Rapid Running Races

03/11/2025

Want to save 40% off registration?

The FRED Running Relay is next on our calander and we’ve got a deal for any of you interested in Captaining a Relay Team of any distance.

Create a new Relay Team, and as the Captain, take advantage of discount code: CaptainOnly to save 40% of your individual registration!!!

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.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rockford/2018FredRunningrelays

02/22/2025

Did you know that White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay teams can be made up of any number of runners? You just need to cover all 26.2 miles of fun, before heading into Vitale's of Comstock Park for the post race party. You can even run SOLO, as long as you can clear the 6hr (ish) cutoff.

TWO Weeks out from the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay and teams are filling fast! Use code: TAKE10 to save 10% on registration.
Don't jinx it, but weather is shaping up to be in the mid to upper 30's!

We've ordered plenty of shirts and medals, so come join the fun on March 9th!
https://runsignup.com/.../WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

01/30/2025

Soaring Eagle Casino & Resort comes through again, as an amazing sponsor of the relay, donating multiple vouchers to the Participant Raffle, worth 1 FREE night stay, AND $100 credit at any of the resort restaurants!

Don't miss the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay, March 9th

Register today to join the amazing day on the White Pine Trail and be in the Participant Raffle: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ComstockPark/WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

12/12/2024

Managing two RELAY events, we know the power of community, which is why we invest in ours.

Both the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay and The FRED Running Relay, support Belmont Elementary

Thank you to one of our new SILVER Sponsors, Rapid Running Races!!

Rapid Running Races puts on 2 local races including White Pine Thaw and The Fred Running Relays. Sign up below!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rockford/2018FredRunningrelays

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ComstockPark/WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

12/01/2024

Looking for a discount to either the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay or The FRED Running Relay?

Todays the last day to use these discount codes:

CaptainsOnlyCode - is 15% off when creating a new team

Thanksgiving - is $5 off for any team participant.

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rockford/2018FredRunningrelays

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ComstockPark/WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

11/25/2024

Come on Relay fans! What Captains want 25% off??

The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile is on Friday July 11, 2025 to Saturday July 12, 2025. It includes the following events: The FRED 200 Relay - 12 person Crew, The FRED 200 Relay - 9 Person Crew, The FRED 200 Relay - 6 Person Crew, The FRED 100 Relay - 6 Person Crew, T...

10/29/2024

We are proud to support Belmont Elementary and Rockford Public Schools.

10/25/2024

Huge thanks to the Wolverine / Belmont YMCA for helping us share the word about our running relays!

White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay will be here before we know it!

10/14/2024

📣📣 EXCITING NEWS! 📣📣

While the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay will always be a RELAY based event, we are officially offering a MARATHON option, due to high demand.

For you marathon counters, get ready to check off March in Michigan!

See the website for more details: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ComstockPark/WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

10/11/2024

Register for the White Pine Thaw at the Grand Rapids Marathon EXPO and grab another FREE 3 pack of Saucony Inferno socks as part of the deal!

Not yet registered? Use code TAKE10 to save 10% of either the 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Marathon or Relay!

The University of Michigan Health - West Grand Rapids Marathon is on Sunday October 20, 2024. It includes the following events: Half Marathon, Marathon, Relay Marathon, Handcycle - Marathon, 5K, and 10K.

10/09/2024

The official opening of registration for our 2025 relays, will be at the Grand Rapids Marathon Expo on Saturday, October 19th!

Not only will we have a special discount for people who register at the booth, we'll also be selling last years awesome and amazingly soft hoodies, as well as these awesome jackets we had done up for you!

Jackets $60 and hoodies $10 cash or Venmo

Look at the updated page and we'll see you soon: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/ComstockPark/WhitePineThawMarathonTeamRelay

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rockford/2018FredRunningrelays

09/13/2024

Don't miss the LMCU Bridge Run this weekend!

While not one of OUR races, their team was a HUGE help this past year, in helping spread the word about our events. In the race directing world, it takes a village!

I know Ben will be out there on the 10 Mile course. Who's with him??

There is still time to register:

The LMCU Bridge Run is on Saturday September 14, 2024 to Sunday September 15, 2024. It includes the following events: 5K Run/Walk, 10 Mile Run, Virtual Bridge Run 10 Mile, Virtual Bridge Run 5K Run/Walk, and Kids Dash (200M & 400M).

07/22/2024

Have you run Mill Creek Days 5k/10k before?

It's managed our friends who put on the River Bank Run and they are looking for you, on August 10th!

Use code: MCD8off for $8 off registration fees or click on the link below.

The Mill Creek Days 5k/10k, presented by Comstock Park Body Shop is on Saturday August 10, 2024. It includes the following events: Mill Creek Days 5k, Kids K (approx 1k), Mill Creek Days 10k, and 5k/10k Combo.

07/22/2024

With our 2024 events in the books, we’re setting the stage for next season.

March 9th, 2025 White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay

July 11-12, 2025 The FRED Running Relay

We want to see YOU at the starting line!

07/18/2024

You can't do a relay, without a TEAM, and boy are we blessed to have such an amazing team to put these events on!

Fine print: If you're not a complete nube...we will likely let you run many of the distances solo :)

07/14/2024

2024 is in the books for us!

Between the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay and The FRED Running Relay, we had an amazing time and it was a privilege to serve you.

If you ran either event with us, please share pictures and experience in the comments!

2025 White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay is March 9th

2025 Fred Running Relay is tentatively July 11-12th

07/14/2024

Special shout out to team Calvary on 8th, who scorched The FRED Running Relay 200 miles this weekend!

It was another great weekend of racing, put on by an amazing team.

See you March 9th for the White Pine Thaw - Marathon Relay

07/07/2024

We’ve seen a lot of finish medals and we’re pretty stoked about The FRED Running Relay’s medal for next weekend.

Still time to register a team for the 25 Mile Relay!

https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/MI/Rockford/2018FredRunningrelays