Tag: Lansing
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Run for the Holidays: The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic 5K
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Forget the eggnog. Kick off the holidays with a festive 5k! Everyone knows the holiday season is a time for family, cheer, and…running. The Playmakers’ Holiday Classic captures the spirit of the season perfectly. No clocks, no bibs, just pure fun.
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Run Wild at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race
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Lace up your shoes and hit the trail at the Woldumar 5K Trail Race! This is a fantastic community event that brings together runners and hikers for a fun race through scenic woodlands, golden fields, and tranquil wetlands.
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Race to Restore: A Unique 5K in a Cemetery
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Halloween races are the best. With cooler temperatures and festive atmospheres, they offer the perfect blend of fun and competition. After all, who wants to be beaten by a giant dinosaur? This year, Race to Restore 5K caught my eye. This race offers a unique experience as participants make their…
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Hustling for Hot Cider & Caramel Apples
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Celebrate the season with the Hot Cider Hustle 5K. This race is set in the picturesque Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. The course includes beautiful views of vibrant autumn foliage and the tranquil lake. The best part? Once crossing the finish line, unique treats await! All participants receive hot…
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Take a Hike in Lansing
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You may think that hiking in the Lansing area means pavement pathways and a disconnect from nature, like most cities. But that’s not the case in Lansing. In fact, within a short drive, trail goers have access to many beautiful forested trails, right in the heart of nature.
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Participating in the Trail Town 5K
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Spend a Saturday morning racing on the Lansing River Trail during the Trail Town 10K and 5K event. Enjoy scenic views of the Grand River, wildlife sightings, and help support the maintenance and expansion of the Lansing River Trail.
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Hoppin’ Along the Hippity Hop 5K
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The Hippity Hop 5K has become an annual tradition for me. This was my fourth year participating. This year was especially challenging as severe flooding made it impossible to follow the typical route, which ended up being a blessing.
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Snowshoeing in a Winter Wonderland
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Winter has been lacking in these parts this year. So when a large snowstorm finally rolls through, you can find skiers and snowshoers alike out on the trails. Woldumar Nature Center is one of my favorite mid-Michigan destinations to do just that.
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Here Be Dragons: Dragons in the Woods 5K
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Finding a local 5K trail race is quite the feat. Most races in this area stick to the pavement. Dragons in the Woods is one of the few exceptions. It is 100% a trail race and takes place on one of my frequent stomping grounds – Birchfield Park.
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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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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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Running Trails at Fitzgerald Park
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What it lacks for in mileage, Fitzgerald Park makes up for in beauty. Commonly referred to as “The Ledges”, Fitzgerald Park offers diverse terrain for all levels of runners and hikers.
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A Fun Run at Anderson Park
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Anderson Park is a secluded gem with pretty views of the Grand River. It offers runners a fun experience with little traffic and some technical challenges.
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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 Trails at Woldumar Nature Center
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Mid-Michigan is not known for challenging terrain. Finding some trails to really push yourself as a runner or hiker can be difficult, but there is one hidden gem; Woldumar Nature Center. Woldumar Nature Center is located in Lansing, Michigan. It is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1963, with a mission…
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Running the Trails at Burchfield, and Riverbend
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Easy to Moderate The Burchfield Park Trail stretches across three Ingham County Parks; Burchfield Park, Riverbend Natural Area, and McNamara Canoe Landing. With 16 miles of trails, there is something to offer everyone, no matter where you are in your training. The trail system begins in the Burchfield Park and…
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Trail Running at Fenner Nature Center
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Easy Fenner Nature Center is a unique location within the city of Lansing that provides people with the opportunity to experience nature. This environmental education center contains 134 acres of publicly accessible green space. This includes roughly 4 miles of trails that wind through maple groves and prairie lands. Wildlife is…
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Hike Lansing: Lake Lansing North Park
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Finding a great place to hike when you live in Mid-Michigan can be challenging. The terrain is pretty flat and there is city everywhere but places like Lake Lansing Park North provide a break in the mundane. The park contains over 530 acres of natural recreation area, including over 5…