January 5, 2017

Run for Chicken: Buffalo Wild Wings, Kona Running Company dishing up two new races

Registration is underway for two new races in Michigan — one held this spring, the second in the fall — […]

May 2, 2016

Sweat a little, smile a lot + camp for free at Run the Ridge Team Relay in Traverse City (plus race giveaway!)

Dirt beneath our feet. Is there anything better for a runner than experiencing that after months of icy, snowy roads? […]

April 19, 2016

Inside the Traverse City Trail Running Festival with endurance athlete Christo Miner

Above photo of Christo courtesy of Aubrey Ann Parker  Though Christo Miner ran track in high school, the 36-year-old says he “caught […]

March 24, 2016

Episode #34: The BIG Little Hero Run 10K, 5K & free fun run in Traverse City

The BIG Little Hero Race, a 10K/5K/free kids fun run organized by business students at Northwestern Michigan College, is back […]

March 18, 2016

Episode #33: Inside the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K in Grand Rapids

Downtown Grand Rapids each spring plays host to the Gazelle Girl Half Marathon & 5K, attracting thousands of runners to the female-focused event. […]

November 8, 2015

Episode #14: Part 2, Bayshore Races in Traverse City

In Part 2 of the Bayshore Races episodes, Race Director Daniel Siderman answers questions from Michigan Runner Girl readers and listeners. Topics covered […]

November 5, 2015

Episode #13: Inside the Bayshore Races in Traverse City

Each December 1, runners from across Michigan (and beyond) register for the popular Bayshore races in Traverse City. These Memorial […]

March 17, 2015

Two winners of the BIG Little Hero Race entries + something special for everyone else!

The reasons you all shared for wanting to participate in the inaugural BIG Little Hero races on April 11 ran the […]

March 2, 2015

3 Michigan runners + their spring race training success

We made it to March! Or, to put it in running terms for those of us readying for spring races, […]

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