Run The River
About this race
Run the River – July 31
More than a race – Run the River is a full evening of fun, right in the heart of the Midland River Days Festival! Join us July 31 for an exciting race followed by awesome River Days activities like live music, delicious local food, hot air balloons and much more. RUN FOR THE PINT at Run the River; powered by Preferred Chiropractic of Midland! Run and walk participants receive a stein & complimentary drink ticket for the Rotary Tent, courtesy of Fabiano Brothers and Midland Brewing Company.
Packet Pick-Up Friday, July 31 at the Tridge from 5-6:35PM. Day of registration closes promptly at 6:15PM. Race held rain or shine!
Race Waves Start: 1 MILE RUN 6:40PM / 5K Run 7:00PM MALE WAVE / 7:05PM FEMALE WAVE / 5K Walk 7:10PM ALL
*RTR is the second race in the Midland Triple Challenge. Register for the Triple 5K or Triple 1 Mile Challenge: Dow RunWalk, Run the River and Loons Pennant Race + cool swag with one registration!
Register early for lowest rate! Increases occur on April 16, July 1 and July 30. Fees are Non-Refundable / Non-Transferrable.
Registration at: https://bit.ly/3RCR1oj
Visit https://greatermidland.org/races or the Greater Midland Races Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/greatermidlandraces for more information.
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Running
1 Mile
5K Run Male
5K Run Female
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Midland.
About Midland
Run The River takes place in Midland, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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