runtrextri.com a2racemanagement.com

Wed, 7/17/13 Thu, 7/18/13 Thu, 7/18/13

Wednesday Races in the Park Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run PIgeon Sunset Classic

3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run 5KR/W

Linden Royal Oak Pigeon

(810) 591-041 (248) 616-9665 (989) 453-4478

dbrindle@lindenschools.org hansons-running.com www.pigeonchamber.com

Fri, 7/19/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Great Lakes Relay Alpenfest Run Capa Magic Ride and 5K

270 M Relay 10KR/W, 5KR/W, 1MR/W 5KR/W

Eastpointe Gaylord Hillsdale

(313) 885-3256 (989) 858-3768 (517) 437-3100

greatlakesrelay.com gaylordalpenfest.com capahillsdale.net

Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Chemical Bank Race for the YMCA Christian Adventures Race Farmington Founders Festival 4 Mile

10KR, 5KR/W 4 MR

St. Joseph Rodney Farmington

(269) 428-9622 (866) 796-4453 (248) 473-1800

bhsjymca.org cranhillranch.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Friends of Fishtown 5K IC Perch Run Infiterra Sports Summer Fury

5KR 4 MR, 1MFR/W 6 & 10 hour adventure race:

Leland Ira Twp. Waterford

(231) 256-8878 (586) 405-2282 (231) 233-4736

fheslop11@gmail.com www.icperchfestival.com www.infiterrasports.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Lightning Lynx Track Club Coach James Bibbs Track and Field Invitational Midland River Run 5KR/W, 1MFR Orthopaedic Rehab Rose Run 10KR, 5KR, 1/2MFR

Holt Midland Jackson

(517) 371-9763

gjackson@grangernet.com midlandriverrun.com roserun.net

Sat, 7/20/13

Port Austin Runs

8KR, 2 MR/W

www.parun.org

Kayak Triathlon, Duathlon

Frankfort

(989) 738-8772

Shores-Pointes Adventure Triathlon

5KR/W, 1M

Port Austin

Sat, 7/20/13

Port City Run

Saint Clair Shores

(313) 732-1305

shorespointestri.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Sister Lakes Triathlons The G-Town Runaround Tri del Sol

Tri: Olympic, Sprint 5KR/W Triathlon, Duathlon, Kids

Dowagiac Gladwin Middleville

(231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com (517) 589-8483 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (616) 855-1972 tridelsol.com

Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13 Sat, 7/20/13

Tri-City Kids Triathlon Vestaburg 5K Run/Walk YMCA Teal Lake Triathlon

triathlon: distances vary by age 5KR/W, kids run Tri: sprint, kids tri

Midland Vestaburg Maquette

(989) 600-9671 (989) 621-0092 (906) 227-9622

trikidstry.com mbreidinger@vcs-k12.net ymcamqt.org

Sat, 7/20/13

(517) 937-6521

(231) 352-7698 jtousley@netbox.com

Sun, 7/21/13 Crosstown Kids Triathlon Sun, 7/21/13 Sun, 7/21/13

Dirty Herd Summer Classic H2O

kids triathlon

Howell

(517) 546-0693 howellrecreation.org (616) 940-9888 (231) 546-2229

gazellesports.com 3disciplines.com

Sun, 7/21/13 Sun, 7/21/13 Sun, 7/21/13

He Tried / She Tried Triathlon Mackinaw Multi-Sport Mix Run for Fame

tri: sprint or du: sprint Triathlon, Duathlon, Kids 10KR, 5KR/W

Grass Lake Mackinaw City Lansing

(734) 678-5045 (231) 546-2229 (517) 483-1624

epicraces.com 3disciplines.com runningfoundation.com

Sun, 7/21/13 Mon, 7/22/13 Mon, 7/22/13

USA Mountain Running Championships 7.6MR Hansons Middle/High School Day Camp 4 days camp USATF National Junior Olympic Track & Field Championships

Cranmore, NH Shelby Township Greensboro, NC

(586) 323-9682

usatf.org hansons-running.com usatf.org

Tue, 7/23/13 Tue, 7/23/13 Wed, 7/24/13 Wed, 7/24/13

Aman Park Trail Run Hanson Speed Session Grand Ledge Track and Field Series - Championship Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet

Grand Rapids Sterling Heights Grand Ledge Brighton

(616) 742-0384 (586) 323-9683 (517) 627-9076 (734) 649-2091

4MR, 2MR 500mS, 1500mS, 3000mS

Grand Rapids Saginaw County

5.5MR, kids run/bike/run training track meet-all comers 5KR, 1MR

michiganrunner.net

grandrapidsrunningclub.org hansons-running.com playmakers.com a2racemanagement.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Wed, 7/24/13 Thu, 7/25/13 Fri, 7/26/13

Wednesday Races in the Park Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Hansons 3 Mile Cross-Country Race

3MR, 1.5MR, .5MR, kids run 3MR

Linden Royal Oak Shelby Township

(810) 591-0415 (248) 616-9665 (586) 323-9683

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Dare Devil Dash Extreme 5K Run Fowler 5K / Jeff Weiber Memorial 5K

adventure run: 5KR, 1MR 5KR/W/ Rollerblade

Brown City Fowler

(810) 886-1654 (989) 593-2881

daredevildash.com runfowlerrun.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Free 2 Run 5K Gale’s Gym Summer Series Race Two

5KR/W 5KR/W

Spring Arbor Edmore

(517) 750-1200 (989) 427-4348

free2run5k.com galesgym@gmail.com

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Hudson Booster 5k Jeff Drenth Memorial Foot Race / Ryan Shay Mile Life Walk 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile Run/Walk

5KR 10KR, 5KR, 1MFR 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MW

Hudson Charlevoix Detroit

(517) 286-6931 (231) 675-1746 (313) 393-2446

www.hudson.k12.mi.us venetianraces.com www.motteplifewalk.org

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Lumberman Triathlon Michigan Warrior Dash Munger Spud Run

Triathlon, Duathlon, Kayak 3.25 MR obstacle race 5KR/W

Cadillac Mt. Morris Munger

(231) 546-2229 3disciplines.com (773) 687-4595 warriordash.com (989) 615-3793 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Olivet Comet Classic 5K Run Promise Race 5K Ryan Shay Mile

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 1MR - invitational

Olivet Laingsburg Charlevoix

(269) 749-7631 (517) 582-1112 (231) 547-3407

runningfoundation.com active.com venetianraces.com

Sat, 7/27/13

Alden Run

10KR, 5KR/W

Grand Island Trail Marathon & 10K

26.2 MR, 13.1MR

Munising

(231) 377-7319 www.aldenrun.com

(715) 701-0360

greatlakesendurance.com

Sat, 7/27/13

Steve’s Run

Strut for Strays 5K Fun Run/Walk The G.R.A. 10K

5KR/W 10KR

Battle Creek Grayling

(269) 963-1796 (989) 348-9266

hs-scm.org/strut.htm www.hansonhills.org

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Tigertown 5000 Road Race Tri Cities Family Coast Guard Festival 5K & 10 K Yale Bologna Run

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR 5KR, 1MR/W

Liberty Center, OH Grand Haven Yale

(419) 533-5838 (616) 842-7051 (810) 387-2225

tigertown5000.com www.tcfymca.org yalechamber.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Sun, 7/28/13 Sun, 7/28/13

Ele’s Place 5K Electric Bolt 5K Hansons Group Run

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W training

Okemos Ann Arbor Lake Orion

(517) 482-1315 (734) 945-8132 (248) 693-9900

www.elesplace.org aatrackclub.org/events/ hansons-running.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Sun, 7/28/13 Sun, 7/28/13

Highland 5K Fun Run/Walk Portland Relay for Life Half Marathon and 5K Rudyard Lions Summerfest Triathlon & 5K

5KR/W 13.1MR, 5KR Triathlin, 5KR

Highland (248) 887-4556 Portland michellephillipich@hotmail.com Rudyard (906) 478-5244

nruffer@aol.com runwalkjog.com/portland/ rudyardlionstriathlon.com

Sun, 7/28/13 Sun, 7/28/13 Tue, 7/30/13

Village Tri & Du Women’s Only Triathlon & Dri-Tri Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

Triathlon, Duathlon Triathlon, Duathlon training

Clarkston Sylvania, OH Sterling Heights

(231) 546-2229 (419) 829-2398 (586) 323-9683

3disciplines.com eliteendeavors.com hansons-running.com

Wed, 7/31/13 Wed, 7/31/13 Thu, 8/1/13

Run the Mountain Summer Series Open Cross Country Meet Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

5KR 5KR, 1MR

Mt. Pleasant Brighton Royal Oak

(989) 772-0323 (734) 649-2091 (248) 616-9665

mtpleasantstriders.com a2racemanagement.com hansons-running.com

Fri, 8/2/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Huron Co. Educational Race a-Round Green Lake Association Walk/Run Allen Park Street Art Fair 5K

5KR/W, 1MFR 5KR/W, kids run 10KR, 5KR, 1M kids run

Bad Axe Caledonia Allen Park

(989) 963-0420 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (616) 891-5835 greenlake.us (313) 550-9336 downriverrunners.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Aspirus Keweenaw Copperman Triathlon Boyne Falls Polish Festival 5K Coloma Glad-Peach Run/ Walk/ Bike

tri: 0.5MS/ 22MB/ 5MR 5KR 10KR/B, 5KR/W/B, FR

Copper Harbor Boyne Falls Coloma

i(906) 337-7000 (231) 582-9700 (269) 468-6606

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Cran-Hill Triathlon Crystal Run the Lake Curtis Triathlon

1/4MS/ 7MB/ 2.5MR 5MR, 3MR/W Tri, 5KR

Rodney Crystal Curtis

(231) 796-7669 (989) 328-1208

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Eagle Lake Triathlon Fort Gratiot Trail Trek Harbor Days Harborun 10K

Triathlons 10KR, 5KR, 1MW 10KR, 5KR/W, FR

Edwardsburg Fort Gratiot Elk Rapids

(574) 293-1683 (810) 329-5214 (231) 342-1058

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Kayla O’Mara Memorial Run Lifetime Fitness Kid’s Tri Maritime Days 5K River Run

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR, handcycle Goodrich tri Rochester 5KR/W Marine City

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Millennium Triathlon Mint City 10 Miler, 5K & Family Fun Walk Port Oneida Barn to Barn Trail Run/Walk

Triathlon, Kids Tri 10MR, 5KR 5KR/W, kids run, ?TBD

Grand Rapids St. Johns Glen Arbor

(616) 540-9071 (989) 224-3316 (231) 334-6103

millenniumtriathlon.com mintcity10miler.co phsb.org

Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13 Sat, 8/3/13

Race for Home 5K Run Clark Lake Shermanator Triathlon & 5K Run - Tentative Date Streets of Fire 8K

5KR/W 12KR, 5KR/W, 3/4K Kids run Triathlon, 5KR, Kids 8KR/W

Troy Clark Lake Augusta Grand Rapids

(248) 414-4080 (517) 782-6106 (269) 731-3004 (616) 240-6756

bethany.org/raceforhome sixthdwyer@comcast.net shermanatortri.org grandrapidsrunningclub.org

Sat, 7/27/13 Sat, 7/27/13

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR/W

Alden

dbrindle@lindenschools.org hansons-running.com hansons-running.com

michiganrunner.tv

Dowagiac (269) 782-1000 swmich.edu/fireup/stevesrun/

keweenawcopperman.org ColomaPeachFest.com cranhillranch.com sgarrod@hnjh.org eaglelaketri.com raceservices.com www.elkrapidschamber.org

(810) 429-3991 kaylarun.com (248) 601-9400 jbird@lifetimefitness.com maritimedays@gmail.com marinecitymaritimedays.org

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sat, 8/3/13

Sat, 8/3/13

The Experience

Tri, Olympic, Sprint

Frankenmuth

(231) 546-2229

3disciplines.com

Sun, 8/4/13

The Legend 5 & 10 Mile Trail Run Danskin Triathlon Series

Triathlons

Howell

(419) 829-2398

eliteendeavors.com

Sun, 8/4/13 Sun, 8/4/13 Mon, 8/5/13

Maytag Ironman 70.3 Steelhead Triathlon USA 100 Mile Trail Championships KAR Free Member 5K Fun Run

Triathlon 100MR 5KR

Benton Harbor Burning River, OH Kalamazoo

(773) 404-2372 (269) 760-1700

ironmansteelhead.com usatf.org kalamazooarearunners.org

Tue, 8/6/13 Wed, 8/7/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Doozie’s Ice Cream Fun Run/Walk Series

training 5MR, 3MR, 1MR

Sterling Heights Mt. Pleasant

(586) 323-9683 (989) 772-0323

hansons-running.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Thu, 8/8/13 Thu, 8/8/13 Fri, 8/9/13

Great Pizza Challenge Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Fred Meijer White Pine Trail 200 Relay

5KR/W, kids run 200M relay - 36 legs

Flint (810) 487-0954 riverbendstriders.com Royal Oak (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com Comstock Park dbostian@live.com fredmeijerwhitepinetrail200.com

Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13

Badges Toward a Cause BWL Hometown Power 5K Cheeseburger 5K Run and Walk

5KR/W 5KR/W 5KR/W

Midland Lansing Caseville

Wed, 8/7/13

Red Carpet Run 5K

13.1MR, 10MR, 5MR

Laingsburg

5KR,

(734) 929-9027 www.runlegend.com

West Bloomfield (734) 929-9027 redcarpetrun.com

(989) 631-4439 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (517) 702-6185 runningfoundation.com (989) 453-4478 scheurer.org

Sat, 8/10/13

Crystal Lake Team Marathon

26.2 M Relay Beulah (231) 930-4222 5KR/W 5KR/W tri: distances vary with age

Muskegon Tustin Portage

Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13

Sat, 8/10/13

Lexington 5K and Mile Fun Run National Blueberry Festival 5K

Run Thru Hell

5KR, 1MR, kids race 10KR, 5KR

Lexington South Haven

Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13

Saline’s Summerfest 5K Run/Walk Sanford and Sun Triathlon Steve’s “Raider Stomp”

5KR/W Saline Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Du: Sprint Sanford 10KR, 5KR/W Decatur

Sat, 8/10/13

Summer in the City 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run

5KR,1MFR

Sat, 8/10/13

Tahqua Trail Run The Zombie Dash

5KR

Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13 Sun, 8/11/13

West Michigan I Tri 4 Fun Triathlon Wood Duck Dash Camino of St. James

Triathlon, Kids Tri 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run 8KR, 5KR

Fremont Brownstown Mason

(231) 924-2100 (734) 507-1789 (517) 676-9111

westmichigantri.com everalracemgt.com caminostjames.com

Sun, 8/11/13 Sun, 8/11/13 Sun, 8/11/13

Ice Cream Mile Milford Memories Fun Run Petoskey Triathlons

1MR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR Tri: Olympic, Sprint

Traverse City Milford Petoskey

(231) 883-4516 (248) 685-7129 (231) 546-2229

tctrackclub.com milfordmemories.com 3disciplines.com

Sun, 8/11/13 Sun, 8/11/13

Swim to the Moon Sylvania Triathlon/Duathlon

10KS, 5KS, 1.2MS, 1/2MS Triathlons, Duathlons

Gregory Sylvania, OH

(734) 678-5045 (419) 829-2398

epicraces.com www.eliteendeavors.com

Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13 Sat, 8/10/13

Sat, 8/10/13

Sun, 8/11/13

Hey 5K Run/Walk Kettunen Center 5K Trail Run/Walk Kids Get Active Triathlon

Stony Creek Off Road Triathlon

Wed, 8/14/13 T-Rex Tri & Kids’ Tri

10 MR, 4.8 MR

Pinckney

25KR, 10KR

crystallakecommunitybusinessassoc.com (231) 563-6280 (231) 829-3421 (269) 978-2437

heyradio.com kettunencenter.org spiritracing.us

(810) 359-3379 (269) 639-2805

speedyraces.net blueberryfestival.com

(724) 429-4494 (231) 546-2229 (269) 423-5081

salinesummerfest.org 3disciplines.com www.stevesraiderstomp.org

(734) 878-6640

Paradise

(715) 701-0360

Battle Creek

gaultracemanagement.com

greatlakesendurance.com

(269) 788-4498

summerinthecity5k.com

Kalamazoo mark@miadventureracing.com thezombiedash.com

Triathlon, Duathlon

Shelby Township (877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

Tri: 1/2MS/ 12 MB/ 5KR

Brighton

(734) 929-9027 runtrextri.com

Tue, 8/13/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

training

Sterling Heights

(586) 323-9683

hansons-running.com

Wed, 8/14/13

Tarahumara Trail Relay

3 person, 3 loops, 1.5 M

Mt. Pleasant

(989) 772-0323

mtpleasantstriders.com

Thu, 8/15/13 Thu, 8/15/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Bauman’s Charity 5K

5KR/W, kids runs

10K, 5K, 1M, kids’ run

Flint

Royal Oak

Howell

(810) 238-5981 riverbendstriders.com (517) 546-0693

howellrecreation.org

Fri, 8/16/13 Fri, 8/16/13 Sat, 8/17/13

Marquette Trail 50 Mile /50K & Relay Q-Town 5K & 10K Churchill Classic

50KR relay 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR, kids run 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR

Marquette Quincy Cheboygan

(906) 228-9012 (517) 283-1726 (231) 627-7111

marquettetrail50.com facebook.com/qtown5k cnbismybank.com

Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13

Farmington Run for the Hills

Marquette Trail 50 Mile /50K & Relay

10KR, 5KR/W, 1KFR

Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13

Mitchell’s Run Through Rockford Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail Series Old Farts Marathon, 13.1 and 5K

5KR/W, kids run 4MR 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 5KR

Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13

Panther Spirit Race Petoskey Festival on the Bay Wellness Walk & Run Portland Riverfest Run Run and Play for Ariana Mae

5KR/W, kids race 5KR/W, kids run 10KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run

Fri, 8/16/13

Sat, 8/17/13

Howell Melon Run

Come to the River 5K

5KR/W

50MR, 50KR

michiganrunner.net

Farmington Lansing

(248) 880-3852

hansons-running.com

farmingtonrunforthehills.com

(517) 482-1346

runningfoundation.com

(906) 228-9012

marquettetrail50.com

Rockford Rochester Hills Lowell

(616) 863-9168 (248) 320-5705 (616) 260-2669

mitchellsrun.org www.jeffwatters.com fallsburghalf.8k.com

DeWitt Petoskey Portland Grand Ledge

(231) 347-4150 (517) 647-7985 (517) 242-1327

runningfoundation.com petoskeyfestival.com Portland-Michigan.org arianasrun.com

Marquette

(248) 616-9665

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 8/17/13

Somerset Stampede

Strides for Health The Arc Stroll, Roll & 5K Run/Walk

5KR/W 5KR/W

Allegan Midland

(269) 686-4239 stridesforhealth.com (989) 631-4439 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13 Sun, 8/18/13

Three Rivers Triathlon & Duathlon Thunder Bay Open Water Swim - Tentative Date Charlevoix Triathlon

Triathlons, Duathlon 1MS, 1/2MS Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du

Three Rivers Alpena Charlevoix

(269) 278-2075 (989) 354-7314 (877) 300-1392

aquamantri.com jgentry@first-federal.com tritofinish.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Sun, 8/18/13 Sun, 8/18/13

Grand Woods 5K Island Lake Triathlon - Summer Ludington Lighthouse Triathlon & Duathlon

5KR/W Tri: sprint or olympic Tri: Olympic, Sprint

Lansing Brighton Ludington

(517) 702-0226 (734) 845-7559 (810) 714-5768

runningfoundation.com elementevents.com 3disciplines.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Sun, 8/18/13 Sun, 8/18/13

Montrose Blueberry Festival Run Some Mora Total Health Fitness Challenge 3 Mile

8KR/W, 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR 3M adventure

Montrose Ann Arbor Lansing

(810) 449-8340 blueberryrace.com (734) 223-9162 runsomemora.com (517) 321-8568 totalhealthfitnesschallenge.com

Sun, 8/18/13 Tue, 8/20/13

USA Marathon Trail Championships Hanson Speed Session

26.2MR training

Manitou Springs, CO Sterling Heights (586) 323-9683

Tue, 8/20/13 Tue, 8/20/13 Thu, 8/22/13

Riverside Park Co-Ed Relay Swim Run Series 3 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

X-C relay, 5 alternating .5mile laps Grand Rapids 500mS/ 5KR; 1000mS/ 5KR Shelby Twp Royal Oak

(616) 884-0088 (231) 546-2229 (248) 616-9665

grandrapidsrunningclub.org 3disciplines.com hansons-running.com

Fri, 8/23/13 Sat, 8/24/13

Sat, 8/24/13

Fall Preview Open Cross Country Meet Brainy Day 5K

Crim Festival of Races

5KR 5KR/W

(734) 649-2091 (616) 837-6242

a2racemanagement.com brainyday5k.com

Sat, 8/24/13 Sat, 8/24/13 Sat, 8/24/13

Gale’s Gym Summer Racing Series Race #3 Girl’s Best Friend Triathlon Grand Rapids Mud Run

5KR/W, kids run Edmore Tri: Olympic, Sprint; Du: Sprint Vicksburg 5KR obstacle race, teams, kids run Kentwood

(989) 427-4348 (231) 546-2229 (616) 560-0434

galesgym@gmail.com 3disciplines.com grandrapidsmudrun.com

Sat, 8/24/13 Sat, 8/24/13 Sat, 8/24/13

Hastings Summerfest Run Joe’s Long Run - By Invitation North Country Trail Run

10KR, 5KR/W 28.7MR 50MR, 26.2MR, 13.1 MR

Hastings Hawks Wellston

Sat, 8/24/13 Sat, 8/24/13 Sun, 8/25/13

Run for the Rolls Traffic Stop 5K Hansons Group Run

1MR/W 5KR/W training

Chelsea Grand Rapids Lake Orion

(734) 475-0843 (616) 826-5397 (248) 693-9900

runforthe rolls.com www.traffickstop5k.com hansons-running.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Sun, 8/25/13 Sun, 8/25/13

Merrell Down & Dirty National Mud & Obstacle Series 10KR/W, 5KR/W MI IRON Triathlons, Aquabike MI Titanium Triathlons, Aquabike

Milford Grand Rapids Plainfield Twp.

(818) 707-8866 (616) 437-3199 (616) 437-3199

downanddirtymudrun.com michiganiron.com mititanium.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Sun, 8/25/13

Summer’s End Trail Run Tri Goddess Tri

5KR/W, 1M kids’ run Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike

Saginaw Grass Lake

(989) 513-5195 (734) 678-5045

dfbernar@stcs.org epicraces.com

Sun, 8/25/13 Sun, 8/25/13 Tue, 8/27/13

Tri-Triathlons Twin Lake 5K Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

Tri: Olympic, Sprint 5KR training

Holly Twin Lake Sterling Heights

(231) 546-2229 (404) 384-4488 (586) 323-9683

3disciplines.com runningfoundation.com hansons-running.com

Tue, 8/27/13 Thu, 8/29/13 Thu, 8/29/13

Johnson Park Cross Country 5K End of Summer Classic Open Cross Country Meet Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

5KR 5KR

Grandville Brighton Royal Oak

(616) 538-2367 (734) 649-2091 (248) 616-9665

grandrapidsrunningclub.org a2racemanagement.com hansons-running.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13

Aliferis Memorial Races Big Bad Wolf Adventure Race Blue Water Triathlon and Duathlon

Du; 5KR, 2MW, 18MB, kids run Alpena 5KR/ 6MB/ 4M relay Big Rapids Tri: Olympic, Sprint Port Huron

(989) 356-7351 (231) 598-1918 (231) 546-2229

adiamond@agh.org bigbadwolf.eventbrite.com 3disciplines.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13

Cadillac Festival of Races Grand Marais 5K & Junior Triathlon

10K, 5K, Kid's Run, Triathlon 5KR, kids triathlon

(231) 876-0010 (906) 494-2700

cadillacfestivalofraces.com grandmaraismichigan.com

marquettemarathon.com marshallrun.com overtheriver.eventbrite.com

Sat, 8/17/13 Sat, 8/17/13

13.1MR, 5KR/W

Sun, 8/18/13 Traverse City Triathlon

Triathlons

10M, 8K, 5K, 1M, Kids

Sun, 8/25/13 Playmakers Classic Triathlon

tri:S/ 13MB/ 4MB

Somerset Center (517) 914-3181 somerset-run.com

Traverse City (231) 715-1406

Brighton Nunica

Flint

usatf.org hansons-running.com

(810) 235.3396 crim.org

(269) 948-3489 pennockhealth.com (989) 354-7314 jgentry@first-federal.com info@northcountryrun.com northcountryrun.com

Holt

Cadillac Grand Marais

enduranceevolution.com

(517) 349.3803

playmakersclassictri.com

Sat, 8/31/13

Labor Day 30K Run & 10K Walk/Run

30KR/B, 10KR/W, kids

Milford

(248) 685-7580 laborday30k.com

Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13

Marquette Marathon Marshall Run Over the River and Thru the Woods 5K

26.2MR, 13.1MR, 1/2MFR 5KR/W 5KR

Marquette Newaygo Big Rapids

(906) 360-4930 (616) 866-6665 (231) 598-1918

Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13

Swampfoot 4 Mile The Rally Race

Sat, 8/31/13

Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13 Sat, 8/31/13 Sun, 9/1/13

Run Like The Wind

10KR, 5KR/W

Westland

Touched by Adoption North Coast Challenge 5 Miler Run for River House Barefoot Triathlons

5KR/W, kids run 5MR, 3.4 MW, kids run 5KR/W, 1MFR Tri: Olympic, Sprint

Portland Westlake Grayling Acme

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

4MR, 1MR 5KR/W, FR

michiganrunner.tv

Saint Clair Hale

(517) 702-0226

runningfoundation.com

swampfoot@swampfoot4mile.com swampfoot4mile.com (810) 614-6160 whistler4916@gmail.com (517) 599-1910 (440) 808-5700 (989) 370-3636 (231) 546-2229

runningfoundation.com northcoastchallenge.com riverhouseinc.org 3disciplines.com

Sun, 9/1/13

Boyne City Triathlon

Annual Event Calendar 2013

Tri: Olympic & Sprint; Du Boyne City

(877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

Sun, 9/1/13 Sun, 9/1/13

Grand Marais Triathlon Michigan Miles for Mike

Tri: 300-yardS/ 14MB/ 5KR 5KR/W, 1MR, Kids Run

Grand Marais Coldwater

(906) 494-2700 (734) 846-5198

grandmaraismichigan.com michiganmilesformike.com

Sun, 9/1/13 Mon, 9/2/13 Mon, 9/2/13

Trufant Jubilee STump Chasers 5K Hart Healthy Labor Day 5K & Bridge Walk Hillsdale Labor Day 5K Run

5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MFR 5KR/W

Trufant Hart Hillsdale

(616) 560-6131 (231) 301-8449 (517) 439-4320

runningfoundation.com hartmainstreet.org hillsdaleschools.org

Mon, 9/2/13 Mon, 9/2/13 Mon, 9/2/13

Labor Day Run & Potluck Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run Mackinac Bridge Walk

10KR, 5KR/W, kids run 5MFR 5MW

Midland Mackinaw City St. Ignace

Mon, 9/2/13 Mon, 9/2/13 Tue, 9/3/13

Run for CHUM Half Marathon and 5K USA 20K Championships Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

13.1MR, 5KR, kids run 20KR training

Dansville New Haven, CT Sterling Heights

(517) 589-5252 (586) 323-9683

runningfoundation.co usatf.org hansons-running.com

Tue, 9/3/13 Thu, 9/5/13 Thu, 9/5/13

Swim Run Series 4 Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Island Lake Triathlon - Fall

750mS/ 5KR; 1.2MS/ 5KR

Shelby Twp Royal Oak Brighton

(231) 546-2229 (248) 616-9665 (734) 845-7559

3disciplines.com hansons-running.com elementevents.com

(231) 546-2229 (810) 333-5289

3disciplines.com isupportbrighton.com

Tri: Olympic, Sprint

(989) 274--9495 www.barc-mi.com (517) 347-7891 mackinacbridgerun.wordpress.com (906) 643-7600 mackinacbridge.org

Fri, 9/6/13

Run Woodstock - Day 1

3 Disciplines Triathlon Festival of Races 9-11 Memorial 5K

Tri: Half Iron, Olympic, Sprint 5KR/W

100MR, 100KR, 5KR

Pinckney

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Allegiance Health Race to Health Grape Lake 5K Run/Walk Happy Heart Run

5MR, 5KR/W, kids run 5K R/W 5KR/W, 1MFR

Jackson Paw Paw Coldwater

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Harvest Stompede K.L.A.A. Association Invitational Kazoo Area Foot Chase

7MR, 5KR, 3MW HS X-C 5KR 3.5 MR, 1MW

Suttons Bay Belleville Portage

(231) 421-1172 (734) 416-7774 (269) 321-9264

lpwines.com/harvest/ salemcrosscountry.org www.kazoofootchase.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Live Life Nspired 5K Mackinac Island 8 Mile Road Race Michigan Remembers 9-11 5K - Lansing Area

5KR/W, 1.5MW 8 MR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Charlotte Mackinac Island Lansing

(517) 543-9575 (810) 659-6493 (517) 333-6984

www.livelifeinspired.org www.runmackinac.com michiganremembers.org

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Miles for Missions Brazil Mt. Baldhead Challenge Mud Creek Crawl

4MR, 2MR/W 15KR, 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W

Jackson Douglas Sanford

(517) 914-3181 miles-for-missions.org (269) 857-8241 mtbaldheadchallenge.com (989) 493-9041 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Rhoades McKee Reeds Lake Triathlon Run for Life Run for Your Heart

1/2MS/ 17MB/ 4.9MR 5KR 13.1M, 10K, 5K, 1M, kids

East Grand Rapids (616) 949-1750 sperry@eastgr.org Sterling Heights runforlife.mi@gmail.com hansonsracemanagement.com Saginaw (989) 754-7283 runforyourheart.org

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

(734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.com

East Tawas Brighton

Sat, 9/7/13

Run Woodstock - Day 2 Spud Run St. Mary Fall Festival 5K

5KR/W 5KR, 2KFR

Posen Morrice

(969) 766-2308 (517) 625-4260

Pcac12@yahoo.com lnebo@catholicweb.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13 Sun, 9/8/13

Witch's Hat Run XTERRA Marquette Off-Road Triathlon Fowlerville Football Fun Run

10KR, 5KR/W, 1 MFR Triathlon 5KR/W,1MR/W

South Lyon Marquette Fowlerville

(248) 207-5135 (906) 235-6861 (517) 223-6481

www.slxc.com/witch superiortiming.com runningfoundation.com

Sun, 9/8/13 Sun, 9/8/13

Gazelle Sports Kids Adventure Challenge Harrier Cross Country Classic

2hour kids adventure race 5KR/W

Grand Rapids Huron Twp.

(616) 940-9888 (313) 382-2300

gazellesports.com lynnketelhut@hotmail.com

Run Woodstock - Day 3

(734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.com

Sat, 9/7/13 Sat, 9/7/13

Sun, 9/8/13 Sun, 9/8/13

Hartman Creek Trail Run

50M, 50K, 5M, 10K, 5K

(517) 788-4970 fitnesscouncil.org/runjackson/ (269) 657-1326 wineandharvestfestival.com mashauns@chcbc.com runningfoundation.com

Pinckney

25KR, 10KR, kdis run

(734) 929-9027 runwoodstock.com

Waupaca, WI (715) 701-0360 greatlakesendurance.com

Sun, 9/8/13

Kellie Sebrell DeWitt 5K Trail Run

Sun, 9/8/13

Sparrow Women Working Wonders

5MR

Sun, 9/8/13 Tue, 9/10/13

St. Mary Mercy Hospital 5K

8KR, 5KR/W

Pinckney

Trail for the Troops Run/Walk Hanson Speed Session

5KR/W 5KR/W training

Livonia

St. Johns Sterling Heights

Wed, 9/11/13 Thu, 9/12/13 Sat, 9/14/13

9-11 Hero Run Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Bakerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dozen Beer Run

5KR/W 13.1MR/W, 13.1MB

Holt Royal Oak Marshall

Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13

Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Chad Schieber Memorial Race COVE Benefit Beach Walk and Run

25MB, 50MB, 75MB, 100MB 10KR, 5KR, 1MR, kids run 10KR, 5KR/W

Mackinaw City Midland Pentwater

Sun, 9/8/13

Sat, 9/14/13

Fall Holly Recreation Triathlon/

5KRW

DeWitt

Lansing

Triathlons, Duathlon michiganrunner.net

Holly

(517) 669.3418

gap_711@comcast.net

(517) 899-5211

sparrowfoundation.org

(734) 655-1593 stmarymercy.org

katertaters21@yahoo.com runningfoundation.com (586) 323-9683 hansons-running.com

(248) 616-9665 shubertgiesen@yahoo.com

runningfoundation.com hansons-running.com bakersdozenbeerrun.com

(888) 455-8100 mackinawchamber.com (989) 708-9445 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (231) 869-5939 pentwater.org

(877) 300-1392 tritofinish.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 9/14/13

Iron Mountain Road and Trail Half Marathon

Sat, 9/14/13

John Rogucki Memorial Kensington Challenge

15KR, 5KR/W

Kegs N K’s Port Huron Run for Beer

Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13

Kesler for Kiods at the Shinsky Orphanage Kinde Polka Fest Run Live Centred Half Marathon

5KR/W 5KR/W,1MR 13.1MR

Bath Kinde Adrian

Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13

Michigan Remembers 9-11 5K - Detroit Area Oh These Irish Hills Peacock Strut

5KR/W 5KR/W 10KR/W, 5KR/W

Lake Orion Tipton Portage

(517) 333-6984 (517) 467-2670 (269) 323-1942

michiganremembers.org otih.org portagecommunitycenter.org

Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13 Sat, 9/14/13

Riverbend 5K Run / Walk for MS Run for Ryan St. John Applefest

5KR/W, kids run 8KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR 10KR, 5KR/W, 1MR

West Branch Flat Rock Fenton

(989) 225-9213 (734) 379-9200 (810) 735.9193

runningfoundation.com ryansfriends.org stjohnapplefest.org

Sat, 9/14/13 Sun, 9/15/13 Sun, 9/15/13

Urologic Consultants Prostate Cancer 5K Big Mac Shoreline Scenic Bike Tour Capital City River Run and Cooley Law School 5K

3MR/W Grand Rapids Ride across the “Mighty Mac” Mackinaw City 13.1MR, 5KR, 1MFR, 1/4 MFR Lansing

Support@SnapRegistration.com (888) 455.8100 mackinawchamber.com (517) 332.2681 www.ccriverrun.org

Sun, 9/15/13 Sun, 9/15/13 Sun, 9/15/13

Cooley Law 5K Race for Education Driathlon Lake Michigan Credit Union Bridge Run

5KR/W, kids runs 5K canoe/ 15KB/ 5KR 10MR, 5KR/W

Lansing Bay City Grand Rapids

(517) 371-5140 j@shankool.com (616) 262-4124

cooley.edu/race/ baycitymorningrotary.com thebridgerun.com

Sun, 9/15/13 Sun, 9/15/13

Michigan’s Triathlon & Duathlon Championship Romeo 2 Richmond Half Marathon

Triathlons, Duathlon 13.1MR/W, 5KR/W

Detroit Richmond

(231) 546-2229 (586) 469-5065

3disciplines.com romeo2richmondrace.com

Sun, 9/15/13 Tue, 9/17/13 Thu, 9/19/13

Timber Trail Races Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

13.1MR, 8MR, 5KR/W training

Harrison Sterling Heights Royal Oak

(989) 386-6651 (586) 323-9683 (248) 616-9665

www.midmich.edu hansons-running.com hansons-running.com

Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13

5K Trail Run for 2-1-1 Albion 5K Center of the World 5K Fun Run & Walk

5KR 5KR/W 5KR/W

Ionia Albion New Troy

(616) 794-9840 (517) 914-3181 (269) 405-6857

runningfoundation.com albion5k.com friendsofnewtroy.org

Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13

Dances with Dirt - Hell

Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13

Grosse Pointe Run

13.1MR, 2MR/W, kids run

Sun, 9/15/13 Run Wild for the Detroit Zoo

10KR, 5KR, FW

Milford

(248) 685-0043 aatrackclub.org

Iron Mountain

lvillringer@fnbimk.com imrthalfmarathon.org

Port Huron

(810) 824-3272

.elitefeetrunning.com

(312) 386-7471 friendsoftheorphans.org/shinsky5 goretski@avci.net kindepolkafest.com/ (517) 403-7687 runningprincipal@gmail.com

Royal Oak

(248) 336-5735

detroitzoo.org/runwild/

50MR, 50KR, 100 K Relay Pickney/Hell

(734) 929-9027 danceswithdirt.com

10KR, 5KR/W

(313) 506-3982 (800) 852-9781

grossepointerun.com

Walker Kalamazoo Toronto

(773) 687-4595 (269) 343-9675 (416) 944-2765

warriordash.com movingandthriving5k.org canadarunningseries.com

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W, 1MFR Tri: Olympic, Sprint

Perry Howell South Haven

(517) 974-1969 (734) 474-2176 (231) 546-2229

playmakers.com howellnaturecenter.org 3disciplines.com

Birch Run Charity Run Chris Voiers Memorial Run/Walk Great Grand River Paddle/ Bike/ Run

10KR, 5KR/W, 1KFR 5KR/W tri: paddle/ B/ R

Birch Run Mount Clemens Grand Ledge

(877) 300-1392 (586) 615-4103 (517) 862-2920

tritofinish.com jenniv24@hotmail.com grandadventurerace.com

Sun, 9/22/13 Sun, 9/22/13 Sun, 9/22/13

Oakville Half Marathon & 10K Touching Souls 5K Walk/ Run and Remember USA 5K Championship

13.1MR/W, 10KR/W, 2KR 5KR/W 5KR

Oakville, ON Potterville Providence, RI

(905) 949-1910 oakvillehalfmarathon.com (517) 881-2658 touchingsoulsfoundation.com usatf.org

Tue, 9/24/13 Wed, 9/25/13 Thu, 9/26/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Hunter’s Ale 5K Fun Run Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

training 5KR

Sterling Heights Mt. Pleasant Royal Oak

(586) 323-9683 (989) 772-0323 (248) 616-9665

Thu, 9/26/13 Fri, 9/27/13 Fri, 9/27/13

Run4Reading 5KR/W Coaching Legends Classic Middle School Cross Country Meet 5KR Moonlit Miles for Marrow 15KR, 5KR

Grand Rapids Brighton Greenville

nicolevanzo1@gmail.com run4reading.com (734) 649-2091 a2racemanagement.com (616) 855-1982 moonlitmiles.com

Fri, 9/27/13 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13

Run for Justice ABC Challenge Walk All Feet No Hands 5K

Howell Bellaire Williamston

(517) 546-4700 runningfoundation.com (231) 264-9843 antrimcountyhightea.org info@manyhandsmi.org manyhandsmi.org

Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13

Coaching Legends Classic HIgh School Cross Country Meet 5KR Du North du: 4.25MR/ 16.3MB/ 5.4MR Grand River Run 8KR, 2MR/W Helluva Run 5KR/W

Brighton Manistee Ada Pinckney

(734) 649-2091 (616) 261-9706 (616) 975-0945 (734) 730-7053

Sat, 9/21/13

Chasing the Cure for Ovarian Cancer

5KR/W, 5K pump & run, 1MFR Sturgis

Fight for Air Run/Walk

5KR/W, 1MW

I Gave My Sole for Parkinson’s Lake Superior Shore Run

5KR/W 13.1 MR, 5KR, Kids Run

Okemos Marquette

Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13

Michigan Warrior Dash II Moving & Thriving 5K Oasis Zoo Run

3.25 MR obstacle race 5KR/W, kids run 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run

Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13 Sat, 9/21/13

Perryfest Rambler Save the Wildlife 5K Run/Walk South Beach Triathlons

Sun, 9/22/13 Sun, 9/22/13 Sun, 9/22/13

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Grosse Pointe Farms

10KR, 5KR, 1MR/W, kids run up to 10MFR/W 5KR, kids run

michiganrunner.tv

Detroit

(269) 251-8740

chasingthecure.net

(248) 784-2000

FightForAirDetroit.org

playmakers.com superiorlandskiclub.com

hansons-running.com mtpleasantstriders.com hansons-running.com

a2racemanagement.com stridersrun.com grandriver-run.com runningfoundation.com

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13

Kellogg’s Dig ‘em Dash Park 2 Park 1/2 Marathon & 5K

5KR/W 13.1MR, 5KR

Battle Creek (269) 961-2411 david.tanis@kellogg.com Holland (616) 399-9190 park2parkrace.com

Sat, 9/28/13

Hungerford Games

50MR, 26.2MR, 13.1MR,

Big Rapids

(231) 250-9532

Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13

Pumpkinfest Run 5K and 10K Run for the Rouge Run for the Son

5KR 5KR 5KR/W

South Lyon Canton Portage

(248) 207-5135 slxc.com/pumpkinfestrun2013 (313) 792-9621 www.therouge.org (269) 344-7333 s-heights.org

Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13 Sat, 9/28/13

Run on the Rez 5K 5KR/W, 1MR/W Mt. Pleasant Sault Area Chamber of Commerce Chase 26.2MR, 13.1MR, 6.6MR, 5KR Sault Ste. Marie, MI Shoreline Sport & Spine Oktoberfest Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K Spring Lake

Sat, 9/28/13

Williamsburg

(989) 772-0323 (906) 632-3301 (616) 844-2734

mtpleasantstriders.com www.saultstemarie.org oktoberfestmarathon.com

thebrooksieway.com

Sat, 9/28/13

Vasa Trail Run

West Side 5K Run/Walk & Children’s Fun Run

5KR/W, kids run

13.1MR, 10KR, 5KR/W

Rochester Hills

(810) 235-3397

Sun, 9/29/13 Sun, 9/29/13 Sun, 9/29/13

Eye Care Do You? Hansons 16 Mile Marathon Training Run Live United 5K

13.1MR, 8KR, 5KR 4-16 MR 5KR

Oscoda Grosse Pointe Grand Rapids

kcreger@lmsf.net lmsf.net (313) 882-1325 hansons-running.com dbostian@live.com

Tue, 10/1/13 Tue, 10/1/13 Thu, 10/3/13

CMU Homecoming Miles for Medals - TBA Oct. Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run

Mt. Pleasant Grosse Pointe Royal Oak

(989) 773-2595 (248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13

Depot Days Earleen Fox/Tanger Style Pink Memorial 5K

Sun, 9/29/13 Brooksie Way Half Marathon

25KR, 10KR, 5KR

hungerfordgames.com

Traverse City

Sun, 9/29/13 Playmakers Autumn Classic 8K

8KR/W, 1MFR, 1/2 M FR

Sat, 10/5/13

13.1MR, 5KR

Bruckelaufe - The Bridge Race

Haslett

5KR, 1MW

(231) 932-5401 runvasa.com (231) 409-2804

tcwscc.com

(517) 349.3803 playmakers.com

mtpleasantstriders.com hansons-running.com hansons-running.com

Frankenmuth info@bruckelaufe.org

5KR/W 5KR/W

Standish West Branch

bruckelaufe.org

(989) 714-2496 depotdaysrace.com (989) 685-2552 earleenfoxmemorial5kwalkrun.com

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13

Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - ArtPrize Edition 4 hour adventure race Island Boodle 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W Lansing Christian School 5K 5KR/W, kids run

Grand Rapids Beaver Island Lansing

(616) 460-9331 grUrbanAdventureRace.com (231) 448-2505 www.beaverisland.org (517) 719-0603 lansingchristianschool.org

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13

Michigan State Police Fall Color 5K Nikki’s Shortcut 5K Run/Walk

5KR/W 5KR/W

Northville Township Three Oaks

(810) 664-2906 (269) 405-3373

10KR, 5KR/W, 1M kid’s

Wayne

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13

Porcupine Mountains Trail Marathon Red October Run

26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, kids

Sat, 10/5/13

Portage Invitational

x-c meet, open 5K

Sat, 10/5/13

Remembrance Run

5KR/W, 1MR/W

Sat, 10/5/13

Salmon Run/Walk

10KR/W, 5KR/W

Sat, 10/5/13

Sandhill Crane Trail 1/2 Marathon & 10K 13.1MR, 10KR Scary Halloween Hallow

5KR, 1.5MFR

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13

SOTL Storm Runners Race The Crabby Apple United Way Charities Trail Run

Sat, 10/5/13 Sat, 10/5/13 Sun, 10/6/13

Silver City

Portage

Traverse City

(715) 701-0360

(313) 586-5486

www.tblofmi.com nikkis-shortcut.org

greatlakesendurance.com

oakwood.org/redoctoberrun/

(269) 323-5233

www.portageinvite.com

(231) 941.8118

remembrancerun.com

Vandalia (574) 215-4779

cairnstoneadventuretours.com

Baldwin

(231) 745-8804

salmonrunbaldwin.com

Port Huron

(810) 984-4847

speedyraces.net

5KR/W, 1MFR 5MR, 2.5MR/W,1MFR 10KR, 5KR

Brighton St. Ignace Houghton Lake

(734) 231-2792 (906) 430-5666 (989) 751-3968

sotlschool.com saintignace.org ski10155@yahoo.com

Wayne County Cross Country Championships Zonta Breast Cancer Awareness Run/Walk Andy T’s Pumpkin Trot

HS X-C 5KR 5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, kid’s run

Belleville Alpena St. Johns

(734) 416-7774 (989) 358-7297 (989) 224-7674

salemcrosscountry.org alpenazonta.org andyts.com

Sun, 10/6/13

Heritage Run 5K

5KR/W

Lansing

guities@lcc.edu

runningfoundation.com

Sun, 10/6/13 Sun, 10/6/13 Sun, 10/6/13

KDB Melanoma 5K Run/Walk MSU Federal Credit Union Dinosaur Dash Race for Healthy Kids

5KR/W 5KR/W, 1MR 5KR/W, kids run

MIlford (313) 505-2445 melanomawalk.org East Lansing (517) 355-2370 museum.msu.edu/events/dinosaurdash/ Rockford (616) 632-7296 raceforhealthykids.org

Sun, 10/6/13 Sun, 10/6/13

Stay Dry Tri Trick or Feet 5K Kidney Run

5K canoe/ 10KB/ 5KR 5KR/W, Tot Trot

Milford Northville

Sun, 10/6/13 Sun, 10/6/13 Sun, 10/6/13

Troy HIgh School 5K and Fun Run USA Marathon Championships USA Masters 5 km Championships

5KR, 1KFR 26.2MR 5KR

Troy Minneapolis, MN Syracuse, NY

Sat, 10/12/13 Sat, 10/12/13 Sat, 10/12/13

Autism Society of Michigan 5K Bee Brave 5K Run/Walk Danae’s Race

Sun, 10/6/13 Betsie Valley Run 13.1M, 10K, 5K, kids Thompsonville (231) 378-4578 betsievalleyrun.com Sun, 10/6/13 Great Prostate Cancer Challenge 5K, kids run Rochester (248) 336-3189 greatprostatecancerchallenge.com/races/detroit/

Sun, 10/6/13

Sleeping Bear Marathon & Half Marathon 26.2MR, 13.1MR

Thu, 10/10/13 Run 4 Wine

Empire

4MR/W

Grand Blanc

5KR/W, 1/2M kids run 5KR/W 5KR

michiganrunner.net

Lansing Caledonia Lansing

(231) 715-1406

enduranceevolution.com

(248) 660-4337 sites.google.com/site/staydrytri/ (734) 837-8994 www.athleticventures.com (248) 637-7052

troyhighorchestra.org usatf.org usatf.org

(810) 233-8851 run4winerace.com (517) 908-3611 (616) 698-8054 (517) 896-5257

autism-mi.org beebrave.com runningfoundation.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Sat, 10/12/13 Sat, 10/12/13 Sat, 10/12/13

Fall Colors Bridge Race Lane Walker Foundation 5K Run OktoberFAST 5K Run Run/Walk

Sat, 10/12/13 Run Scream Run

5.4MR/W 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run

Mackinaw City St. Louis Oxford

(231) 436-5664 www.mackinawcity.com (989) 621-7332 thelanewalkerfoundation.org (248) 628-2571 kingsburyschool.org

10KR, 5KR,1MR

Ypsilanti

(734) 929-9027 runscreamrun.com

Sat, 10/12/13

Run for Health

10KR/W, 5KR/W

Sat, 10/12/13

Run Through the Meadows Middle School Cross Country Meet

Sat, 10/12/13 Sun, 10/13/13 Sun, 10/13/13

Whistlestop Marathon and Half Marathon Child Benefit Fund Halloween Hustle 5K Green Space 5K

26.2 MR, 13.1 MR, 10KR, 5KR Ashland, WI 5KR/W Lansing 5KR/W Mason

Sun, 10/13/13 Sun, 10/13/13 Sun, 10/13/13 Sun, 10/13/13

Hidden Forest Trail Run Portland St. Patrick Fall Festival Half Marathon & 5K Race for Ralya Safe Center 5K

8.5 MR, 5.5 MR, 2.5 MR/W 13.1MR, 5KR/W 5KR, Kids Run 5KR/W

Sun, 10/13/13 Wild Life Marathon

Hillsdale

5KR

Brighton

Clarkston Portland Haslett Owosso

(517) 437-5270

runningfoundation.com

(734) 649-2091

a2racemanagement.com

(800) 284-9484 (517) 483-6354 (517) 589-8159

whistlestopmarathon.com playmakers.com inghamconservation.com

(810) 487-0954 gaultracemanagement.com (517) 647-1709 runningfoundation.com Lerchss@haslett.12.mi.us runningfoundation.com (989) 723-9716 runningfoundation.com

26.2M, 13.1M, 5K, kids run Concord

Sterling Heights

(517) 392-8250

(586) 323-9683

wildlifemarathon.org

10KR/ 5KR/W

Grosse Pointe Royal Oak Holt

(248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665 (517) 827-9670

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com ymcaoflansing.org

5KR/W 5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run

Dimondale Saginaw Hastings

aubreys5k@gmail.com aubreys5k.com (989) 964-4215 svsu.edu/svsu5k (517) 543-7500 runningfoundation.com

GVSU Homecoming 5K 5KR, kids run Michigan High School Cross Country U.P. State Finals 5KR Michigan Middle School Mega Jam Cross Country Meet 5KR

Allendale Munising Brighton

(616) 331-3360 (517) 332-5046 (734) 649-2091

St. Patâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 24 Hour Trail Race SVSU 5K Run and Walk Detroit Free Press / Talmer Bank Marathon

South Bend, IN (574) 274=-6439 stpats24hour.com Saginaw (989) 964-4215 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html Detroit/Windsor, ON (313) 222-6676 freepmarathon.com

Sun, 10/13/13

TCTC Lighthouse Half Marathon

13.1MR

Traverse City

info@lighthousehalf.com

Tue, 10/15/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

training

Tue, 10/15/13 Thu, 10/17/13 Fri, 10/18/13

Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Westside YMCA Boo Race Trail 10K/ 5K

Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13

Aubreyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Butterfly 5K Cardinal Family Fun 5K Walk Run CASA Superhero Run

Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13 Sat, 10/19/13 Sun, 10/20/13

100KR/ 24, 12, or 6 hour run 5KR/W 26.2MR/Wheel, 13.1M, 5K

Sun, 10/20/13 Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon

26.2 MR, 13.1 MR

5KR/W Sun, 10/20/13 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 26.2 M, 13.1M, 5K, kids Sun, 10/20/13

Road to the Broad 5K

Sun, 10/20/13 Tullymore Duathlon Sun, 10/20/13 Tue, 10/22/13

USA 50 Mile Road Championships Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays

Tue, 10/22/13 Thu, 10/24/13 Thu, 10/24/13

Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Run 4 Your Life 5K

Fri, 10/25/13 Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13

5KR/ 12MB/ 5KR

50MR training

Grand Rapids

(616) 293-3145

lighthousehalf.com

hansons-running.com

gvsulakers.com/m-xc www.mhsaa.com a2racemanagement.com

grandrapidsmarathon.com

East Lansing (248) 613-3274 runningfoundation.com Toronto, ON (416) 944-2765 torontowaterfrontmarathon.com

Stanwood

(866) 972-4837 tullymoregolf.com (586) 323-9683

usatf.org hansons-running.com

5KR/W, kids run

Grosse Pointe Royal Oak Holland

(248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665 (616) 392-3610

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com hfhclinic.org

Frightful Friday Fun 5K Walk/ Run Alger Heights Halloween 5K Clare Pumpkin 5K

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Minden City Grand Rapids Clare

(989) 864-3123 (616) 929-0190 (989) 386-9190

mclions5k.webs.com www.alger5k.com clarepumpkinrun.com

Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13

Cross County Classic Cross-Country Classic Emily Schmidt Memorial Trunk or Treat Trot

8KR, 5KR, 4KR, 3KR 5KR, 4KR, 3KR 5KR/W, 1MFR

Ann Arbor Ann Arbor Clarkston

ronjasmine@aol.com aatrackclub.org/events/ (734) 330-7931 www.aatrackclub.org (248) 625-1611 clarkstonumc.org

Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13

Escape the Terror Xtreme Run Frightening 5K and Haunted Hilly Half Marathon Great Turtle Half Marathon

5KR, kids run 13.1MR, 5KR 13.1 MR, 5.7 MR/W

Gaylord Briston, IN Mackinac Island

(231) 546-2229 (574) 293-1683 (810) 487-0954

Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13

KAR Halloween Hash & Kids Trick or Treat Run Origami Haunted 5K

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W/Wheel, 1MW

Kalamazoo Mason

(269) 383-8761 (517) 455-0264

Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13

Run Like Hell Halloween 5k St. Mary 5K The Zombie Dash

5KR/W 5KR/W, kids run 5KR

Ferndale Williamston Grand Rapids

(248) 269-8759 cff.org/Chapters/detroit/ (517) 803-5420 stmary5krun@gmail.com mark@miadventureracing.com zombiedash.com

Sat, 10/26/13 Sat, 10/26/13 Sun, 10/27/13

USA 24 Hour Championships Wolf Lake 5K Hansons Group Run

24 hour run 5KR training

Oklahoma City, OK Brighton Lake Orion

(810) 231-4169 (248) 693-9900

Sun, 10/27/13 Sun, 10/27/13 Sun, 10/27/13

Hello, Yeti! Run Thru Hell on Halloween Eve Tim Gordon - Quad A 10 Miler

5KR, 1MB 8KR, 5KR/W 10MR

Parma Pinckney Grand Ledge

(517) 841-8240 run270.blogspot.com (517) 702-0226 runningfoundation.com kvnjns71@yahoo.com runningfoundation.com

Sat, 10/26/13 Headless Horseman 5K

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

10KR, 5KR

michiganrunner.tv

Boalsburg, PA Sterling Heights

Howell

(517) 546-0693

3disciplines.com stonesouppromotions.com runmackinac.com

howellrecreation.org krvtrail.com www.origamirehab.org

usatf.org hamburgfitness.net hansons-running.com

Annual Event Calendar 2013 Sun, 10/27/13 Wicked Halloween Run Dirty Herd Fall Classic

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR

4MR, 2MR

Plymouth

Tue, 10/29/13 Tue, 10/29/13 Wed, 10/30/13

Hanson Speed Session -Tuesdays Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Post a PR - Last Chance Cross Country Meet

training

Thu, 10/31/13 Fri, 11/1/13 Sat, 11/2/13

Hansons Beginners Walk/Run & Tempo Run Great State Race Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge

5KR 27MB

Sat, 11/2/13 Sat, 11/2/13 Sat, 11/2/13

Meaningful Moments 5K Michigan HS Cross Country L.P. State Finals Outrun Hunger

Sat, 11/2/13 Sat, 11/2/13 Sat, 11/2/13

Sun, 10/27/13

Twin Rivers 5K

5KR/W, kids run

Mon, 10/28/13

(248) 345-6168

wickedhalloweenrun.com

(989) 855-2646

ioniapublicschools.org

(616) 940-9888

gazellesports.com

Sterling Heights Grosse Pointe Brighton

(586) 323-9683 (248) 693-9900 (734) 649-2091

hansons-running.com hansons-running.com a2racemanagement.com

Royal Oak

(248) 616-9665

Kalkaska

(231) 922-5926

hansons-running.com juliana00@comcast.net iceman.com

5KR/W 5KR 5KR/W, kids run

Lansing (517) 975-9900 Brooklyn (517) 332-5046 Commerce Township (248) 887-3700

runningfoundation.com mhsaa.com/sports.aspx outrunhunger.com

Running With the Waves 5K Scope It Out Detroit 5K Run/Walk U of M/MSU Tailgate Challenge

5KR/W 5KR 5KR/W

Owosso New Boston Flint

Sat, 11/2/13 Sun, 11/3/13 Sun, 11/3/13

USA Half Marathon Trail Championships D.O. Monster Dash Turkey Trot Cross Country Run

13.1MR 5KR/W 6KR X-C

Moab, UT East Lansing Mt Pleasant

(509) 991-0492 (989) 772-0323

Tue, 11/5/13 Thu, 11/7/13 Sat, 11/9/13

Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Hansons Tempo Run ANG Road Hawg Classic

10KR, 5KR/W

Grosse Pointe Royal Oak Battle Creek

(248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com (248) 616-9665 hansons-running.com (269) 969-3441 road.hawg.classic@gmail.com

Sat, 11/9/13 Sat, 11/9/13 Sat, 11/9/13

Central Lake Elementary PTO Turkey Trot Lowell YMCA Turkey Trot Ohio/Michigan 5K

5KR/W, 1MFR 5KR 5KR

Central Lake Lowell Walbridge, OH

5KR, 2KW 50KR

Dexter

(231) 675-7007 (616) 897-8445 (419) 699-3364

Oxford Boulder City, NV

(248) 628-1720

(734) 213-1033

a2turkeytrot.com

Lansing Highland

(517) 927-8955 (248) 320-9102

woldumar.org stayintheshade.org

www.leaf4Kids.com hansons-running.com hansons-running.com

Sat, 11/9/13

Original Ann Arbor Turkey Trot

Muir

Grand Rapids

5KR

10KR/W, 5KR/W, Iron Turkey

(810) 240-9891 runningwiththewaves@gmail.som (989) 430-4683 scopeitout5k.com (810) 659-6493 gaultracemanagement.com usatf.org www.com.msu.edu/ss/ mtpleasantstriders.com

active.com grymca.org stjeromewalbridge.org

Sat, 11/9/13 Sat, 11/9/13

OTPR Turkey Trot USA 50 km Trail Championships

Sat, 11/9/13 Sun, 11/10/13

Woldumar Nature Center Run-a-Munk Highland Rugged Man

13.1MR, 10KR/W, 5KR/W 4.8MR, 2MW

10KR, 1MR/W, 4KR

Roseville

Sun, 11/10/13 Tue, 11/12/13 Thu, 11/14/13

The Burg Trail Run Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays Hansons Tempo Run

10KR, 5KR/W, 1MFR

Laingsburg Grosse Pointe Royal Oak

(517) 285-6487 (248) 693-9900 (248) 616-9665

Fri, 11/15/13 Sat, 11/16/13 Sat, 11/16/13

Yule Run, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll Walk 5K Blitzen the Dotte Dirty Duel

5KR/W 10KR, 5KR/W 3.7MR, 3.1MR

Grand Rapids Wyandotte Grand Rapids

(616) 233-3560 yulerun5k.com (734) 284-5560 wyandotteboatclub.com mark@miadventureracing.com dirtyduel.com

Sun, 11/10/13 Roseville Big Bird Run

Sat, 11/16/13

Sun, 11/17/13 Kona Hot Chocolate Run

Grand Finale 5K and Team Invitational

Tue, 11/19/13

Hansons Group Run - Tuesdays

10KR, 5KR/W

Thu, 11/21/13 Sat, 11/23/13 Sat, 11/23/13

Hansons Tempo Run Granc Blanc Chocolate Run Pat Kellerman Memorial Turkey Trot

5KR/W 5KR/W

Sat, 11/23/13 Sun, 11/24/13 Tue, 11/26/13

WMU Turkey Trot Hansons Group Run Hansons Group Run

Plymouth

5KR, 5K/8K team

Lansing

Thu, 11/28/13 Ann Arbor Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5KR/W

(586) 445-5480 alipinski@roseville-mi.gov

(248) 345-6168 konahotchocolaterun.com (517) 755-8440

runningfoundation.com-

(248) 693-9900

hansons-running.com

Royal Oak Grand Blanc Bad Axe

(248) 616-9665 (810) 238-5981 (989) 269-8272

hansons-running.com werunthistown.com lkahler42@gmail.com

Kalamazoo Lake Orion Grosse Pointe

(269) 387-3765 (248) 693-9900 (248) 693-9900

wmich.edu/rec/turkeytrot hansons-running.com hansons-running.com

Grosse Pointe

5KR/W training

www.oxparkrec.org usatf.org

Thu, 11/28/13

Dorks Brothers Turkey Trot

5KR

Alpena

(989) 354-7314

(248) 446-1315

goodboyevents.com

Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13

Galloping Gobbler 4 Miler Gazelle Sports Gobble Wobble Gobbler Gallop Trail Run

8MR, 4MR/W 4.1MR/W, 1MFR/W 5KR/W, 1MR

Fort Wayne, IN East Grand Rapids Saginaw

(260) 436-4824 (616) 940-9888 (989) 513-5195

FortWayneGobbler.com gazellesports.com dfbernar@stcs.org

Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13

Hansons Tempo Run Jackson YMCA Turkey Trot 10KR, 5KR/W KAR Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot Prediction Run 5KR

Royal Oak Jackson Portage

(248) 616-9665 (517) 795-4970 (269) 270-5641

Thu, 11/28/13 5/3 Bank Thanksgiving Turkey Trot

Ann Arbor

10KR, 5KR/W, kids run

michiganrunner.net

Detroit

(313) 247-4149

detroitturkeytrot.org thunderbaytrails.org

hansons-running.com jacksonymcaturkeytrot.com karturkeytrot.wordpress.com

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13 Thu, 11/28/13

Lansing Turkeyman Trot Tamarac Turkey Trot The ANTI-Turkey Trot

5KR 8KR 10MR, 10KR, 5KR/W

Lansing Fremont Shelby Twp.

(517) 702-0226 (231) 924-1795 (586) 532-1300

runningfoundation.com tamaracwellness.org shelbyrunclub.weebly.com

Thu, 11/28/13 Fri, 11/29/13 Sat, 11/30/13

Turkey Stampede Fantasy 5K Gobbler Gallop

10KR, 5KR, 1MW 5KR 4MR/W, 1MFR

Elkhart, IN Howell Milford

(574) 293-1683 (517) 546-3020 (248) 320-8167

stonesouppromotions.com howell.org gobblergallop.com

Sat, 11/30/13 Sat, 11/30/13 Tue, 12/3/13

Jessie Schenk Memorial “Turkey Chase” Toy Town Elfin 1K & Toy Trot 5K Hansons Group Run

5KR/W 5KR, 1KR

Catawba Island, OH Cadillac Grosse Pointe

(419) 797-4424 jessiesturkeychase.yolasite.com (231) 775-8697 toytowncadillac.com (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/5/13 Thu, 12/5/13 Sat, 12/7/13

Hansons Tempo Run Run Through the Lights ChoiceOne Bank St Nick Kick 5K/10K Run

5KR 10KR, 5KR/W

Royal Oak Kalamazoo Newaygo

(248) 616-9665 (269) 342-5996 (231) 652-3068

hansons-running.com gazellesports.com newaygonaturally.com

Sat, 12/7/13 Sat, 12/7/13 Sat, 12/7/13

Dashing through the Snow December Chill Adventure Race Dickens of a Run

1 Mile R/W 7 hr sprint 5KR

Fowlerville TBD Mt Pleasant

(810) 938-1315 (231) 233-4736 (989) 772-0323

fowlervillesports.com infiterrasports.com mtpleasantstriders.com

Sat, 12/7/13

Farmland 5K European Style XC Challenge

5KR, 1MFR

xcchallengetcruns.com

5KR/W

Dexter

(231) 631-2195

Ionia Jingle Bell 5K

5KR, 1MR

Traverse City

Sat, 12/7/13

Holiday Hustle

Ionia

(517) 702-0226

runningfoundation.com

Sat, 12/7/13 Sat, 12/7/13 Sat, 12/7/13

Jingle Bell Fun Run / Walk Reese Winter Road Race Series Scrooge Scramble

5KR, 2KW 10KR, 5KR/W 5KR/W

Port Huron Reese Lansing

(810) 987-6400 bluewaterymca.com/runs/ (989) 529-7904 race-mrm.com/Schedule.html (517) 899-5211 iloveoldtown.org

Sun, 12/8/13 Tue, 12/10/13 Tue, 12/10/13

Candy Cane Run Ann Arbor Track Club Winter Mini Track Meet Grosse Pointe Christmas Light Run

6MR, 3MR, 1.5 MR track meet 6MR

Grand Rapids Ann Arbor Grosse Pointe

(616) 240-6756 (734) 769-9105 (313) 882-1325

grandrapidsrunningclub.org aatrackclub.org/races hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/12/13 Sat, 12/14/13 Sat, 12/14/13

Hansons Tempo Run Alma Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk Jingle Belle Women’s 5K

5KR/W, kids run 5KR/W

Royal Oak Alma Lansing

(248) 616-9665 (989) 463-8336 (517) 490-2578

hansons-running.com aripley@ci.alma.mi.us www.dtdl.org

Sat, 12/14/13 Sat, 12/14/13

USATF National Club X-C Championships USATF National Junior X-C Championships

10KR, 6KR 5KR, 3KR

TBD San Antonio, TX

Sun, 12/15/13 Sun, 12/15/13 Tue, 12/17/13

Anchor Bay Jingle Bell Run Whoville 5K Run & Walk Hansons Group Run

5KR, 1MFW 5KR/W, kids run

New Baltimore Grand Rapids Grosse Pointe

(586) 648-2525 www.jinglebellrun.com dbostian@live.com whoville5k.com (248) 693-9900 hansons-running.com

Thu, 12/19/13 Thu, 12/26/13 Sat, 12/28/13

Hansons Tempo Run Harold Webster Boxing Day 10 Mile Run HUFF 50K Trail Run

Royal Oak Hamilton, ON Albion, IN

(248) 616-9665 (905) 971-6040 (260) 436-4824

Sat, 12/7/13

Sat, 12/14/13 Run Like The Dickens & Tiny Tim Trot

10KR, 5KR/W, Kids Run

10MR 50 KR, 50K Relay, 10MR

Tue, 12/31/13 5/3 New Year’s Eve Run/Walk

5KR/W, 1MR/W

Holly

Detroit

(734) 929-9027 runholiday5k.com

(248) 328-3200 runlikethedickens.com usatf.org usatf.org

hansons-running.com boxingdayrun.ca www.huff50k.com

(313) 886-5560 belleislefunrun.com

Sun, 12/29/13

Hansons Group Run

training

Lake Orion

(248) 693-9900

hansons-running.com

Tue, 12/31/13 Tue, 12/31/13

New Year’s Eve 5K New Year’s Resolution Run

5KR 8KR, 5KR/W

Lansing Flint

kevkonen@gmail.com runningfoundation.com (810) 659-6493 riverbendstriders.com

Annual Event Calendar January - February 2014 Wed, 1/1/14 Wed, 1/1/14

Gazelle Sports’ John Daley Memorial One One Run 4.4MR/W, 2.2MR/W Hair of the Dog 5K Run/Walk 5KR/W

Kalamazoo Saugatuck

(269) 342-5996 (616) 392-2282

gazellesports.com gazellesports.com

Sat, 1/11/14 Sun, 1/19/14

PoHo Hot Cocoa 8K Run/ 5K Walk Dirty Herd Winter Classic

5KR/W Elberta & Frankfort

(810) 824-3272 (616) 940-9888

elitefeetrunning.com gazellesports.com

Sat, 2/8/14

Betsie Bay Frozen 5K - Feb date TBD

Port Huron Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids Urban Adventure Race - Winter Edition 3 hr adventure

Belmont

(616) 460-9331

Sat, 2/8/14

Winter Witch's Hat Run

5KR/W

South Lyon

(248) 207-5135

Sat, 2/14

Michigan Runner - March / April 2013

8KR, 5KW, kids run 4MR, 2MR

michiganrunner.tv

(231) 668-1010

BetsieBayFrozen5k@gmail.com

grUrbanAdventureRace.com slxc.com/witch

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Jeb Stone, bib no. 508, takes the lead at the start of the 10K. TRAVERSE CITY (1/19/13) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; â&#x20AC;&#x153;The year I ran this race,â&#x20AC;? reminisced runner/race photographer Greg Sadler, â&#x20AC;&#x153;it was -8Â°.â&#x20AC;? Not so this day, as nearly 500 entrants gathered in balmy 33Â° temperatures to tackle the Bigfoot Snowshoe 5K and 10K at Timber Ridge Resort.

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The warm weather leading up to race day left many wondering if the event would be snowshoe worthy. Mother Nature dropped four inches of new snow just in time. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d have liked more snow,â&#x20AC;? acknowledged race director and Running Fit store manager Jeff Gaft. â&#x20AC;&#x153;But we do the best we can.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;Kudos to Running Fit and Timber Ridge,â&#x20AC;? said three-peat womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10K winner Erin Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Mara afterwards. â&#x20AC;&#x153;There was just enough snow for them to make it work. They did what they could to make it as fun a time as possible.â&#x20AC;?

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Watch, What You Say to Me! By Bob Schwartz

ne of the differences between running and other sports is its individualistic nature. How successfully you perform depends on you alone, and how hard you’re willing to go outside of your comfort zone is self-regulated.

“My watch, my watch, on my hand. Who’s the fastest in the land?” “You, my runner, are fastest of them all.” I wouldn’t bet on it.

Our internal voice tells us when to push harder, and sometimes an undermining voice tells us to go back to sleep when the alarm clock goes off or to cut a run short. My internal voice often employs reverse psychology by appealing to my nuts running gene and asking, “What would a sane person do?”

Eventually GPS technology emerged and we not only had our distance staring us in the face from our running watch, but our pace as well.

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Now we have other voices coming at us through what we wear on our wrists. Years ago running watches didn’t have much more than a stopwatch function. Want to know how far you went? Get in your car, retrace your route and track it the old-fashioned odometer way. A little more difficult to measure those narrow single-track trail runs.

What I need are the words of legendary coach Bill Bowerman when my alarm clock goes off as a chilly rain pounds on my roof and I contemplate going back to sleep. I could use a bright, flashing neon sign plastered across my bedroom ceiling with Bill’s words “There’s no such thing as bad weather, just soft people.” And feel free to toss in for good measure “So get your lazy hiney out of bed there, you weak little man. Now!” I also could use, in the latter stages of a race, my watch to feed me a double dose of Winston Churchill, such as “Never, never, never give up” and “If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

splits, cadence and step count. A vibration alarm sigBut why stop there? We can now get the numnals when we’ve gone off pace. Heck, eventually our ber of vertical calories burned, elevation vertical chart for our route 3:09watches sixth template_sixth 12/8/12 PM Page 1 will probably be able to tell us how many and temperature. We can get our heart rate, mile more strides before we should re-hydrate or pop an energy gel packet. I certainly welcome the magic running watches can provide us. However, there’s one addition I can do without. Most of us don’t have a reality show with a personal trainer shouting words of encouragement. Nor do we have, on a daily basis, race spectators shouting phrases like “You’re looking good.” But now we can. Sort of. Running watches have come along containing messages that attempt to put us on a pedestal after our runs. The wizards of watch technology offer words of praise like, “Atta boy,” “Job well done,” or, “Way to go.”

Some runners may enjoy those accolades from their wrist. Personally, I’m leaning toward the opinion that if I need compliments from a chronometer or tributes from my timepiece, I may have other issues. Does any other aspect of my life provide unsolicited praise? Heck, no. What’s next? My computer saying, “Nice sentence, Bob! Way to string those humorous metaphors. You da man, Shakespeare!” Does my car tell me, “That was a heck of a parallel parking job! Nobody does that better than you.” I can’t imagine my stovetop saying, “Nice omelet flip there, Chef Incredible! And the coffee this morning smelled divine.” The last things I’m looking for after a bad run are flattering-yet-fallacious words, which are as welcome at that point as learning a course was mismeasured after you’ve set a PR. It’s like the queen and her mirror in “Snow White”:

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I don’t need pearls of drivel like “Wow, you’ve just gone 20 miles. Amazing! You’re the greatest. The wall may be coming soon. Feel free to jog it in from here or, better yet, just take the sweep bus to the finish.” Running watches also come with an artificial runner that lays down the gauntlet to challenge us to a race. That’s more like it: a healthy dose of virtual competition. Add in some trash talking and all the better! Let my watch berate me with, “Is that all you got, Wonder Boy?” or, “Feel free to pick up the pace anytime now.” What I could also use before a race is to glance down at my watch to see words of wisdom from Steve Prefontaine. Such as “I run to see who has the most guts, who can punish himself into exhausting pace, and then at the end, punish himself even more. Somebody may beat me, but they are going to have to bleed to do it.” That’ll get my heart pumping. I don’t need flattering bouquets like, “I just love the way your singlet matches your shorts.” Feel free to give me a watch that will tell me after a run, “That wasn’t good enough, twinkle toes. Better be ready to push it tomorrow!” It was Prefontaine who also said, “You cannot propel yourself forward by patting yourself on the back.” Or by having your watch do the patting for that matter. Or your computer, car or stovetop.

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Jingle Bell 5K for Arthritis, Bloomfield Hills

Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis Rings True with Holiday Spirit

By Anthony Targan nine-minute-mile pace, but I decided to go fast for the first 5K and then held it.” Easier said than done on such a hilly, pot-holed course. “When I came to the finish of the first 5K loop, I thought I was done on the first hill,” said Dobry. “Then I was like, ‘Oh no, there’s another hill!’” Jones was the female masters winner in 40:30. Thomas Preiss of Waterford took men’s masters honors in 36:20. Some runners had added incentive to turn out for the event, which raises money to fight arthritis. “Arthritis hits close to home,” said David De Steiger

of Birmingham. “I have two sisters who battle it, one of whom has rheumatoid arthritis. It’s more than just a race, it’s the cause, and it’s great to see such a huge turnout.” Lisa Yamin, who ran the 5K with her children Michael and Samantha, said, “This is a great organization to run for. We have a niece with arthritis, so it’s great that the kids come out and support it.” Anthony Targan is a regular contributor to Michigan Runner magazine. - MR -

Rachael Kong, age 10, sports holiday colors in the 5K. BLOOMFIELD HILLS (12/15/12) — If “it takes a village to raise a child,” imagine what a whole country could do. Country Day schools are not a whole country, but it seemed that way at the Bloomfield Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis. More than 80 members of its community took part in the “One Country Day” team, including junior, middle and upper school students; faculty; family and alumni. Women’s 5K masters champ Julie Winter of Bloomfield credited phys ed teacher Paul Bartoshuk with starting the team. “For the last five years we’ve had a One Country Day team at the Jingle Bell Run,” she said. “This has been a very successful year gathering people from our school for a good cause, and it’s good to be together for the holidays.” Matthew Yacoub of Northville, the overall 5K winner in 17:34 (5:40 pace), said he “went out a little hard because it was downhill, but I kept pushing it and came back strong” despite this being his first race since getting injured at the Crim. “This has always been a fun race,” Yacoub added. “I’ve done it several times in the last 20 years. I love all the jingle bell activity.” Denisa Costescu of Commerce Township was the overall women’s 5K winner in 18:38. Despite running a 6:01 pace, she thought it was “not a fast course with so many turns,” but she loved the weather. “It was great, not windy, and perfect for December.” Timothy Young of Bloomfield Hills was the male masters champion in 19:32. Carl Rundell of Birmingham ran away from the 10K field with a time of 34:03 (5:30 pace), but there was real drama among the female finishers. Marissa Dobry, 14, of Beverly Hills broke the tape in 40:20, holding off Richelle Jones of Detroit by 10 seconds. Dobry, who runs for Seaholm High School, was not aware how close the finish was until after the race, but took her victory in stride. “I didn’t plan to go fast for the 10K,” she said. “I was supposed to go

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Super 5K, Novi

Super 5K: New Course, Frigid Temps

“We outgrew our former venue,” said race director Randy Step. “The Civic Center offers more parking and lets us provide a more scenic, neighborhood course through the subdivisions.” Michelle Avey was happy with the new location and lack of traffic jams. “It was easier to get to the race,” she said. “The course was not as icy as I thought it would be.”

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NOVI (2/3/13) — While morning temperatures struggled to reach double digits, close to 1,500 runners cruised to the Novi Civic Center, new site for this year’s Super 5K.

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Where did he find that hat? Bob Degutis runs with a nod to Super Bowl Sunday. No small task considering the generous snowfall before race morning. “The subdivisions were well plowed and salted,” said Patrick Whinnery of Northville. “I really liked the new course not being an out-and-back.” Three-time Super 5K veteran Brian Blackney appreciated that “the straightaway at the end did not go on forever,” while Lori Guthrie of Royal Oak “liked the nice downhill finish, easy turns and hills that weren’t too major.” Gary Brownell won the men’s title in 16:20, 13 seconds ahead of second, third and fourth places. For the women, Erin O’Mara (18:27) out-stepped Audrey Belf and Lauren Benstead with one second to spare. Runners enjoyed pre-Super Bowl fare, catered by Aleko’s of South Lyon, including wieners, meatballs and more served by Running Fit’s Dances with Dirt St. Paulie Girls. For complete results and information on Super 5K 2014, visit www.rftiming.com and www.runsuperbowl.com. - MR -

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Groundhog Day Marathon, Grand Rapids

Groundhog Day Marathon By Scott Sullivan GRAND RAPIDS (2/2/13) — There are forms of madness only true runners can appreciate. Take the Groundhog Day Marathon, which began with maniacs wearing headlamps slipping and sliding the night before through a 1/6 marathon. Could conditions get worse? Of course! The next morning eight more inches of snow to Millennium Park and enough sun to see yourself how insane this was. More than 450 entrants took part in this firstyear event, which, inspired by the annual Groundhog Day celebration in Punxsutawney, Pa., and 1993 film of the same name starring actor Bill Murray, had them run the same 4.4-mile course again and again (three times for the half-marathon, six for the full one.)

by pheasant rancher-turned-chainsaw artist “Bearclaw” Jack Eppinga. Local race director Don Kern is introducing West Michigan to a new kind of marathon, the Groundhog Day Marathon. unique race experience. In addition to running the full or halfmarathon, athletes can participate in a groundhog costume contest, a Groundhog Eve two mile snowshoe run and a Groundhog Eve four mile traditional run. On Groundhog Day, Founders Brewery will serve beer to finishers of the half and full marathon. Race Director Don Kern, known locally as “Marathon Don,” is also the race director for the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon, which is held annually in October. He was recently interviewed in the January 2013 Grand Rapids Business Journal.

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Unconventional Dieting Tips By Dave Foley

mericans are getting fatter. Adults today, on the average, are 25 pounds heavier than they were in the 1960s, according to a recent study. To slim us down, we’ve got dozens of diet plans and fitness programs. During meal times we adhere to the edicts of South Dave Foley Beach, Atkins or other plans. Every day we get our 30 minutes of exercise, but our profile still looks Run“before” Thru Hell 2013_Run Thru Hell 08 2/16/13 like pictures in weight-loss ads.11:14 PM Page 1

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The problem isn’t our diet or fitness plan; it’s what happens during the rest of our waking hours. Figure you spend an hour or two at the most eating meals, a half-hour exercising and eight hours sleeping; that still leaves 14 hours a day when you are not supposed to be eating. It is the between-meal snacks that put the paunch on the gut and the heft on the hips. Diets dictate meal plans and maybe give ideas about healthy snack treats, but no one tells you how to keep from eating between meals. Weekends and evenings are the worst. Sitting in front of the TV after dinner, watching commercials for pizza, chips, soda pop and beer, we soon find ourselves heading for the kitchen. Our good selves

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say, “Eat smart, stick with the diet, don’t snack,” while that other voice in our head, abetted by a growling stomach, screams, “Feed me now!” The real challenge in dieting is being able to resist all those tasty calorie-laden and fat-filled goodies. The obvious solution is to keep the junk food out of your house. If you live alone or do the shopping yourself, common sense says, “Don’t buy the stuff.” For folks with a lot of willpower, this is easy, but I’m not one of them. Besides, company drops in now and then. Am I going to say to guests, “Here are some carrot sticks, celery and slices of whole-wheat bread with the crusts cut off to snack on while I get you some ice water?” That’s good rationale for keeping snack crackers, ice cream, cookies and drinks on hand. The problem then becomes keeping me from eating that stuff. One way is to remove the desire to snack. Toothpaste may be the answer. Immediately after a meal, squeeze a generous gob on your brush and brush away. Don’t rinse. Just leave that strong, minty taste in your mouth. That will knock out tastebuds for an hour or so. For serious weight-watchers, toothpaste becomes the first line of defense. Watching the old reality TV show “Fear Factor,” where people slurped down maggots, leeches or other disgusting matter as part of a competition, was a real appetite killer. After seeing those poor souls gag on a plateful of squirming or oozing goodies, you wouldn’t ask for seconds on goulash. For those caring for babies, changing diapers can be an appetite suppressor. Doing so just before the dinner bell sounds might help squeamish dieters to eat less. Drinking water helps. They used to recommend that you drink eight glasses a day. If you’re gulping down anywhere near that much, your stomach will be too busy dealing with it to send out hunger pangs. If it’s true Americans gained an extra 25 pounds since the 1960s, I’ll bet they gained 20 of them watching TV. While a small part of your brain is absorbed in the TV show, a larger part of it is saying, “Feed me.”

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When a commercial comes on, I’m poised to bolt from the couch to kitchen — unless I’m holding the cat. When our tabby, Kasha, climbs into my lap, it becomes harder to get up, so I sit there and pet the cat instead of feeding my face. By making it inconvenient to leave the couch, I’m able to hold my snacking urge at bay.

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If I don’t have a cat in my lap, every time there is a commercial break, I pick up the TV remote, mute the sound and start reading. With about 10 minutes of commercials during a one-hour show, I do a lot more reading and, more important, a lot less eating.

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If you absolutely canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t resist the treats, minimize the damage by never taking the bag of chips or cookies out of the kitchen. Just take a few chips or a single cookie at a time. If you have to walk every time you want a treat, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll at least get exercise traveling to and from the food source. When food cravings come to DVD watchers, they hit the â&#x20AC;&#x153;pauseâ&#x20AC;? button and head for the fridge. The obvious solution is put the remote far enough away that the viewer has time to summon the needed willpower not to eat. If you can keep the tempting treats outside the house, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all the better. The garage is the logical place. I put the stuff in our garage refrigerator and tool cabinet out there. Since the garage is 30 feet from the house, snacking involves an overland trip. Since most nights I lounge around the house barefoot or just wearing socks, the trip during bad weather is unpleasant. Still, far too often in the winter, the tracks of a barefoot man can be detected in the snow between the house and garage. For some, affixing an unflattering photograph of themselves on the refrigerator door where they have to see it when they come for food is an effective deterrent. However, it may not be what everyone who visits or lives with you needs to see on a regular basis.

have to ask her each time I want to snack. This can be humbling, especially after Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve told her Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m trying to cut back on extra eating. What occasionally happens though, in a fit of craving, knowing thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s empty-calorie treats hidden, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll end up rooting about the kitchen late at night searching the back recesses of shelves looking for edible gratification. Even if youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve purged your refrigerator of junk food, there are still three shelves of high-calorie and nutritionally-acceptable edibles to see every time you open the door. Gazing inside that big white box, one can visualize all manner of mini-meals that can be made from cheese, fruit, jams, luncheon meat and pickles. When our refrigerator light burned out, we discovered an impractical-but-effective solution to this dilemma. Looking into that darkened area, only the food in the front was visible. Unless we took a flashlight with us, we had no idea what lay back in the dark void. By moving the high-caloric, non-essential foods such as jams, jellies, pop and relishes to the back, we soon forgot they were there. The down side of the experiment occurred after we replaced the bulb and had to deal with perishable foods that had undergone metamorphosis.

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Fifth Third Bank New Year’s Eve Run, Detroit

Throngs Brave Ice for Fifth Third New Year’s Eve Run By Charles Douglas McEwen DETROIT (12/31/12) — After a couple fairly mild years, the 43rd annual Fifth Third Bank New Year’s Eve Family Fun Run/Walk on Belle Isle rang in 2013 with frigid temperatures, strong winds and slick, snowy roads.

More than 1,700 runners and walkers braved the blustery weather. Bord, a Michigan State University sophomore, beat runner-up John Trojansek, 42, of Windsor, Ontario, by 15 seconds. On the women’s side, Dot McMahan, 36, of Oakland Township ran away with her second title in three years. Bord and Trojansek battled it out for the first two miles. “I took a little lead during the second mile and tried to open a gap before it became all slushy and muddy,” said Trojansek. “But he was having none of it.” Bord took the lead back, “then he turned a corner and lost me,” Trojansek said. “I was winded and I think he knew it.” The winner finished in 16:10, Trojansek in 16:25. Chris Elsey, 27, of Farmington Hills claimed third in 17:00.

“That last mile was particularly tough,” said men’s 5K winner Jeff Bord, 19, of Plymouth. “The slush, snow, ice and wind really took their toll.”

With the Detroit skyline behind them, runners negotiate a turn during the 5K race. course’s tight turns.

“There are a lot people here,” said Richard. “A lot of kids! That’s pretty cool.”

“It was pretty slippery out there,” she said. “I knew (coming in) that this wasn’t going to be a fast day. It was all about getting in a good effort and dealing with the conditions as they were.”

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McMahan’s daughter, Elizabeth, 3, was among 185 entrants in the children’s mile. “Elizabeth ran her first race,” said her mother. “She ran 14:40 for the mile and I’m really proud of her.” Katie Minnich, 12, of Royal Oak won the mile in 6:54. Next came Christina Hicson, also 12, of Bloomfield Hills, in 7:07. The race gave trophies to children ages 12 and under who finished. Race director Jerry Bocci Jr. was happy with the turnout. “Last year the race was on a Saturday,” he said. “We had a pretty big turnout, up 30 percent over 2010, because of that. This year, with the race taking place on a Monday, a workday for most people, we weren’t expecting as big a turnout. But we got right around the same number as last year.” Joining Fifth Third Bank as major sponsors were Michigan Runner, Tom Waligorski Roofing and Hansons Running Shop. For complete results, go to http://www.everalracemgt.com. - MR -

By Tom Henderson

aturday, Jan. 26, was a day to remember. A day for the eyeballs, too. And a day to try to keep the heart from bursting through the chest wall.

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Oh, what a glorious day!

“It’d rather do this than run a 5K, any day,” said Kevin Deyo, a superb 50-something runner who is still a threat to win the open division at races around northern Michigan. “This” wasn’t a run, it was a snowshoe race, in one of the coolest Up North places you’ll find, on the best-ever winter day. Yes, best-ever. I call my dog the best dog on earth. “There might be as good a dog, but there isn’t a better dog.” And that’s the way this day was: There might be as good a day sometime, but there will never be a better day. It had snowed six inches the night before. It was the purest pristine white, coating the sides of the pine trees that faced northwest and bowing down their branches. The white was even whiter in contrast to the cobalt blue of the cloudless sky, the sun bright and warm despite being low in the January sky.

their favorite chowders, with runners voting on the best. Tough choices included smoked whitefish chowder, a spicy fish chowder and clam chowder.

started calling American fries Parisian taters. Santa Claus is demanding he return the toys he got as a kid, especially that first bike.

The snow and the white were in contrast to the first 5K snowshoe of the season, at the Kayo-WentHo Boy Scout Camp at the northern end of Torch Lake. Its course is the toughest 5K around, the first half an endless series of ups over a glacial moraine ridge.

Lance, I still love you. All this doom and gloom and media firestorm won’t ruin the memories I have of watching all those epic Tour de France battles, those stage rides in the Pyrenees or the Alps, of kicking some Italian’s butt, or turning some German stud into a quivering pile of lactic acid.

Alas, a deep snowfall the week before was turned into mud and goop by two days of pouring rain, so we ran instead.

Now, can I rationalize the admiration I still feel for Lance with the contempt with which I hold Barry Bonds, the lumpen-headed ballplayer whose body changed Hulk-like as he developed his drug regimen?

The week after the Grass River run, coming too late to make deadline for this article, was the Runaway Hen Snowshoe Scamper at the Brengman Brothers vineyard in the Leelanau Peninsula. Barring a heart attack or fatal car crash, I was there. They held the first annual race last year, and it was a classic. Another of those days where it snowed all night, then the front passed and the day broke with a cloudless sky and the sun turning the snow whiter than white.

The reality of the Tour de France is that for many years, all the top teams were chemistry experiments in progress, trying to master and manipulate every natural and unnatural process that could take a human being to his peak of possibility, and to the peak of the next mountain ahead of the next guy.

That was a two-loop, very hilly course that brought the heart to the brink of explosion, followed by lots of food and a nice raffle.

Instead of castigating Lance, the Navy Seals or CIA ought to hire him as a consultant and have him take their folks to those peaks, too.

Yet to come, the Crystal Mountain snowshoe 5K and the Camp Petosego 5K in Petoskey. And then? And then it’ll be March, and I can start looking forward to morel mushroom season.

I get it. He broke the rules. Having been caught, having confessed, yes, strip him of his medals.

~~ Deyo and I had just finished the Grass River Natural Area 5K near Bellaire. Well, the dog and I had just finished. Deyo, who led much of the way, had been in for a while. A few dozen of us walked or ran either the 5K or the 10K, snowshoe racing still something of a best-kept secret, even in the love-the-winter-culture that exists in northern Michigan. (Not counting Randy Step’s Big Foot Boogie 5K and 10K at the Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, which the week before had drawn 500. But Randy of Running Fit fame is a world-class promoter and his race draws throngs every year, most of whom have never run another snowshoe race.) Deyo and I traded adjectives about what a day it was, what a course it was, why being out there was so damn cool. The course was on a single-track trail, mercifully flat. Actually, a fair stretch at the start was on a snow-covered boardwalk that meandered to the Grass River, which connects some of the Chain of Lakes before connecting to deep-forest trails. Just a perfect event, a perfect day, finished with a hot-chowder contest. Six area eateries supplied

Let’s just say, consistency is the hobgoblin of tiny minds.

A few words on Lance Armstrong: Lighten up, world. My gosh, the gnashing of teeth and wailing over his betrayal of America and all that is good and just and pure.

But not letting him enter your marathon? Not letting him enter your triathlon? Not letting him be an amateur in one sport because he cheated in another? Not letting him raise his thousands for charity because you won’t let him ruin your race by touching its streets? The Chicago Marathon thinks it’s better off for not letting Lance run last October? Puh-leeze!

He let Oprah down, he let the Post Office down. French everywhere are appalled; they’ve even alma 2013_Layout 1 2/12/13 12:57 PM Page 1

5K Run • 5K Walk

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Kids Fun Run Races

10 KE! RAC

Saturday, May 25, 2013 • 8:30 am

Your start and finish will be cheered on by 30,000+ spectators.Trophies awarded to the top male and female in the 5K Run, 5K walk, and 10K Race and to the top male and female Masters runners in the 5K and 10K Race. Medals awarded to the top two finishers in each age group for each event and to all Kids Fun Run participants.

$25 Pre-registered, postmarked by April 29 • $30 Pre-registered, postmarked by May 17 $35 Race day registration • Register online at www.active.com For more information visit www.almahighlandfestival.com or please call Jill Sandro (989) 463-4122 All participants will receive a free one-day pass to the World-famous Highland Festival grounds (a $15 value).

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