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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, Jun 25, 2027 | ||||
| The FRED 200 Relay - 12 person Crew | Relay | Jun 25, 20276:30 AM | $85$95 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 200 Relay - 6 Person Crew | Relay | Jun 25, 20276:30 AM | $85$95 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 200 Relay - 9 Person Crew | Relay | Jun 25, 20276:30 AM | $85$95 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 100 Relay - 3 Person Crew | Relay | Jun 25, 202710:00 PM | $65$75 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 100 Relay - 6 Person Crew | Relay | Jun 25, 202710:00 PM | $65$75 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| Saturday, Jun 26, 2027 | ||||
| The FRED 50 Relay - Up to 11 person Crew | Relay | Jun 26, 20277:00 AM | $55$60 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 High Schoolers | Relay | Jun 26, 20278:30 AM | $40$45 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
| The FRED 25 Relay - Up to 6 Person Crew | Relay | Jun 26, 20278:30 AM | $55$60 after Apr 12, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Relay fee goes up to $95 on Apr 12, 2027.
Online registration closes Jun 23, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:02 AM, and the The FRED 200 Relay - 12 person Crew starts at 6:30 AM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
7733 Childsdale Ave NE, Rockford, MI 49341
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Around June 25 the day usually runs from 64°F at dawn to 83°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 91°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of The FRED Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Teams will be assigned race day start times, based on the average estimated pace of the Team. This is a semi-rolling start, with the attempt to have most Teams reaching the Finish line, around the same time. More info to come.
Course
The race begins in Cadillac Michigan, where teams will work together to cover miles south to Comstock Park, before the last leg, returning north to Third Nature Brewing. This 100 mile course is the second hundred, for the 200 mile, which…
Course
The race begins in Big Rapids Michigan, where teams will work together to cover miles south to Belmont, before the last leg, returning north to Third Nature Brewing. This 50 mile course is the last quarter of the 200 mile, which is why the…
Course
The 25 Mile Relay is a great introduction to relays. The course will include 5 suggested segments and will start in Sand Lake, on Saturday morning. Teams will progress to the first exchange zone in Cedar Springs, before continuing to the…
Parking and travel
Regardless which distance, teams are responsible for their own transportation. The event starts with one runner on the course and the remainder of the team will use at least one vehicle to transport to the next exchange zone. At each…
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This is your chance to run West Michigan's favorite 25, 50, 100 and 200 mile relay, The FRED!!
The FRED Running Relays are a fun and challenging TEAM effort, where participants combine to run their chosen distance. You will form a team, plan out who is running which sections and on race weekend, will load up the vehicle and embark on the challenge!