I did the Honolulu one several years ago. But they don't do it anymore, unfortunately, and I really wanted to do another. So when I was visiting the mainland last year, I looked to see if there was one nearby. This one was going on while I was

I've run this race for the past 10 years. This event attracts some very elite runners in the Classic 10K. Frank Shorter, 1972 Olympic Gold medalist returns very year from Coloroado for this event. Frank grew up in Middletown. Nice hometown feel here. I run to support Josh's team.

All the distances of this race are worth running. The trails at Independence Oaks are challenging and the Back Roads are rolling hills. The scenery is gorgeous at this time of year, and the after party is great, with music, the famous Union Mac n cheese (the Clarkston Union was featured