The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile

Friday, June 25 – Saturday, June 26, 2027
6:30 AM EDT
Rockford, Michigan
$43.40–$91.10 · 8 races
Ultra

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The FRED Running Relays, taking place from June 25 to June 26, 2027, in the scenic town of Rockford, Kent. This exciting event invites teams to tackle one of four incredible relay distances: 25 miles, 50 miles, 100 miles, or the ultimate challenge of 200 miles!

Participants will enjoy the breathtaking views along the fully paved White Pine Trail, which winds through lush woods, picturesque countryside, and around the stunning Lake Cadillac. Each distance offers a unique adventure, with the 25-mile and 50-mile relays taking place on Saturday morning, while the 100-mile relay kicks off Friday night and the 200-mile relay starts Friday morning. Teams can consist of up to six runners, making it perfect for friends or family looking to bond over a shared challenge. Plus, a portion of the proceeds supports the West Michigan Trails Organization, helping to maintain and expand the beautiful trails we all love. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run, connect, and enjoy the great outdoors—choose your distance and register today!

Races

  • The FRED 200 Relay - 12 person Crew

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Friday, Jun 25, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $91.10

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  • The FRED 200 Relay - 9 Person Crew

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Friday, Jun 25, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $91.10

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  • The FRED 200 Relay - 6 Person Crew

    Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt

    Friday, Jun 25, 2027 (6:30 AM EDT)

    $91.10

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  • The FRED 100 Relay - 6 Person Crew

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Teams can be up to 6 people

    Friday, Jun 25, 2027 (10:00 PM EDT)

    $69.90

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  • The FRED 100 Relay - 3 Person Crew

    Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt

    Friday, Jun 25, 2027 (10:00 PM EDT)

    $69.90

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  • The FRED 50 Relay - Up to 11 person Crew

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    Teams are made up of up to 11 people

    Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 (7:00 AM EDT)

    $59.30

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  • The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person Crew

    Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

    The course is set up with with 5 segments. Teams can use more members, but should use suggested exchange zones.

    Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 (8:30 AM EDT)

    $59.30

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  • The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 High Schoolers

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    Teams are made up of up to 11 Highschool Students. Runners may not have graduated before Spring 2024.

    Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 (8:30 AM EDT)

    $43.40

    Register

Organiser's description

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO RUN WEST MICHIGAN'S FAVORITE 25, 50, 100 AND 200 MILE RELAY, THE FRED!!



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!

Our course runs on the FULLY PAVED White Pine Trail, right up and down the heart of beautiful Michigan, through the woods, the country side and around Lake Cadillac. The trail was once the Grand Rapids - Indian Railway, retired in 1985 and now operates as a 92 miles paved trail, stretching from Grand Rapids up to Cadillac.



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, the State of Michigan and events like this, we can enjoy such an amazing and scenic trail. 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

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Location

7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, 49341, MI, United States

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