The Bull Run (Midland)
- Date Sun 21st September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Midland, Michigan
- Price Free - $49.31
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at The Bull Run in Midland on Sunday, September 21st, 2025! This heartwarming event features a chip-timed 5K run/walk, alongside a special Calf Mile for children aged 10 and under, which is completely FREE. Set in the beautiful Emerson Park, participants will experience a unique course that showcases the iconic Tridge while honoring the memory of Kenneth C. VanBlaricum, whose legacy inspires this race.
With a start time of 9:30 AM for the 5K and 9:00 AM for the Calf Mile, runners will enjoy crossing home plate at the finish line, symbolizing a home run for those living with ALS in Michigan. All proceeds from the event go directly to support individuals battling this challenging disease. Don’t miss the chance to earn a special finishers medal and grab an exclusive performance tee (available for pre-order until September 7th). Celebrate community, compassion, and commitment at The Bull Run—where every step counts!
With a start time of 9:30 AM for the 5K and 9:00 AM for the Calf Mile, runners will enjoy crossing home plate at the finish line, symbolizing a home run for those living with ALS in Michigan. All proceeds from the event go directly to support individuals battling this challenging disease. Don’t miss the chance to earn a special finishers medal and grab an exclusive performance tee (available for pre-order until September 7th). Celebrate community, compassion, and commitment at The Bull Run—where every step counts!
Organiser's Description
THE BULL RUN FOR ALS OF MICHIGAN - MIDLAND / EMERSON PARK - RACE PAGE
This is our second year for THE BULL RUN MIDLAND! The Bull Run 5K is a chip timed accurate 5k run/walk. The Calf Mile is FREE for kids 10yrs and under. Finishers medal to all participants, t-shirts available for an add-on purchase. All proceeds go to ALS of Michigan to help our pALS (people with ALS) here in Michigan.
There is a lot of symbolism in The Bull Run. First the name, my dad, Kenneth C. VanBlaricum passed from ALS in Feb. 2010 and early in his life he worked in excavating, his nickname was Bull. The Bull Run is named in honor of my father. Second, the finishers medal is a dog tag honoring the time he served in the National Guard out of the Howell Armory and was called into active duty during the 1967 riots in Detroit. The start/finish line is on the ball diamond. You will run by first base, which is the position played by Lou Gehrig, and as you finish the race you cross home plate scoring a home run for our pALS(people with ALS) here in Michigan.
This run continues to be a dream come true to honor my father. Thank you for being a part of it.
RACE DETAILS:
PRICING: 5k run/walk $35 until 9/7, $37 from 9/8 to 9/20, $40 race day. Calf Mile is FREE for ages 10 and under. Online registration only.
RACE SWAG: Finishers medal is included with registration, performance tee is available as an add on through September 7th. Performance Tees are not available to purchase after that date.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be race day morning starting at 7:30 am.
SCHEDULE: The 5k run/walk will start at 9:30am. The Calf Mile will begin at 9:00 am.
COURSE: The 5k will start in Emerson Park, run all three legs of the Tridge and return to finish in Emerson Park.
RESULTS: Results will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
This is our second year for THE BULL RUN MIDLAND! The Bull Run 5K is a chip timed accurate 5k run/walk. The Calf Mile is FREE for kids 10yrs and under. Finishers medal to all participants, t-shirts available for an add-on purchase. All proceeds go to ALS of Michigan to help our pALS (people with ALS) here in Michigan.
There is a lot of symbolism in The Bull Run. First the name, my dad, Kenneth C. VanBlaricum passed from ALS in Feb. 2010 and early in his life he worked in excavating, his nickname was Bull. The Bull Run is named in honor of my father. Second, the finishers medal is a dog tag honoring the time he served in the National Guard out of the Howell Armory and was called into active duty during the 1967 riots in Detroit. The start/finish line is on the ball diamond. You will run by first base, which is the position played by Lou Gehrig, and as you finish the race you cross home plate scoring a home run for our pALS(people with ALS) here in Michigan.
This run continues to be a dream come true to honor my father. Thank you for being a part of it.
RACE DETAILS:
PRICING: 5k run/walk $35 until 9/7, $37 from 9/8 to 9/20, $40 race day. Calf Mile is FREE for ages 10 and under. Online registration only.
RACE SWAG: Finishers medal is included with registration, performance tee is available as an add on through September 7th. Performance Tees are not available to purchase after that date.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be race day morning starting at 7:30 am.
SCHEDULE: The 5k run/walk will start at 9:30am. The Calf Mile will begin at 9:00 am.
COURSE: The 5k will start in Emerson Park, run all three legs of the Tridge and return to finish in Emerson Park.
RESULTS: Results will be live during the event and full results will be posted on this Run Signup page. The race will be professionally timed by the MICHIGAN RUNNING FOUNDATION.
Races
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The Bull Run 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Purple Performance Tee
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
$38.69
This 5K will run start in Emerson Park, run all three legs of the Tridge and return to finish in Emerson Park. -
The Calf Mile
Sun 21st September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
Free
This is free event for kids ages 10 and under, it's a 1 mile untimed run/walk. -
InvisaBULL 5K
Incl. $4.31 Fee & Purple Performance Tee
$49.31
This 5K can be run anywhere/ any time. We would love you to share a pic(s) of your run. You can share them here: https://www.facebook.com/thebullrunforalsofmi Your finishers medal and shirt if ordered will be shipped out no later than Sept. 28, 2025
The Bull Run (Midland)