Grand Rapids, Michigan · Saturday, June 20, 2026
The Wicked Worm is a 10k and ultra event held on Saturday, June 20, 2026. It is located at 3142 4 Mile Rd NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
This is your chance to run West Michigan's favorite 25, 50, 100 and 200 mile relay, The FRED!!
The FRED Running Relays are a fun and challenging TEAM effort, where participants combine to run their chosen distance. You will form a team, plan out who is running which sections and on race weekend, will load up the vehicle and embark on the challenge!
Our course runs on the FULLY PAVED White Pine Trail, right up and down the heart of beautiful Michigan, through the woods, the country side and around Lake Cadillac. The trail was once the Grand Rapids - Indian Railway, retired in 1985 and now operates as a 92 miles paved trail, stretching from Grand Rapids up to Cadillac.
25 Mile Relay is Saturday morning, from Sand Lake, Michigan, running south and ending at Third Nature Brewing.
50 Mile Relay is Saturday morning, from the Big Rapids White Pine Trailhead and progresses south, ending at Third Nature Brewing.
100 Mile Relay starts Friday night in Cadillac, where runners will work together, progressing south and ending at Third Nature Brewing.
200 Mile Relay starts Friday morning and is the longest distance, is 36 legs/spurs, traveling from Belmont, north to and around Lake Cadillac, then returning to Belmont. Each leg is between 2 to 9.5 miles in distance. Teams often will use two vehicles with up to 6 runners in each, allowing vehicles to alternate turns being active on the course, while the nonactive vehicle rests.
Thanks to the efforts of West Michigan Trails Origination, the State of Michigan and events like this, we can enjoy such an amazing and scenic trail. A percentage of proceeds from this event, go to the West Michigan Trails Organization, who continues their efforts to provide more miles of paved and pristine trails, for our everyday use.
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Like Running or Walking? Love Wine? This race is for you!
Join us on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 9:00am for an exciting annual event that features the one-of-a-kind Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery! Come indulge at a family friendly winery with house-made wines and hard ciders. So, whether you are looking to run, walk or just enjoy the wine this race is a sure thing for a great time and an incredible experience! This race is timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com.
Registration Includes:
T-shirt: Super Soft Ring Spun Cotton t-shirt included!
Wine Glass: Shatterproof, Collapsible, and Portable!
Finisher Medal: Doubles as a Wine Stopper!
Race Bib: Chip timed 5k run/walk
Results Posted Online
...and of course, a pour of wine!
Running IS a team sport, and the Brian Diemer Family of Races Cross Country Team Challenge allows you and four (or more) of your friends to experience it all together. This event resembles a high school-style cross country meet, using standard scoring and a 5K course. If you don't have a team or enough people to make an entire team, let us know, and we will help you put a team together. We also allow participants to run without being attached to a team.
This year are back at Richmond Park in the City of Grand Rapids. The 5K course will feature mowed grass, packed dirt, and gravel. The FREE community 1 Mile Run, which is open to both youth & adults, kicks off the evening.
Here is an overview of the 2025 course, https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2330110. We expect the 2026 course to be similar. It will be well-marked, with cyclists leading the way.
For a quick video on how a cross country race is scored, check out this video or simply ask us.
How to Register
We tried to make it easy for you to register and start your team (if you have one). The first person on your team to register can create the team. From there, that person can share the team name and a link for others to join. We also activated the features that allow you to change your team name and the type of team you have (female, male, coed). We are also happy to help with all of this.
If you don't have a team yet (or don't want the pressure of creating a team name), no worries! Go ahead and register yourself, and we can help you form a team later. We also allow participants to run solo, unattached from a team.
When in doubt, ask! Remember, teams can range from 5 to 7 individuals, with only the top 5 places counting towards your score (with any other runners on your team helping to block other team members from securing lower points). Coed teams do not require the number of males or females they have on them, just at least one member of the opposite gender.
The 5K portion of the event is chip-timed.
We have youth pricing turned on so anyone under the age of 20 will receive a $10 entry. Contact us at [email protected] if you would like to set up your team so members can all register for free, with a single invoice issued after the event.
Awards
Gazelle Sports has generously signed on board as an Awards Sponsor this year. They have helped us since the first year.
First Overall Female: $20 to Gazelle Sports
First Overall Male: $20 to Gazelle Sports
First Overall Female Masters: $20 to Gazelle Sports
First Overall Male Masters: $20 to Gazelle Sports
Middle of the Pack Award: $20 to Gazelle Sports
(given to the person who finishes in the middle of the final order)
Overall Female Team: all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Overall Male Team: all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Overall Coed Team: all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Overall Masters Female Team (all team members must be 40+): all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Overall Masters Male Team (all team members must be 40+): all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Overall Masters Coed Team (all team members must be 40+): all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
Most Spirited Team: all team members receive a $15 to Gazelle Sports
(this will be voted on by the race day volunteers)
The FUN Run Mile participants are not eligible for awards. The FUN Run Mile is also not timed.
Race Day Timeline
5pm: Bib pickup
6:00pm: Community Fun Run Mile
6:25pm: XC teams report to the starting line
6:30pm: XC race starts
7:30pm: awards
We look forward to seeing you on race day!
Come for the run and then join in on the fun at Mill Creek Days in Comstock Park.
The 2026 Mill Creek Days 5K/10K brings an exciting update to the course layout! This year, runners will start behind Vitale’s Sports Bar in Comstock Park, utilizing the White Pine Trail. Runners will head north along this scenic, flat, and fast paved path. Runners will enjoy tree-lined stretches and views of Mill Creek, LMCU Ball Park and the Grand River, as they pass through quiet, shaded sections of the trail—perfect for finding your stride and setting a strong pace.
The race will conclude with a finish in the beautiful Dwight Lydell Park, a beloved community hub with green space, cheering spectators, and the post-race celebration area.
This course is ideal for both competitive runners and casual walkers—flat, scenic, and fully paved, with minimal road crossings and a welcoming, small-town race atmosphere.
Limited parking at Dwight Lydell Park - additional parking located at Mill Creek Middle School in the School Street parking lot.
Michigan’s Only 140.6 Mile (Ultra-Distance) Triathlon
140.6 miles: that is what you are up against. Start your challenge with a 2.4-mile swim in crystal-clear Versluis Lake. Then, jump on your bike for 112 miles through the rolling countryside of West Michigan. Finish up your day with a full marathon on the closed run course. Do all that and cross the Michigan Titanium finish line… and you’ve earned the right to call yourself a TITAN.
Are you not ready to attempt the Ultra-Distance race? Michigan Titanium offers Half, Olympic, and Sprint distances in our Triathlon, Duathlon, Aquabike, Relay, and swim-only events. There is an event and distance for everyone at MiTi!
USA Triathlon Membership/One-Day Pass
You will be asked to enter your current USAT Membership number during checkout. USAT Membership or One Day Pass is required to participate in this USAT Sancationed event. The price of a one day pass is set by USAT and will vary by distance.