Eastside Racing Company

14/02/2025

Happy Valentine’s Day to our awesome Move-It Fitness and Eastside Racing family! ❤️ Today’s the perfect day to spread some love by sharing Lisa Calice’s story. After you read Lisa’s story, answer this question in the comments: Do you have a story where running brought you a new friendship or relationship? Spread more running love by sharing your story with us!

“I’ve been running the Out With the Old/ In With the New 5K races for several years. These races are the reason I fell in love with trail running. I first began doing this race in 2019, and it helped me have something to look forward to during the holidays. I loved how these two races end and begin the year on a positive note. This year the race was moved to a new location, but kept the same unique charm of being challenging and of running the same race the 2nd day but in the opposite direction.

Three years ago I met Dave at this very race. I asked him if he wanted to be in a picture with me and now it has become a fun and meaningful tradition.

I’m glad I had the courage to begin trail running and I’m glad I found the courage to talk to Dave. I have met so many really wonderful running friends because of him.
I hope to continue my running for as long as my body will allow it. Running has opened the door to some rewarding experiences and relationships I would never have had otherwise, and has helped me to find more meaning and more moments to look forward to.

Photos of Dave and I - then and now!
Thank you MOVEitFitness for continuing to make these races happen. You’ve helped me to continue to change my life in a positive way.” - Lisa Calice 🫶👟

21/01/2025

We are proud to support OPC Meals on Wheels and the impactful, life-changing work they do in our community. A heartfelt thanks also goes out to the participants and sponsors of Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race — your support made this donation possible! 🫶 MOVEitFitness

Thank you to Mark and Deanna Skelcy of Move it Fitness and Eastside Racing Company for their very generous donation of $2,000 to OPC’s Meals on Wheels program.

Our MOW client list is growing every day and their kindness and generosity will help us to keep up with the needs of those 60 and older in our community who wish to age in place and are unable to shop for themselves.

Executive Director Renee Cortright said if best with a tear in her eye as she received the check, “this couldn’t have come at a better time.”

Meals on Wheels deliver more than just a meal. Volunteers provide a wellness check and a friendly conversation to those in need. For more information please call 248-608-0264

Thank you again for the wonderful donation. We are so very grateful!

30/12/2024

Happy New Year! 🎉 Can’t wait to see everyone tomorrow and on New Year’s Day!

Out With The Old - In With The New 5K Event Guide is ready! This NYE and New Year’s Day event guide provides everything you need to know about race day: the schedule, location, food drive raffle info, NYE’s famous shirt exchange, and more: https://runsignup.com/Race/OutWiththeOldandInWiththeNew/Page-7

There is still time to join NYE and New Year’s Day races in Rochester! Register for Out With The OId - In With The New here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/OutWiththeOldandInWiththeNew

Did you know we host an additional NYE afternoon race option at 2:24pm in Rochester? Check out Goodbye24’s 5k here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/GOODBYE23

20/12/2024

Run into 2025 with us! ✨

Run into 2025 in Downtown Rochester with these 3 race options!

✨ Out With The Old - In With The New 5K on December 31st & January 1st. This offers two races: a NYE and New Year’s Day 5K! If you cross both finish lines, your medals will connect! Bring a canned or boxed food item for our charity partner (Neighborhood House), and you’ll score a chance to win a sweet raffle prize. 😏 Run into 2025 with us at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/OutWiththeOldandInWiththeNew

✨ Goodbye24 5K on December 31st. Celebrate the New Year with an out-and-back run along the Clinton River Trail. You’ll stay warm pre- and post-race with indoor space and bathrooms. Every finisher gets a unique, hand-crafted award from a local artisan, plus post-race you’ll enjoy pizza and hot cocoa to wrap up 2024 in style: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Rochester/GOODBYE23

December 31st schedule:
9:30am- Out With The Old 5K start
2:24pm- Goodbye24 5K start

January 1st schedule:
9:30am- In With The New 5K start

02/12/2024

🎅✨ Antlers Up, Let’s Dash! 🦌✨ Get ready to prance, gallop, and sleigh the season at the Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash presented by GameDay Men's Health! ❄️ Whether you’re dashing for fun or racing to lead the pack, this is your chance to kick off the holidays with festive cheer. 🎄 WHEN: Sunday, December 8 | 1:30 PM 🎄 WHERE: Downtown Rochester Throw on your favorite holiday gear, grab your antlers, and join the reindeer herd for an unforgettable mile of merriment! 🎽🏃‍♀️ Stay for the Rochester Area Hometown Christmas Parade! All proceeds benefit the Rochester Band & Orchestra Boosters. 📲 Register today:

1st Annual Reindeer Classic 1-Mile Dash 401 S Main St, Rochester, MI 48307 - One Mile, All Smiles!Start Your Season with theReindeer… - December 8, 2024

29/11/2024

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race 🦃🍂🙌

28/11/2024

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving!

26/11/2024

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is sold out, but you can still join the tradition by grabbing a volunteer spot here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/ShelbyTownship/TurkeyTRAILTrot 🦃👟

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is officially sold out! 🦃🏃🏃‍♀️ If you didn’t get a chance to register, we’d love to have you join our volunteer family— not only will you receive a whole lot of gratitude from us, you’ll receive $30 off a future MOVEitFitness race. 😏 Learn more and signup for a volunteer position here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/ShelbyTownship/TurkeyTRAILTrot

23/11/2024

Early Packet Pickup for Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is scheduled for Tuesday, November 26th from 12:00 - 7:00 PM at Utica's Hanson's Running Shop. 👟🦃

Address: 8409 Hall Rd, Utica

Relax on race morning by skipping the lines and joining us at early packet pickup instead! You’ll also receive 20% off your purchases at Hanson’s. While Friday’s The Leftover Race is sold out, you can grab one of the remaining spots for Thanksgiving Day’s Turkey Trail Trot at bit.ly/turkeytrailtrot

♻️ Don’t forget that you can help us reduce waste by donating your old shirts at early packet pickup! Learn more here: https://runsignup.com/Race/TurkeyTRAILTrot/Page-6

22/11/2024

Interested in joining Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race as a volunteer? 🦃 Along with receiving praise and gratitude from our MOVEitFitness team and runners/walkers on race day, volunteers will receive $30 off a future Move-It Fitness race of their choice. This $30 can also be gifted by the volunteer. 🫶

Volunteers are needed at the finish line, aid stations, course set-up, clean-up, etc. Signup and learn more here: https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/MI/ShelbyTownship/TurkeyTRAILTrot

Black Friday’s The Leftover Race is officially sold out, and Thanksgiving Day’s Turkey Trail Trot is nearly 90% sold out. You can grab one of the remaining spots at bit.ly/turkeytrailtrot

31/10/2024

Can’t wait to see this interview featuring 4Star4Mile’s Race Director & Vietnam Veteran Doug Howell!

Had a great interview experience this morning with PBS One Detroit’s Will Glover! Thank you for hosting us and supporting 4Star 4Mile and our Veteran community. Tune into PBS One Detroit on Thursday, 11/7 at 7:30pm ET to watch the interview. We’ll also share it here once the interview is posted online.

Reminder that prices increase tomorrow, Friday, November 1st at 11:59 PM ET for ! 🇺🇸 This is the only race in the nation that runs in harmony with the Veterans Day Parade, sharing the course and timing with Detroit's Annual Armed Services Salute. We invite everyone to join the walk/run celebration as we honor our veterans. Register and learn more about November 10th's race day at bit.ly/detroit4star4mile.

29/10/2024

🏃‍➡️ Prices increase at midnight on Halloween for the following MOVEitFitness events…

Registration savings alert! 😏 Prices increase Thursday, October 31st at 11:59 PM ET for the following two Holiday events:

🦃 Grab your flock and join us for a two-day Thanksgiving trail run/walk! Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race provides a distance for every member of the family: 2 Miles, 4 Miles, 6 Miles, or a Half Marathon at Shelby Township's Stony Creek Metro Park. For those who double and cross the finish line on Thanksgiving morning (Turkey Trail Trot) and on Friday (The Leftovers Race), your two medals will connect! Spots are selling out quickly for the two-day race bundle! Learn more and register before the price increase at bit.ly/turkeytrailtrot.

🎄 Get ready for a festive 5K run or walk at Addison Oaks County Park for Bad Santa Trail 5K on December 7th! Experience the beauty of the season as you traverse a delightful mix of dirt and blacktop trails, complete with charming rolling hills. After your run/walk, cozy up with a warm cup of hot cocoa, indulge in delicious cookies, and gather around the fire pit to share stories and holiday cheer. Let’s celebrate the season together! 🎅 Learn more and register before the price increase at https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Leonard/BadSanta

21/10/2024

It’s race week for Hustle 5K, 8K, & Fun Run! 🎃 Join MOVEitFitness at Thursday’s early packet pickup at Hanson's Running Shop in Utica!

🎃 Get ready for another spooktacular race week: Halloween Hustle 5K, 8K, & Fun Run is this Saturday, October 26th at Lake St. Clair Metro Park! 🎃 Don’t forget to swing by for early packet pickup on Thursday, October 24th, from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Utica Hanson’s Running Shop, 8409 Hall Rd, Utica, MI 48317. This is your chance to avoid those pesky race morning lines and snag a fang-tastic Halloween Hustle discount on your shopping at Hanson’s!

And yes, there is still time to register and join in on all the wickedly awesome Halloween Hustle fun. 😏 Head on over to register here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/HarrisonTownship/HALLOWEENHUSTLE5K8KFUNRUN

18/10/2024

Good luck to our Eastside Racing Company and MOVEitFitness runners who are taking on the roads in Detroit & Canada this weekend! 💥

🏅✨ Presenting the 2024 Detroit Free Press Marathon Finisher Medals! ✨🏅

Cross the finish line and claim your well-deserved prize! Each medal will feature the same design, with distances customized to honor your incredible achievements. 🎉

These medals represent your hard work, resilience, and the miles you’ve conquered. They’re more than a keepsake – they’re a badge of honor! 💪

Which race will you be earning yours in? Tell us below in the comments! 🔥 👇