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.
Choose your Distance - Choose your Team - Choose to Register TODAY
General Cedar Blitz Rules/Info:
Use your age at the end of the year, Dec 31st, 2026 for category selection.
Race will take place rain, snow, sleet or shine... In the event of severe weather such as thunderstorm, lightening, blizzard, hail, we will postpone the race until conditions improve. Seek shelter if severe weather occurs before, during or after the event. If severe weather causes the event to be cancelled, we will not be able to postpone this event to a later date. Determination and definition of adverse, inclement, or severe weather conditions will solely belong to the discretion of the Race Director.
This is NOT a closed course race. This race is open to vehicle traffic. Obey All traffic laws. You must follow the Michigan Vehicle code. Cycling road rules apply. You must STOP at all stop signs, always yield to the right-away. Do NOT cross the center-line of the road. Ride No more than 2 abreast. Violators will be disqualified.
Minimum 10 racers per category. Race categories that do not meet minimum amount of racers may be combined with another category at the race directors discretion.
ANSI/Snell approved bicycle helmets are required. No earbuds allowed. Your bike must be in good working condition.
Time limit of 4 hours for 18, 36, and 50 mile racers. It will be implemented and at the discretion of the race marshals and Race director. Time limit of 10 hours for the 128 mile race (13 mph average).
THERE ARE NO REFUNDS. THERE ARE NO DEFERMENTS.
Additional Rules/Info for 128 Mile Course only: Start time is 6am, July 11th. 13 mph average is expected. Cut off time 4pm. This is an Unsupported course. There are No course marshals, and the course is unmarked.
GPS computer with course download is mandatory
Lights are mandatory
This is an open course. You must obey all traffic rules.
Must provide your own support or transportation if you do not or cannot finish.
Aid station at 80 mile mark with bag drop available. Racers can pick up their bag after awards. No other aid is allowed.
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!
Join us for the 2026 Lowell Riverwalk 5K. Run or walk the Riverwalk with us! This is a family friendly route in downtown Lowell. Open to walkers, runners, students, adults & families. This is a stroller friendly course.
Returning this year:
Every participant will receive a medal & event will be chip timed.
Age group awards! 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be awarded in each age group for males and females.
Age Groups: under 18; 18 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60 - 69; 70+
First place finisher prize for top female and top male participant.
T-shirt size guaranteed if registered prior to 6/27/2026.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.