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Wednesday, July 4, 2012     5K, 10K, 20K
Volkslaufe Frankenmuth

Saturday, July 14, 2012   5K Run and Walk
Celebrate Bridgman

Saturday, July 21, 2012   5K, 10K Run
Chemical Bank Race for the YMCA St Joseph

Saturday, July 21, 2012   3-mile mud obstacle course
Mudathlon Valparaiso IN

Saturday, July 23, 2011   Sprint distance triathlons
Sister Lakes Triathlon Sister Lakes

Saturday, July 30, 2011   5K Run and Walk, 10K, 1K Fun Run
Steve's Run Dowagiac

Saturday, August 13, 2011   Hey 5K
Muskegon

Sunday, August 19, 2012   70.3 Triathlon
Steelhead Triathlon Benton Harbor

Sunday, September 4, 2011   5K Run and Walk, 15K Run
Ox Roast Homecoming Lawrence

Sunday, September 2, 2012     Half Marathon
Michigan Wine Trail Half Marathon Baroda

Monday, September 3, 2012     5.6 mile Walk
Labor Day Bridge Walk Mackinaw

Saturday, September 10, 2011 5k Run and Walk
Wine and Harvest Festival Paw Paw

Saturday, September 10, 2011   8 Mile Run and Walk
Mackinac Island

Saturday, September 17, 2011   5K Run and Walk, 10K
Salmon Chase South Bend

Saturday, September 22, 2012   5K, 10K, Half Marathon Trail Run
Hurt the Dirt Grand Rapids

Saturday, September 24, 2011   5K Run and Walk
Red Flannel Festival Cedar Springs

Saturday, October 6, 2012   5.6 Mile Run
Fall Colors Bridge Race Mackinaw City

Sunday, October 9, 2011   5K Run/Walk, Half and Full Marathon
Wild Life Marathon Jackson

Saturday, October 15, 2011   5K
Run To 'Make It Happen' Edwardsburg

Sunday, October 16, 2011   Half and Full Marathon
Grand Rapids Marathon

Saturday, October 22, 2011   Half Marathon and 5.7 Run/Walk
Great Turtle Race Mackinac Island

Saturday, October 27, 2012   5K Wooded Trail Run
Zombie Dash TBA

Thursday, November 24, 2011     5K and 1-mile Fun Run
Turkey Vulture Trot Thompsonville

Friday, November 25, 2011     5K
Fantasy of Lights Howell

Saturday, January 14, 2012 Frigid 5K
Hunter Ice Festival Niles

Saturday, January 21, 2012 Tip Up Town 5K
Winter Festival Houghton Lake

Sunday, February 5, 2012   4K, 8K Mountain Race
Kahtoola Mountain Run Clarkston

Saturday, February 11, 2012   Urban Adventure Race
Cannonsburg Ski Area

Saturday, March 17, 2012 Leapin' Leprechaun 5K
Traverse City

Saturday, March 24, 2012   Half Marathon
Predict-A-Time World Championship St Joseph

Saturday, April 7, 2012 Spring Stampede 5K
Sarett Nature Center Benton Harbor

Saturday, April 28, 2012   5K Wooded Trail Run
Zombie Dash Grand Rapids

Saturday, May 5, 2012 Run for the Buds 5K
Blossomtime Festival St Joseph

Saturday, May 5, 2012 5K, 10K, 1K Fun Run
Tulip Time Festival Holland

Friday-Sunday, May 4-6, 2012 5K, Half and Full Marathon
Borgess Run for the Health of It Kalamazoo

Saturday, May 19, 2012 Run, Walk and Rock 5K
Lory's Place Benton Harbor

Sunday, May 20, 2012   5K Run and Walk, 1K Fun Run
Komen Race for the Cure Kalamazoo

Saturday, May 19, 2012    5K Fun Run and Walk
Asparagus Festival Empire

Saturday, May 26, 2012     5.6 mile Run
Memorial Bridge Race Mackinaw

Saturday, June 2, 2012    5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon
Hall of Fame to Notre Dame South Bend

Saturday, June 2, 2012   5K and Kid's Mud Run
Kalamazoo Mud Run Kalamazoo

Saturday, June 9, 2012   5K Run
Strawberry Run Hartford

Saturday, Sunday, June 9-10, 2012   1.5K and 3.5K Mud Run
Muddy Patriot Timber Ridge Ski Area Gobles

Saturday, June 9, 2012 5K, 10K, 5K Fun Run
Cereal Festival Battle Creek

Saturday, June 9, 2012 10K
Lilac Festival Mackinac Island

Saturday, June 9, 2012   5K Run and Walk
Gizzard Festival Ally Brunk Memorial Run Potterville

Saturday, June 16, 2012   5K, 10K, Half Marathon Trail Run
Hurt the Dirt Grand Rapids

Wednesday, June 20, 2012    Evening 5K
Summer Festival Flushing

Saturday, June 23, 2011 Cheetah Chase 5K Run and Walk
Binder Park Zoo Battle Creek

If you are a runner, whether young or old, beginner or expert, there are many running clubs and events throughout southwest Michigan,
from 1 mile fun runs for the kids to full marathons and triathlons. All have volunteer opportunities for non-runners also.

Grand Mere Sports
Grand Mere Sports was started by individuals who have a passion for the outdoors and want to promote outdoor recreation in SW
Michigan. Their passion is trail running and the group manages various races along Lake Michigan’s beautiful wooded trail systems.

Kalamazoo Area Runners
KAR is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of running as a source of physical, spiritual and social wellness while enhancing
the quality of life in our community. With more than 600 members, KAR is Michigan's largest running club. Through a diverse program and
event menu, we are committed to providing an encouraging environment welcoming runners of all goals and abilities.

Grand Rapids Running Club
We are a volunteer organization whose goal is to promote fitness and you don't have to be a member to come out and participate. If you are
looking for training runs or fun races, we have them. If you live in or are visiting the Grand Rapids area, come join us. No matter your
pace, this is your place!

Calumet Region Striders Northwest Indiana
The Calumet Region Striders is a group of people joined together by a common interest in running and dedicated to the promotion of every
aspect of road racing and fun running. We are running for health, fitness, camaraderie and the pure enjoyment of our sport. Find races that
are part of the Gold Cup Series, as well as the XYZ Trail Running Series.

XYZ Trail Runners/Calumet Region Striders
The XYZ series is meant for the trail loving runner who has grown tired of the roads and pavement and needs an additional challenge.
Races include trail, dune and cross country courses in both northwest Indiana and southwest Michigan. It is not tame, it breaks the rules of
acceptable course content (to include mud, snow, water crossings, ice, deer flies, dunes, hills, logs, heat and cold), has several "no frills"
races, and may really leave you sore, tired, muddy, wet, and stinking, but still craving your next XYZ race fix!

Gault Race Management
Find races all over the United States, including nearby races in Michigan, Indiana and Illinois

ACTIVE.COM
Find helpful information about equipment and training for running and a variety of team and individual sports enjoyed by active families and
individuals. Search for events near you.

ADVENTURE RACING
If a simple 5K or a bike ride through the woods isn't enough for you, then maybe an Adventure Race is just what you need. Similar to the
'Amazing Race' reality show on TV, these 2-6 person team endurance races combine orienteering, biking, canoeing, running, challenges and
more into a sport where just completing a race is often considered a victory, challenging both the mind and the body, and placing emphasis
on teamwork, rather than individual achievement.