The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile
- Date Fri 10th July 2026 - Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 6:30AM EDT
- Location Rockford, Michigan
- Price $43.40 - $91.10
- Races 8 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
The 25-mile relay kicks off on Saturday morning, starting from Sand Lake and finishing at the vibrant Third Nature Brewing. The 50-mile relay also takes place on Saturday morning, beginning at the Big Rapids White Pine Trailhead. For the night owls, the 100-mile relay starts on Friday evening in Cadillac, while the ambitious 200-mile relay embarks on its journey from Belmont on Friday morning, covering 36 legs and winding around breathtaking Lake Cadillac. With each leg ranging from 2 to 9.5 miles, teams can strategize and alternate turns using two vehicles, ensuring everyone stays energized and ready to run. Not only will you enjoy the thrill of competition, but your participation also supports the West Michigan
Organiser's Description
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!
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 and events like this, the trail is now completely paved. 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
Races
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The FRED 200 Relay - 12 Person Crew
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th July 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
$91.10
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The FRED 200 Relay - 9 Person Crew
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th July 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
$91.10
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The FRED 200 Relay - 6 Person Crew
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th July 2026 (6:30AM EDT)
$91.10
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The FRED 100 Relay - 6 Person Crew
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th July 2026 (10:00PM EDT)
$69.90
Teams can be up to 6 people -
The FRED 100 Relay - 3 Person Crew
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 10th July 2026 (10:00PM EDT)
$69.90
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The FRED 50 Relay - Up to 11 Person Crew
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (7:00AM EDT)
$59.30
Teams are made up of up to 11 people -
The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person Crew
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$59.30
The course is set up with with 5 segments. Teams can use more members, but should use suggested exchange zones. -
The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 High Schoolers
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
Teams are made up of up to 11 Highschool Students. Runners may not have graduated before Spring 2024.
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