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

I thought the race was really well managed and was impressed that they were able to clear out the remaining half-marathoners to allow for us to get started.

I thought the packet pickup was a bit of a mess though. Not inside the expo but getting there was a nightmare b

This dog-friendly 5K is the bomb! The run was next to beautiful St. Joseph River along the RiverFront Pard path in Niles, MI. There were even THREE water stations! After the race, there was a raffle and then events for the public to enjoy with their dogs. There was