Mainly Marathons Heartland Series (Michigan) You’ve seen them out on the course. They rarely win, but you always see them out there running, and running and running. And sometimes walking. These events were inspired by and designed for them, and for those who just want to run long and run …
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Mainly Marathons Heartland Series (Michigan)
You’ve seen them out on the course. They rarely win, but you always see them out there running, and running and running. And sometimes walking. These events were inspired by and designed for them, and for those who just want to run long and run often.
Whether you want to participate in one marathon, half-marathon, or 5K, pick up a couple of new states in your quest to finish all 50, or you want to take the ultimate challenge and run every race in a series, we encourage you to join us. Walkers are just as welcome as runners: none of our races have a time limit, and you never need to worry about whether you’ll make it before the course support has packed up and gone home. (In fact, we have become famous for celebrating last place in every race with the now-coveted caboose!)
Mainly Marathons puts on a race series like no other, from the unique course setup to the unparalleled spread of food and drinks to fuel you on your journey, all mixed with a sense of fun and family you just won’t find anywhere else.
Course description: Out and back (1.872 miles total); paved, a few small hills
Number of Laps: 7 for half marathon, 14 for full marathon (subject to change)
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Beautiful river to run along - nice flat course with a few inclines. Stayed at the Quality Inn 5 minutes away. Plenty of food, snacks and drinks provided. Weather was MORE
Beautiful river to run along – nice flat course with a few inclines. Stayed at the Quality Inn 5 minutes away. Plenty of food, snacks and drinks provided. Weather was hot!
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The Niles course has small elevation gains and is a bit narrow in spots...please consider not running 2 abreast all the way, especially where the tree roots are buckling the … MORE
The Niles course has small elevation gains and is a bit narrow in spots…please consider not running 2 abreast all the way, especially where the tree roots are buckling the pavement. The aid station was, as usual, outstanding ( chicken and bowtie pasta day!). Pay attention when they tell you that the starting point is hard to find…it is.
Beautiful course located on the river.
This race group has the most happy and encouraging participants! The race director and support staff are top notch. I would recommend this run to anyone looking for a no … MORE
This race group has the most happy and encouraging participants! The race director and support staff are top notch. I would recommend this run to anyone looking for a no pressure race.
Day 2 of 12 Knee starts to hurt finished
I now have completed 184 marathons and 54 halves. The 12 day series was hard for me because of injury and stomach issues. To say the least I survived the … MORE
I now have completed 184 marathons and 54 halves. The 12 day series was hard for me because of injury and stomach issues. To say the least I survived the 12. My original plan was 12 full but the end result was 8 x 26 and 4 x 13. That is still a lot of races. This was my 3rd Running Ragged this year which gives me a Triple Crown. 3 belt buckles in a shadow box.