August 14, 2019

These Must-Run Michigan Trail Races are Beyond Scenic

If you haven’t yet run a Great Lakes Endurance trail race — these events take place in the Upper Peninsula […]

November 2, 2017

Great Lakes Endurance’s newest trail race: Treetops Trifecta 5K, Hill Climb & Half Marathon Nov. 4-5 in Gaylord

If you’ve ever run a Great Lakes Endurance race — this race company is behind 10 Wisconsin and Michigan trail runs, […]

June 13, 2017

Jeff Crumbaugh of Great Lakes Endurance on his eco-friendly trail races in northern Michigan, the U.P. & Wisconsin

Jeff Crumbaugh, longtime runner, race director and founder of race management company Great Lakes Endurance, is known for his commitment […]

January 11, 2017

Paradise Found: Snowshoe racing at Tahquamenon Falls State Park + Race Discount Code

The following post originally appeared here a couple of years ago, and I’m publishing it again, with updates, because this […]

August 13, 2015

Announcing the Michigan Runner Girl Podcast

In the five years since starting Michigan Runner Girl, I’ve discovered new places to run, different races to try, and […]

February 26, 2015

Paradise Found: Snowshoe racing in Tahquamenon Falls State Park

This weekend’s trek north for a snowshoe race in the U.P. was amazing. And I know this is a word […]

August 12, 2013

Exploring the North Country Trail: 2013 Tahqua Trail 25K

When I decided to go the distance and switch from the 10K to the 25K at this weekend’s Tahqua Trail […]

August 8, 2013

Guest Runner Race Recap: 2013 Grand Island Trail Marathon

Traverse City runner Eric Houghton snagged his second Grand Island Trail Marathon win—in rainy, cool conditions, and after taking a […]

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