June 13, 2017

Race Report: 44th annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Half Marathon

By Christie Overgaard MRG Contributor The 44th annual Dexter-Ann Arbor Run took place earlier this month, and this was the sixth […]

March 1, 2017

Chicken & Cheesecake: Kona Running Company’s spring races in southeast Michigan

Kona Running Company, known for its fun and festive races in southern Michigan, is behind a new race that involves…chicken! […]

February 28, 2017

How to dress for your late-winter (crazy Michigan weather) runs + Michigan MarathonHER news

In the past week my running attire has run the gamut, from shorts and a thin long sleeve to tights, […]

February 20, 2017

Race Report: The Snow Moon Trail Run at Midland City Forest

By Ali Lopez MRG Contributor I first heard about the Snow Moon Trail Run when Kevin Fowler (one of the race […]

January 18, 2017

Gazelle Girl Half Marathon reveals finisher medals, special 5th anniversary legacy gift

Along with a group of girlfriends, I ran the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon a few years ago. Ever since, I’ve wanted […]

January 16, 2017

MRG talks with elite runner, book author Luke Humphrey of Hansons-Brooks Distance Project

As spring marathon and half marathon training gets underway for many runners, Heather welcomes elite runner and coach Luke Humphrey to the […]

November 8, 2016

Winners of the Kona Chocolate Run 10K, 5K & Cocoa Mile Race Giveaway!

Wow, we sure do love our chocolate — and racing for chocolate! What a treat (pun intended) to read through […]

October 19, 2016

Run, Walk, Creep, Crawl: inside the 8th annual Traverse City Zombie Run + other Michigan Halloween races

I’ll admit that several years ago, costumed races weren’t really my thing. I didn’t have anything against them; I just […]

September 22, 2016

Episode #62: Wicked Halloween Run + Kona Chocolate Run

Kona Running Co. is known for its numerous races held throughout the year in Michigan, and two upcoming events are […]

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