2021 - RunTough
2021 distances
Running
VIRTUAL With Shirt (Mailed To You)
Join us in spirit by taking a 5K or 1 Mile run or walk (or any other activity of your choice!) at any time that works for you. This can be done anywhere and includes shipment of a race shirt and bib. Early Bird pricing ends August 1! Register by September 1 to ensure you receive a race shirt and bib. Shirts may be available after September 1 but cannot be guaranteed. **PLEASE NOTE the following UPDATED timeline for race packet mailings (as of 9/9/21)** Due to ongoing supply-chain issues that unfortunately have become commonplace during the pandemic, we are experiencing delays with regard to our race shirts. As a result, the timing of race packet mailings has unfortunately been delayed. • If you registered by August 1 — Your packet will be shipped by 9/10. • If you registered by September 1 — Your packet will be shipped by 9/17. • If you register after September 1 — You will receive your packet in October. Thank you for your support of our mission to cure pediatric brain cancer. Be sure to share your photos on our Facebook page.
VIRTUAL Without Shirt
NEW this year! We are offering a virtual option without a shirt for just $20! You can still join us in spirit by taking a 5K or 1 Mile run or walk (or any other activity of your choice!) at any time that works for you. Wear whatever you want, though we'd love it to be orange! Be sure to share your photos on our Facebook page to participate in the excitement. ***NOTE that this option does not include a shirt or race packet.***
SALINE 5K
We are excited to be back in person in Saline this year! We encourage you to challenge yourself in some way to celebrate your own inner strength and courage. Run further, run faster, refer more friends, or raise more money for DIPG than you have before. If this is your first year joining us, set a goal — pace, fundraising amount, # of people recruited to join you, etc... Early Bird pricing ends August 1! All participants registered by September 1 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt. Shirts may be available after September 1 but cannot be guaranteed. ***Packet pickup will be Friday, Sept 24th from 4-6pm at Saline High School's Hornet Stadium and starting at 7:45am the morning of the race. Opening ceremony is at 8:30am, and race starts at 9am.***
SALINE 1 Mile
We are excited to be back in person in Saline this year! We encourage you to challenge yourself in some way to celebrate your own inner strength and courage. Run further, run faster, refer more friends, or raise more money for DIPG than you have before. If this is your first year joining us, set a goal — pace, fundraising amount, # of people recruited to join you, etc... Early Bird pricing ends August 1! All participants registered by September 1 are guaranteed to receive a race shirt. Shirts may be available after September 1 but cannot be guaranteed. We are pleased to once again offer a special rate for our 5 & under crowd of $5, which includes a unique, toddler-only shirt. Please sign up for the Toddler 1M Fun Run for that option, which is only available for the local Saline event (not virtual). All participants registered by September 1 are guaranteed a race shirt. Shirts may be available after September 1 but cannot be guaranteed. ***Packet pickup will be Friday, Sept 24th from 4-6pm at Saline High School's Hornet Stadium and starting at 7:45am the morning of the race. Opening ceremony is at 8:30am, and race starts at 9am.***
SALINE Toddler 1 Mile
We are pleased to once again offer a special rate for our 5 & under crowd* for the LOCAL EVENT IN SALINE ONLY — not valid for the Virtual Race. This registration includes a unique, toddler-only shirt. (NOTE: This is not the same shirt at the race shirt!) We have a limited number of toddler shirts in each size (2T, 3T, 4T, 5T, or Y-XS) that are available while supplies last on a first come, first served basis. * Pricing valid for ages 5 and under only.
Race date Weather
Conditions on September 25, 2021 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Saline
RunTough takes place in Saline, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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