The FRED Running Relays - 200 Mile
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Overview
The FRED Running Relays is a team relay event held Fri July 10 - Sat July 11, 2026 in Rockford, Michigan. The event uses the White Pine Trail corridor and nearby spurs to offer relay routes of different total distances. The event headquarters is at 7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341. A portion of proceeds supports the West Michigan Trails Organization and the trail used for the relays is fully paved.
Distances and logistics
- 25 Mile - begins in Sand Lake, five suggested segments, finishes at Third Nature Brewing.
- 50 Mile - from Big Rapids White Pine Trailhead to Belmont, 11 legs, up to 11 participants.
- 100 Mile - from Cadillac (Spur 19) to Belmont, 18 legs, up to 6 participants.
- 200 Mile - Belmont around Lake Cadillac and back, 36 legs, team sizes 6, 9 or 12.
Most 200 Mile legs range from 2 to 9.5 miles. The 200 also has designated resting and vehicle exchange areas in Pierson, Reed City and Lake Cadillac; teams commonly use two vehicles so one vehicle can rest while the other is active. Registrations include a shirt, finisher medal and one complimentary food and drink ticket redeemable at Third Nature Brewing. The event uses What3Words location identifiers for start and exchange points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.