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'Cops for the Community' 5k Raises Money for Police Charity

Stu Allen — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 01:03:56 +0000

The last couple of weeks have been brutal for local runners. Heat and humidity have made it really difficult to get in a good run. That’s about to change, as the forecast is calling for good weather starting Saturday, which happens to be the day of the “Cops for the Community 5k run/walk in Lapeer. [...]

Snowflake 5k/10k Races This Saturday in Flushing

Stu Allen — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:25:54 +0000

Despite the calendar telling us that it's January, you might be able to get away with wearing shorts to run an outdoor race in Flushing, Michigan.

I did on December 31st in Flint, and had plenty of company showing some leg in the winter months of Michigan.

Both the 5k and 10k start and finish at Flushing Central Elementary School on Coutant Street. Races start at 10 am and follow a flat and fast loop course (2 loops for the 10k).

Run Thru Hell on Halloween Eve

Stu Allen — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 18:28:20 +0000

If you've already been raiding the candy you're supposed to be giving out to Trick-or-treaters, here's a fun way to burn off some extra calories. Run Thru Hell on Halloween Eve is in Hell, Michigan on Sunday, October 30th at 9:30 am. 8k (4.9 miles) and 5k (3.1 miles) distances will be offered. There will also be a costume contest, runners are encouraged to have some fun and dress up to run. Race starts and finishes at Hell Creek Ranch, which is at Cedar Lake road and Patterson Lake road near Pinckney, Michigan and right down the road from Hell.

Dash For A Difference 5k This Saturday To Benefit Genesys Hospice

Stu Allen — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 02:09:45 +0000

The Dash for a Difference 5k run/walk and Kids fitness run is this Saturday at the Genesys Athletic Club, and takes participants through the 478 acres that makes up Health Park. A majority of the course is on the nature trail that winds through the Health Park grounds, so participants can enjoy a nice run amongst the flora and fauna of the area.

Atwood Stadium 5k/10k Races Next Weekend

Stu Allen — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 17:21:23 +0000

This weekend and next, Flint-area runners and walkers get an opportunity to test themselves on some hills. With the Crim a little over a month away, there's still some time to improve if your training isn't wherre you hoped it would be. The Bastille Day 5k and 15k is tomorrow in Fenton, your chance to test yourself against the infamous Denton Hill which comes at around Mile 8 of the 15k.

Crim Training Program Deadline Extended

Stu Allen — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:52:22 +0000

If you thought you missed your chance to be a part of one of the best and most respected fitness training programs anywhere, you’re in luck! The Crim Training Program has extended their signup deadline to Friday, April 22nd. You’ll get coaching and support from experienced and trained mentors and make new friends while training [...]

Tax Trot Road Races April 16th In Flushing

Stu Allen — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:52:57 +0000

The saying goes, “there are only two things certain in life, they are death and taxes”. We can probably add the Tax Trot road races in Flushing to that list. Runners and walkers can opt for the “short form” 5k, the 1040 10k or the “extension” 15k distance races. All races start and finish at [...]

Flushing Township Half Marathon Postponed

Stu Allen — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 01:56:44 +0000

If you had signed up to run the Flushing Township Half Marathon/5k races this Saturday, you have a few more days to train.Due to icy conditions on the roads used in the race, organizers have rescheduled it for Saturday, April 2nd. The races will still start and finish at Flushing High School, both races begin [...]

Flushing Township Half-Marathon & 5k Saturday

Stu Allen — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 02:01:12 +0000

Saturday March 26th is the Flushing Township Half Marathon and 5k road race. Both races begin at Flushing High School on Deland Street at 9:30 am. Race day registration opens at 8:30. You can also register at Bauman’s Running & Walking Shop at 1473 West Hill Road in Flint through Friday. Call for more details [...]

Sweetheart Run Saturday In Flushing

Stu Allen — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 01:08:49 +0000

Run or walk with your sweetie this Saturday morning in Flushing at the annual Sweetheart 5k/10k races. Start/finish at Flushing Central Elementary School, 525 Coutant Street. You can enter as a team or as a solo runner/walker. Online registration at: www.riverbendstriders.com or you can sign up at Bauman’s Running & Walking shop on Hill Road [...]