Race Guide Update

3/29/10 Posted in News Race Guide  |  0 Comments

Start your week out strong with Healthy & Fit Magazine’s local race update. Races include 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons, marathons, cycling races, triathlons and dualthlons. The weekly race update lists upcoming races and even features longer articles about individual races. Whether you are an avid runner, or aspire to begin, the weekly race update will give you the tools you need to find the best races in 2010.

Saturday April 10

Martian Marathon/Half-Marathon/10K – Dearborn – Ford Park– Start Times Vary

Why the Martian Marathon? “Because *nothing* gives us such a full body rush as a long run including some well-earned trash talk with close friends.” Earn cash prizes this year! Each year the Martian Marathon donates a portion of proceeds to Team In Training’s Michigan Chapter.

Visit martianmarathon.com for more information and to register online.

Saturday April 10

Running for Access to Care for Everyone 5K – East Lansing – MSU Behind Akers Hall– 1:00 p.m.

A 5K run through the picturesque campus of Michigan State University, sponsored by the MSU American Medical Association chapter. All race proceeds benefit two free clinics in the Lansing area: Care Free Medical and the Ingham County Community Health Clinic (“The Friendship Clinic”), both serving the uninsured.

For more information, contact Christine at cmedaugh@gmail.com. Click here to register online.

Saturday April 10

Delta Township Library Run for Reading 5K – Lansing – Delta Twp. Library– 9:00 a.m.

The race is open to runners, walkers, and walkers with strollers. Prizes will be awarded to the first three male and female runners and walkers in each age group. NEW this year: Donations of new or gently used athletic shoes will be accepted on behalf of Heart and Sole, a charitable project of the MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Visit the Delta Twp. Library Web site for details and registration information.

Sunday April 11

Dan Langdon Memorial 5K – Bath – Eagle Eye Golf Club – 2:00 p.m.

Dan passed away on his 36th birthday while running the Detroit Marathon. He was an avid runner and outdoorsman. With his passing, he left his wife, Becky, and three young children behind. We ask that you please help this family in a time of need. Please come out and help support the memories of Dan at the 1st annual Dan Langdon Memorial Run.

Visit the Dan Langdon Memorial Run Web site for more information.

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