Michigan Titanium

Question: What's better than getting together bright and early and going for a walk or a run? Answer: Walking or running with credit union peeps at the Michigan Credit Union League Annual Convention and Expo to raise money for the Children’s Miracle Network!!!

The Credit Unions for Kids 5K Fun Run/Walk for the Children's Miracle Network is powered by the Mid-Michigan Chapter of Credit Unions on Thursday, June 4th, at 7:30am!

The run/walk will take place on the river walk - right behind the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place. Easiest way is to get to it, is head towards The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck, take a right and head out the door (you can exit out this door, you just cannot enter that way). Easy-peasy to find, just head toward the water. The 3.1-mile course starts on the riverwalk, will make a loop around the river walk, with a portion of the race veering off the river walk. You are free to run or walk whatever distance and pace, 1 mile, 2 miles, 3 miles, we got you covered!

So, 7:30am is a bit too early for you or you won't be able to join us in Grand Rapids this year? No worries! Join us in spirit via our "virtual option"!

By the way, this is NOT a timed event, and you get to decide how far you want to go! So, no need to get goofy about your time, just a fun and healthy way to start the day off on the right...foot! But the MOST important thing is...this is just another way to help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network!

To be guaranteed a shirt, you must register by Friday, May 22nd. We do order extras, but shirt size cannot be guaranteed.

So here's the scoop:

When: Thursday, June 4th

Time: 7:30 am

Located: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and DeVos Place

Distance: However far you want to go! It is a 3.1-mile course; however, we will have miles marked at the 1, 2 and 3 Miles. Distance is up to you!

The “Virtual Run/Walk": You get a shirt and bragging rights that you helped the Children's Miracle Network

Registration is $50

Additional Donations are enthusiastically accepted!

*The with shirt option is available ONLY until midnight, Friday, May 22nd. We will have extra shirts the morning of; however, they will be given out on a first come basis.

Questions? We have you covered! Feel free to email us at [email protected] or call/text 989-239-6733.

Run Camp is about more than logging miles. It’s about showing up, finding your people, and moving forward side by side. Whether you’re building toward a goal race or just want consistency and community, Run Camp’s goal is to make the miles better, together!

Why Run Camp?

Because accountability is easier when someone’s waiting for you.

Because hard workouts feel lighter when they are shared.

Because progress is more fun when you can celebrate it out loud.

Here is what you'll get:

• Training schedule for your Fall half or full marathon* developed by Gazelle Elite coach, Sam Butler

• 2 weekly group runs: Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings (water stops, vendor partner support, lots of high fives)

• Tuesday evenings will meet at the Mary Free Bed YMCA. These runs will focus on form, hill repeats, speed work, etc.

• Mary Free Bed YMCA: 5500 Burton St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546

o Run Camp participants will need to pass a background check per the YMCA

• Saturday morning long runs will be from the Grand Rapids area Gazelle Sports stores and one other Grand Rapids area location

• Store locations: Grand Rapids 28th St, Downtown Grand Rapids, and Grandville

• Other Grand Rapids area location will be determined soon

• Custom participant gift (designed just for Run Campers!)

• Small pace groups (there is a pace group for everyone, and accountability from Team Leaders**)

• Once a month speed workout session, supported by Gazelle Elite athletes

• Will be held at the Mary Free Bed YMCA indoor track

• Educational clinics (nutrition, Good Form Running, shoe fits, etc...)

• 10% off personal purchases at Gazelle Sports throughout Run Camp (15% on days we run from the stores)

Gazelle Sports Run Camp is designed for adults 18 and older. Run Camp training is designed for individuals who are able to run at least a 5K (3.1 miles).

*Fall half and full marathons occurring between September 27 and October 18 will be accommodated. SHE RUNS Grand Rapids and the Grand Rapids & Detroit marathons are the main target races.

**If you are interested in becoming a Team Leader (lead a pace group with up to two other individuals), please contact John Ranville at [email protected].

Note: Gazelle Sports Run Camp registration is for the training program only. You must register separately for your goal event.