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The Crim is Just 3 Days Away

Stu Allen — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:24:14 +0000

George McIntyre said it on the air today before my shift started. “The Crim is like Christmas for Stu Allen.” That’s probably true for a whole bunch of other runners and walkers from around Flint. We get pretty pumped up for this day every year. If you plan to participate, you have only Thursday and [...]

The Crim is Saturday, Are You Ready?

Stu Allen — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 20:46:08 +0000

The 36th running of the Crim Festival of Races is Saturday, August 25th. This internationally known road race is one of the few events where Olympians and Everyday Joes can line up side-by-side. Over ten thousand runners and walkers took part in the Crim 10-miler last year. This year looks to be bigger, but there [...]

Still Time To Sign Up & Save $$ on Crim Entries

Stu Allen — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:41:27 +0000

The Crim Festival of Races is less than two weeks away. If you haven’t gotten around to signing up yet, you can still save a few bucks before paying top dollar at the race expo. Save $10 on your race entry by signing up online before August 22 at 2 pm. Genesee County residents save [...]

Crim Practice Run This Sunday

Stu Allen — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 22:40:22 +0000

The Crim Festival of Races is getting closer (less than 3 weeks) and this Sunday morning (Aug 12) you can join other runners for a dress rehearsal on the Crim course. It’s not a race, just a practice run on the course. Most runners will meet at the YMCA, there will be some snacks and [...]

Crim Festival of Races is One Month Away, Are You Ready?

Stu Allen — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 15:22:39 +0000

The Crim Festival of Races is just over a month away, but it’s not too late to sign up to be a part of it. Saturday, August 25th, thousands of runners and walkers will take to the streets of Flint for this annual celebration of fitness, fun and community pride. There is a race [...]

Crim Entry Price Goes Up July 1st, Sign Up Now & Save

Stu Allen — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 21:21:09 +0000

Running the Crim is something that most everyone can do. They have events ranging from 1 mile to the well-known Crim 10-Mile race and everything in between. Prices for entry go up July 1st. For the 10-Miler, you’ll save 10 bucks by signing up before that date. The 36th running of the Crim takes place [...]

Crim Race Director Stepping Down

Stu Allen — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:23:36 +0000

Deb Kiertzner, Race Director of the Crim Festival of Races will be stepping down soon. After seven years as the Crim Race Director, Kiertzner says “It’s time to try something new”. During her tenure at The Crim, the race has grown to over 10,000 participants in the signature 10-mile event. Kiertzner admitted that the time [...]

Crim Festival of Races Today

Erin Bishop — Sat, 27 Aug 2011 09:45:13 +0000

Another big event is happening this morning in downtown Flint. The 35th Crim Festival of Races starts at 8am with the runners followed by the walkers a few minutes later. Whether you're participating in the event or cheering someone on, there's going to be plenty of activities taking place after the race.

Return to the 80′s Party in Downtown Flint

Erin Bishop — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 14:48:46 +0000

Of course the Crim Festival of Races is taking place on Saturday so to get you ready for the big event there's going to be a Return to the 80's Party on Friday night in downtown Flint. Dress in your best 80's clothes for a fun filled night of entertainment, contests, demonstrations and more.

Crim Race May Have To Consider a 'Cap'

J. Patrick — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 12:11:00 +0000

The success of the Crim Road Race has put it in a precarious position. If entries continue to grow, the Crim might have to put a limit on how many participants it can handle this year. The Crim 10-mile road race has no limit yet, but it might become an option. The Crim Festival of Races will probably break last year's record of participation. As of today they are about 1,000 people ahead of last year, when the Crim pulled in 16,226 total entrants.

Crim Pre-Registration Event Friday At Financial Plus

Stu Allen — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:45:49 +0000

The 35th running of the Crim is set for the 27th of this month in downtown Flint. If you sign up at Financial Plus on Van Slyke Road this Friday from 10-2, you’ll save $3 off your entry fee. Financial Plus members will save $5. Additionally, the 20th, 30th and 40th people to register for [...]

Crim Festival of Races Adds New Features This Year [Audio]

Erin Bishop — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:10:52 +0000

You still have time to sign up for the Crim Festival of Races, which takes place on Saturday, August 27 in downtown Flint. There are some new features this year, according to Race Director Deb Kiertzner: “Every five years we hit a bench mark. I’ve invited back a group of folks I’m calling the legends [...]

Crim Officially Kicks-Off Tonight for Walkers at Ballenger House

Erin Bishop — Wed, 11 May 2011 15:28:43 +0000

Now that it’s finally warm, it’s now time to get ready for the Crim Festival of Races, which will take place on August 27th. I just passed a billboard promoting the event and I can’t believe it’s time to start training again for the race. A few weeks ago we had our placement night, where [...]

Crim Training Placement Night Begins Tonight in Flushing

Erin Bishop — Mon, 25 Apr 2011 14:57:44 +0000

I’m looking forward to placement night tonight for the Crim training program. Hopefully you took advantage of the extended deadline to sign up for the program. Tonight’s levels include 10 mile runners, level two and 10 mile walkers level one and two. It also includes 5k/8k runners, levels one and two, as well as 5k/8k [...]

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 [...]

Sign Up For The Crim By Midnight, Save $$

Stu Allen — Thu, 31 Mar 2011 23:09:23 +0000

If you were planning on participating in the Crim Festival of Races this year, a money-saving deadline is quickly approaching! All online entries before April 1st won’t have the pay the online entry charge. That’s a few bucks in your pocket if you act before midnight tonight. So RUN to www.crim.org and sign up already! [...]

Crim Training Starts Soon, Sign Up Now!

Stu Allen — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 22:27:57 +0000

Last year, over 1200 people trained for a Crim Festival of Races event through the Crim Training Program and nearly every one succeeded. That’s a pretty impressive track record. If you’ve ever thought about running The Crim, your chances of success go up greatly if you train with other people of similar ability. Group members [...]