Category: Races
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Lansing’s Run for Fame 5K
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With so many 5Ks occurring in the summer months, it is really hard to narrow it down to which ones to participate in. If you’re looking for a quick and easy summer near Lansing, Michigan, I recommend the Run for Fame 5K.
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Run on Island Time: An Ultramarathon
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Spend a day getting to know Robin Hills Farm in Chelsea, Michigan with the Island Time loop race. Choose between a 24-hour, 12-hour night or day, or 6-hour night or day race option and complete as many 2-mile loops as possible.
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A Hippity Hop 5K
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Hop on the Lansing River Trail and kick off Easter weekend with a fun-filled Hippity Hop 5K!
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W.T.F: Running Winter Trail Fest – East Side
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Take a run through Island Lake Recreation Area at Trivium’s Winter Trail Fest – East Side. Enjoy a scenic 5 mile or 13.1 mile trail run through one of Michigan’s recreation areas. After participating in the 2020 Winter Trail Fest (WTF) in Yankee Springs, I was excited to hit the…
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My First Ultra: The Two Hearted 50K Trail Run
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It was almost 7 in the morning. I stood on a dirt road in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by 49 other runners. The race director was explaining what to expect on the course. Then, for a brief moment, silence. Ready. Set. Go.
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Through the Creek & Over the Snow: Running the Winter Trail Fest
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Take a run through Yankee Springs Recreational Area at Trivium Racing’s Winter Trail Fest. Enjoy snow and ice covered trails, pretty scenery and great swag at this fun winter event.
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A 5K Twist on a Polar Bear
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If jumping into freezing cold water in the middle of winter is not your thing, a Polar Bear 5K might be what you are looking for to get outside and enjoy the winter.
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Dash Through Snow and Fire
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Dash through snow and ice with this fast, fun, and unique 5k. Snow decided not to make an appearance this year but there was plenty of fire to make up for it. With hot air balloons kicking off the race, this 5k is one of a kind.
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Running for Cancer at the MSU Relay Turkey Trot
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Raising funds for cancer and running? Sign me up! The MSU Relay Turkey Trot 5K, hosted at Michigan State University, was a last minute addition to my fall race roster. It was an easy race for a great cause.
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Running a 5k on a Golf Course: Halloween Links 5K
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When I signed up for the 1st Annual Halloween Links 5K, I never imagined that it would be on the actual golf course. Taking place at the Forest Akers East Golf Course in East Lansing, Michigan, this is one of the most unique 5Ks I have ran.
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Running the Half at St. Patrick’s Fall Festival
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Fifty-five runners eagerly stood awaiting the signal. The sun barely peeked above the horizon. The countdown began, and with the sound of a horn, we were off. The Portland St. Patrick’s Fall Festival Half Marathon was underway.
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A Twilight 5k
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Take a run along the Grand River with the Twilight Run/Walk 5K. This was my 2nd year participating in this race and I can’t wait to run it again.
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Run-a-Munk at Woldumar Nature Center
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Woldumar Nature Center is hosting it’s 12th annual Run-A-Munk race on November 3rd, 2019. For the past two years, I’ve signed up and participated in this fantastic event.
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Running the Blarney Stone
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Who doesn’t want to help rescue cats, train dogs, and save parks all while enjoying the thrills of race? The Blarney Stone just that!