July 9, 2019

Your Next Epic Race? Eva Solomon Shares Summer + Fall Ideas

Epic Races knows a thing or two (or a thousand) about putting on races and events. This Ann Arbor-based race […]

July 2, 2019

Training for a Boston Qualifier at the Holland Haven Marathon this September

While Chad Kikstra started running in middle school — “I ran the 880, but was never that great,” he says […]

June 26, 2019

My First 50-mile Trail Race

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor A couple of weeks ago I did something I never would have imagined doing when […]

June 24, 2019

Sugar Sand Beaches, Lighthouses, Starry Nights at Ragnar Road Michigan

Unforgettable scenery meets ultimate running challenge. Sounds intriguing (and fun and definitely worth doing), right? The 4th annual Ragnar Road Michigan […]

June 12, 2019

IRONMAN 70.3 Training Update + the Best Color Run for the Whole Family

June is well underway (note to Mother Nature: could you please warm it up a little more, and keep it […]

May 24, 2019

‘Anything Really is Possible’ – Jon Conkling, Triathlete, Runner & Dad of 5

Jon Conkling’s wake-up call came in late 2011. It was then that the Ada, Mich. husband and dad of five […]

May 15, 2019

Latest MRG News (Discount Codes, First-ever MRG Race + Bayshore Expo!)

You’ll want to tune in to the latest Michigan Runner Girl podcast episode to hear some big announcements as well […]

May 6, 2019

S’mores, Live Music, Food Trucks (and Running!) at Ragnar Michigan Trail

In just over a month, trail runners from all across Michigan, the Midwest and beyond will meet up at Hanson […]

First Annual Michigan Runner Girl Trail 10K & 5K on Aug. 4

Nearly a decade ago, while on an everyday run in my neighborhood, the idea of Michigan Runner Girl came to […]

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