August 31, 2021

Inside IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan in Frankfort

In just under two weeks, a few thousand athletes and their family and friends will travel to the quaint and […]

October 12, 2017

12 Women, 2 Vans, 195.5 miles, 32 hours … and a herd of alpacas? MRG recaps Reebok Ragnar Michigan

You couldn’t miss Team MRG at this fall’s Reebok Ragnar Relay Michigan, a 195.5-mile trek from Muskegon to Traverse City. […]

March 17, 2017

ForeShore Adventure Run: Obstacle-course racing on the shores of Lake Michigan

For Norton Shores, Mich. runner Brian Bement, selecting races to participate in comes down to a few different factors: location, […]

July 8, 2016

Staying steady with a smile: what it’s like to be a pacer at the Charlevoix Marathon

By Courtney Hansen MRG Contributor Breathtaking Lake Michigan views, a quaint Northern Michigan town, and the chance to qualify for […]

June 9, 2016

Episode #46: The Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon in Grand Haven

A bike path along the shores of Lake Michigan is the setting of the Holland Haven Marathon & Half Marathon […]

June 8, 2016

Run It: Arcadia Dunes scenic trails + Lake Michigan serenity + post-run lunch in Frankfort

Looking for a cool spot to explore by foot in northern Michigan this summer? You’ll love the winding trails in Arcadia […]

March 10, 2016

Episode #32: ForeShore Adventure Run along Lake Michigan in Muskegon (including discount code)

While races that pit runners against obstacles like slippery climbing walls and mounds of mud have grown in popularity in […]

June 23, 2015

Racing + Camping: 2015 Glen Arbor Solstice Half Marathon & 5K

From the beginning, you know you’re in for something beautiful. A street sign just around the first bend, not even […]

June 17, 2015

Live Bold + Go Outside Your Comfort Zone: Stories of taking on the M22 Challenge

Some races just stick with us: our first-ever race, a half marathon we ran with a dear friend, our fastest 5K, our most satisfying […]

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