I ran the 5K this year. I would have liked to have run the 10K it's an earlier start , cooler with less runners but didn't have the training miles in so opted for the 5K Run. NJM hired a new Race Director who did a great job and so

July 23 was a hot day, but the breezy ferry ride was a great start to the race. The race was well staffed, wonderful community support, beautiful tour around the island, a fun running club all around the event. We had family running and watching/exploring the island, all as

Letas face it, there is nothing else like this! Start in Muskegon and run by sandy beaches on the Great Lakes, awesome late summer temps - warm in the afternoon and cool at night, quaint lakeside towns, beautiful woodland roads and farm country, and a fantastic party awaits you in Traverse