The FRED Running Relays - 200 Mile
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The FRED Running Relays : Rockford, MI
The FRED Running Relays are a set of team relay events held along the paved White Pine Trail in West Michigan. The event offers relay formats that cover multiple total distances and use staged legs so team members alternate running segments along the trail.
Distances include:
- 25 miles
- 50 miles
- 100 miles
- 200 miles
The course runs on the fully paved White Pine Trail, a 92 mile route that stretches from Grand Rapids up to Cadillac and follows the former Grand Rapids - Indian Railway, retired in 1985. The trail passes through woods, countryside and around Lake Cadillac.
Course and format highlights described by the organizer:
- The 25 mile relay runs from Sand Lake south to Third Nature Brewing and is set up with five segments.
- The 50 mile relay runs from the Big Rapids White Pine Trailhead south to Third Nature Brewing.
- The 100 mile relay starts in Cadillac and progresses south to Third Nature Brewing.
- The 200 mile relay begins in Belmont, travels north and around Lake Cadillac, then returns to Belmont; it is divided into 36 legs ranging from about 2 to 9.5 miles. Teams commonly use two vehicles with up to six runners per vehicle, alternating active and resting vehicles.
A portion of event proceeds supports the West Michigan Trails Organization, which works on paved trail expansion and maintenance. Registration fees vary by distance and category. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
