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2012 Races around Michigan
April 7th, 2012 - Apple Blossom Run
6th Annual Apple Blossom Gala on the Macomb Orchard Trail
April 28th, 2012 - Let's Move! Festival of Races
Inspired by the National "Let's Move" Campaign to combat childhood obesity in America we present an exciting health and fitness program with runner friendly festival of Races.
The Let's Move Festival of Races Macomb was organized to promote health and fitness for all Americans through a premier running event in Macomb County. The Macomb Health and Fitness Foundation, Inc, a non-profit organization, objective is to promote healthy lifestyles throughout an individual's lifetime. In support of this objective, this annual event will include events for the adult physically fit competitor and also events designed to promote physical fitness in children and support the active lifestyle for seniors.
May 12, 2012 - 2012 Metro Detroit Heart Walk & Barton Malow 5K Fun Run
The American Heart Association's My Heart. My Life. is a comprehensive new health, wellness and fitness platform to empower Americans to get healthier.
Take the pledge to live a healthier lifestyle while raising the dollars needed to fund life-saving research and initiatives. We need your support! Join us this year at the Metro Detroit Heart Walk and Barton Malow 5K Fun Run on May 12, 2012! Bring your energy, your passion and your stories - let your footsteps be heard!
June 9, 2012 - Run 2 Read
Proceeds benefit Macomb Literacy Partners (MLP) and Oakland Literacy Council (OLC)
MLP and OLC are 501c(3) non-profit organization who work to end adult illiteracy in Macomb and Oakland Counties
June 9, 2012 - Flirt with Dirt!
We love this low key dirt run and you will too. Great view from the start finish area ... at the top of a sledding hill. Hmmm, makes for a fast start and a tough finish, not a wimp in sight! Would ya want it any other way? Finish the 5 or 10K and the T-shirt will come with bragging rights!
July 14, 2012 - Anchor Bay Triathlon
A great for your first triathlon or just a fast and fun one.
Swim: 1/2 mile (starts/ends at beach)
Bike: 11 mile / Flat Paved Roads
Run: 3 Miles
August 19, 2012 - Whirlpool Ironman 70.3 Steelhead
The point-to-point swim will be parallel and will flow in the direction of the lake current with the finish at Jean Klock Park.
The 56-mile bike course will take triathletes through the scenic northern Berrien and eastern Van Buren counties in southwest Michigan. This area is part of the Michigan "fruit belt" and includes numerous blueberry, strawberry and raspberry farms as well as vineyards and orchards. The course roadways are mostly asphalt, in good condition with some rolling hills throughout.
The 13.1-mile (half-marathon) run will take athletes from the transition area in Jean Klock Park through the City of Benton Harbor and along the St. Joseph River.
September 11, 2011 - Easter Seals Walk With Me
Easter Seals Walk With Me is an opportunity for anyone and everyone to make a difference in the lives of children and adults with disabilities in our community.
By walking—or supporting a walker in their fund-raising efforts—funds are raised that allow Easter Seals to provide services that help people learn to walk, talk and perform other skills essential to daily living; find fulfilling jobs; reach individualized goals early in life; age with dignity; and participate in camping and recreation programs.
We're committed to making a difference. Every dollar we raise benefits Easter Seals clients. Please give what you can!
September 16, 2012 - Romeo 2 Richmond Half Marathon
Macomb Orchard Trail Half Marathon and 5k Run/Walk
October 21, 2012 - Detroit Free Press Marathon
Registration OPEN!!!!
Once you are registered you will be all set until the day of the event. At the event you will be asked to sign a liability waiver, anyone under 18 years of age will have to have an adult sign for them.
November 18, 2012 - Arizona Ironman
Ironman Arizona, set in Tempe, Arizona, kicks off with a single-loop swim in Tempe Town Lake, followed by a challenging three-loop bike course through the Sonoran Desert and finishes with a spectator-friendly run around Tempe Town Lake and Papago Park.
November 22, 2012 - Turkey Trot
Downtown Detroit, MI
As always, the race is held on Thanksgiving morning before the Parade.
December 2012 - Jingle Bell Run
5K Run & 1 Mile Fun Walk - Course: Fast and Flat Blacktop roads. Winds through seasonally decorated downtown New Baltimore. Each mile is marked, splits at the 1 Mile mark.