Run for Boston Planned April 30 Downtown Flint

Boston Marathon Fundraiser Flint Michigan

The Flint running community has come together to plan a Run for Boston in conjunction with the regular Tuesday group run hosted by the Flint Area Year Round Running and Walking Group.  In addition to the group run, donations will be accepted for The One Fund Boston, announced by the Massachusetts Governor and Boston Mayor, to help those affected … [Read more...]

Flint Area Race Promo Videos You Just Gotta Watch!

Take a look at these must see videos promoting upcoming Flint area races.  If these don’t get you excited I don’t know what will. Cinco de Mayo 5K/10K – Flint (May 4) Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with your closest running and walking friends, complete with Qdoba food, finisher photo, and sombreros to the first 300 to register.  The first 500 … [Read more...]

Tour de Crim on Your Bike!

Tour de Crim

Many run and walk down the famous blue line that marks the Crim 10 mile course, but how many have ever rode it via bike?  And no, the hand cycle event doesn’t count. The Crim is giving everyone a chance to ride the course this year in the inaugural Tour de Crim bike challenge on Saturday, May 11 starting at 11 AM.  The event will not be … [Read more...]

Get Ready for the New and Improved 2013 CrimFit Adult Training Program

The Crim Fitness Foundation is pleased to announce in a press release that the CrimFit Adult Training Program registration for 2013 is now open. The CrimFit Adult Training Program is a nationally recognized 15-week training program where participants of al fitness levels meet with their groups once a week to prepare for the Crim race of their … [Read more...]

Complete Runner’s Ladies Night Sure to Offer a Good Time October 25

Complete Runner has announced their annual Ladies Night to be this Thursday, October 25 from 5-9 pm.  The night is filled with give-a-ways, food, wine, product discounts, and “attractive guys wearing tights with white shirts and bow ties.”  If it is anything like the recent Run4Wine that Complete Runner helped organize it will be an amazing … [Read more...]

Kettering Trick or Trot 5K Encourages Halloween Costumes

The newly formed Kettering University Triathlon Club is hosting the inaugural Trick-or-Trot 5K Run and Walk this Saturday, October 27, starting at 2:00 PM behind Kettering’s recreation center.  Participants will run through a section of Kettering’s campus and the Flint River Trail, and will not only compete for their best time but also for … [Read more...]

New Fall Races Add Some Excitement to Flint Area Running

The Flint area is fortunate to have some new and interesting events coming up this fall, including the Bruckelaufe, Bubbas Dash Bash, Run4Wine, Zombie Dash, and Grand Blanc K9 Pursuit.  Oh, I forgot to mention that these new races are within an eight day window at the beginning of October! Here is a brief description of each: October 6, … [Read more...]

11 Crim Race Links to Read Before Race Day

The Crim isn't just coming...the Crim is HERE!  In one day the bricks of downtown Flint will be filled with runners, walkers, and spectators from all over the state and nation, coming together to experience the Crim Festival of Races. I've compiled a resource of recent Crim stories and information that I've found informative, inspiring, and … [Read more...]

Crim Message Alerts Make it Easy to Track Friends and Family Running or Walking the Crim Festival of Races

If you can’t make it to the Crim this Saturday but still want to know how your friends and family are doing, no problem.  Sign up for the Crim message alerts and get your friends or family member’s times emailed or texted to you, or posted to your Twitter or Facebook pages when they cross the finish line.  Or, track yourself so your time gets … [Read more...]

Crim 2012 Online Registration Ends Today, Expo Starts Tomorrow

2012 Crim Festival of Races

If you haven’t registered for the 2012 Crim yet, what have you been waiting for?  Today is the final day to register online for the best rate.  You can still sign up at the race expo on Thursday and Friday but you’ll need to fork over some more cash to do so. The Crim Race Expo is Thursday (2:00 pm – 8:00 pm), Friday (11:00 am – 9:00 … [Read more...]