Eight races to gear up for this summer

Madi Wheeler, Online Editor in Chief

For all of our runners, kayakers and those who enjoy triathlons, here are some road races, trail runs, triathlons and kayaking trips for the rest of the summer. Click on the name of the race for the sign up.

July

Fund a Life 5k/1 Mile Walk + Yoga
When: July 14
Where: Brighton MI
Type/Distance: 5k, 1 mile

TRI Holly
When: July 15
Where: Holly MI
Type/Distance: Triathlon

TurtleHead Paddle-O
When:July 15
Where: Milford MI
Type/Distance: 15k, kayaking

Waterford Hills Road Racing 60th 5k Run for the Hills, help pave the way
When: July 21
Where: Waterford MI
Type/Distance: 5k road race

Grand Island Marathon
When: July 21
Where: Munising MI
Type/Distance: 50k, marathon, half marathon

August

Tahqua trail run
When: August 4
Where: Paradise MI (Tahquamenon Falls State Park)
Type/Distance: 25k and 10k

Crim Festival of Races
When: August 25
Where: Flint MI
Type/Distance: 10k, 8k, 5k

November

Treetops trifecta
When: November 3-4
Where: Gaylord MI
Type/Distance: 5k, hill climb and half marathon