Greater Midland Races

02/13/2026

Here’s a little love from us! 💙

From now until February 28, take $10 off your Triple Challenge registration - plus receive a FREE Greater Midland Races winter beanie and neck gaiter! *While supplies last.

Ready to challenge yourself this summer? Join us for the Midland Triple 5K or 1 Mile Challenge, featuring:

• Greater Midland Dow RunWalk (Saturday, June 6)
• Run the River (Friday, July 31)
• Loons Pennant Race (Friday, August 14)

New to the Triple Challenge? It’s easy - complete all three races (run or walk!) and earn a custom medal and exclusive wearable to celebrate your accomplishment. 🏅

Register once with a single payment for all three races and make 2026 your most active year yet!

Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4aWOKQf

02/10/2026

Do you want to sweep your Valentine off their feet? 🥌❤

Saturday, February 14 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM, the Midland Curling Club invites anyone ages 11 and up to experience the sport of curling at our Olympic Learn to Curl event!

Participants will enjoy approximately 45 minutes of on-ice instruction, learning how to slide out of the hack, deliver a stone down the ice, sweep, and practice other curling fundamentals.

No equipment is required. All necessary equipment will be provided by the curling club. Just wear warm loose fitting clothing, and bring clean running shoes.

While walk-ins are welcome, participants are encouraged to register in advance either at the Greater Midland Community Center or online through the Community Center website: https://bit.ly/3LOA63p The cost is just $15.

For questions, please contact club@midlandcurls.org. We look forward to welcoming new curlers to the ice and celebrating the Olympic spirit with you!

02/03/2026

As we celebrate Dow RunWalk's 40th anniversary this year, we're proud to partner with the Dow Championship to make it even more special!

✨All Dow RunWalk participants get an admission pass for the ENTIRE week of the Dow Championship!✨

Come run, walk and cheer with us June 6 at Dow RunWalk and then enjoy world-class golf at the Dow Championship at no extra cost!

Register now and be part of the celebration: https://bit.ly/3MiClfo

The Dow Championship is scheduled on the earliest dates in its history this June, while Greater Midland Dow RunWalk is marking its 40th year. So, the two annual summer events decided to join...

01/29/2026

Don't miss your chance to secure the lowest price of the season and grab exclusive Greater Midland Races swag! *Available while supplies last.

Join us for the Midland Triple 5K or 1 Mile Challenge, featuring the Greater Midland Dow RunWalk (Saturday, June 6), Run the River (Friday, July 31), and the Loons Pennant Race (Friday, August 14).

New to the Triple Challenge? It's simple! Complete all three races - by running or walking - and you'll earn a custom medal and a custom wearable to celebrate your accomplishment!

Register once with a single payment for all three races! Take advantage of this great opportunity to be active in 2026. Sign up today: https://bit.ly/4aWOKQf

01/15/2026

Are you ready for 3 times the FUN! Sign up for the 2026 Midland Triple Challenge!

Come run or walk with us in the Midland Triple 5K or 1 Mile Challenge, which includes the Greater Midland Dow RunWalk (Saturday, June 6), Run the River (Friday, July 31), and Loons Pennant Race (Friday, August 14).

Haven't heard of the Triple Challenge before? It's as easy as 1-2-3! Run or walk each of these three races and receive a CUSTOM MEDAL and a CUSTOM WEARABLE after your fantastic achievement!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Hurry and sign up today to earn a Greater Midland Races neck gaiter and beanie while supplies last, so you can look cool while staying warm!

Sign up now to lock in the lowest price of the season: https://bit.ly/4aWOKQf

12/05/2025

Thank you to everyone who braved the cold and joined us in Downtown Midland, Michigan for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk! 🎄 You all really know how to celebrate the holiday season in style! 😎

12/04/2025

Join us TONIGHT for a festive evening celebrating the holiday season with a relaxed trot through Downtown Midland, Michigan. It’s going to be snow much fun!

This untimed run/walk welcomes all ages, all abilities. Bring your strollers, bring your pets, and don your most festive gear.

You’ll get:

🔔 A jingle bell bracelet at the start

☕ Hot cocoa at the finish line (thanks to Joyful Tantrum / Serendipity Road and Molasses Smokehouse)

Registration is FREE. We just ask that you bring nonperishable food donations to support local families.

Register in advance here: http://2025jinglebellfunrun.eventbrite.com.

Special thanks to our supporting sponsor, Ripple Fiber, for making this event possible.

11/17/2025

11/13/2025

Do you have a heart full of holiday cheer?✨

We’re on the lookout for Volunteer Elves on December 4, 2025 for the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk in Downtown Midland, Michigan.

This is a fantastic opportunity for sororities, fraternities, clubs, teams and individuals to help spread some festive joy!

We need Elves in the following roles (time slots vary between 3-7:30pm):

· Set Up Elves

· Tidy-Up Elves

· Course Elves

· Registration Elves

Ready to join the fun? Sign up today by contacting Emmett Long at elong@greatermidland.org or at https://bit.ly/49EjLrg

10/30/2025

Looking for a little extra??

Trust your training and finish stronger with our Strength Training for Endurance Athletes Program.

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08/19/2025

🏃‍♂️🏅What an INCREDIBLE race season it has been! 🏅🏃‍♂️

A major thank you to every race participant, volunteer, sponsor and supporter who made this season unforgettable! We couldn't have done it without you all! Your dedication, energy and enthusiasm is what makes each race season so amazing! See you next year! 🌟

Mark your calendar for 2026! 📅

Dow RunWalk - June 6
Tri-Kids-Try - July 17 & 18
Run the River - July 31
Loons Pennant Race - August 14

08/13/2025

The 2025 Greater Midland Races season may be over, but the fun doesn't have to be! To thank you for an amazing year, we're giving away a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 entry to the Bay City Morning Rotary's Driathlon 2025 on Sunday, September 14.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿:

1. Share this post
2. Make sure you're following the Greater Midland Races page

That's it! You'll be entered for a chance to win a free entry! 🎉

The winner will be announced on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟴. Thank you for being a part of another incredible race season - your support means everything to us!

Learn more about the Bay City Morning Rotary's Driathlon here: https://bit.ly/4mKJVfy