Strides of Honor

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Participants can register as individuals or as a team. Registration fees are non-refundable.

• Individual Participant Information
  • Now - March 31 | $25
  • April 1 - April 30 | $30
  • May 1 - May 14 | $35
  • Day of Event - Cash ONLY | $40
• Team Information
  • Teams can have up to 4 members. 
  • Now - March 31 | $25 per team member
  • April 1 - April 30 | $30 per team member
  • May 1 - May 14 | $35 per team member
  • Day of Event - Cash ONLY | $40 per team member
• Included for Registered Participants
  • Fresh Fruit & Hydration Beverages Post-Run/Walk
  • Chip Timing
  • Each Participant Receives a Commemorative Token

• Spectators welcome free of charge.

• 7:30am Registration Opens
• 8:50am Welcome
• 9am Start
• 1pm Run Ends
• 2pm Awards
  • Most Laps - Individual
  • Most Laps - Team
  • Eldest - Individual
  • Youngest - Individual
  • Eldest Combined - Team
  • Youngest Combined - Team
  • Best Team Name

Here is the Course Map for the 2026 Event

Race Course (Long-Description)

The race begins at the Course Start, located on the east end of the campus near the Poet Family Outdoor Education Center (OEC).

From the start, participants head west along the groomed trail that passes behind the main campus buildings. The route then turns north onto Entry Trail, where runners begin a gradual climb into the wooded trail system.

Participants continue along the mountain bike trail, till it intersects with the Oak Trail. After traversing a section of this walking trail, past Mile Marker 1 (purple marker), runners will return to the bike path for a section, and then returning back to Oak Trail till it meets the Cedar Trail walking trail. The course reaches the first team substitution point (red marker) near the base of this trail junction.

Continuing north, runners stay on Cedar Trail. This section winds through forested terrain with moderate curves and elevation changes. At approximately the midpoint of this eastern section, runners pass Mile Marker 2.

The course continues east and then loops through a winding section, forming the far eastern portion of the route. This area contains several curves and switchbacks before turning back west.

Participants then head southwest, connecting with Elm Trail near the second team substitution point (red marker). From there, the course continues south, descending through another winding section of trail. Along this southern loop, runners pass Mile Marker 3 (purple marker).

The route then curves west and northwest, looping through a final wooded section before returning north toward campus. As runners approach the main campus area again, they head along the path back toward the Course Start/Finish area, completing the loop.

Key Course Features

Start/Finish

• Near main campus buildings by the main entrance

Surface

• Mix of wooded walking paths and biking trails

Terrain

• Rolling hills with moderate elevation changes

Team Substitution Points

• Two locations along Entry Trail

Mile Markers

• Clearly marked at Miles 1, 2, and 3

Trail Sections Used

• Entry Trail
• Cedar Trail
• Elm Trail
• Sections of Mountain Bike trails

Accessibility Notes

• Trail sections include uneven terrain, elevation changes, and narrow paths
• Not all portions of the course are wheelchair accessible
• Participants should use caution on wooded and curved trail segments

• Run or walk as many loops as possible within four hours.
• Each loop is approximately 4 miles long, clearly marked, and designed to accommodate varying ability levels.
  • The course begins at 1,034ft in elevation with a max of 1,091ft and a gain of 102ft, representing a couple of decent hills on the course, but nothing too taxing.
• Each loop may take 60-90 minutes or longer, depending on pace.
• All participants are encouraged to complete at least one loop.
• At the 3.5-hour mark, no new laps will be started by any participants.
• Teams may have all members on the course at the same time.
• An accessible, shorter loop option on pavement is available to participants who require it.

• Mid is an alcohol and tobacco-free campus.
• Registered participants must comply with the following waiver.
  • In consideration of the acceptance of my entry, I for myself, my executors, administrators, and assignees, do hereby release and discharge Mid Michigan College, Mid employees, and any other sponsors, for all claims of damages or actions whatsoever in any manner arising or growing out of my participation, or which may arise out of traveling to and returning from said athletic event. I attest and verify that I fully acknowledge all risks (including contact with other participants, weather conditions, and course conditions, etc.) involved in this event, and that I am physically fit and sufficiently trained to participate. Please note that by registering as a participant, you are allowing our photographers and/or the general media the right to photograph you and agree to the terms of the College's Multimedia Recording & Release Policy.

Directions to Campus

• From US-127, take the Mannsiding Road exit. Go east on Mannsiding Road, turn left at Clare Avenue (stop sign), and continue 1/2 mile straight to Mid's Main Entrance on Clare Avenue (first right).

Parking

• Parking is free.
• Parking is available at the Poet Family Outdoor Education Center and in nearby parking lots (look for the signs).
• Parking in nearby lots is ideal if you plan to leave before the event concludes.
• If you park in a lot and leave before the event concludes, you may be delayed, as we must ensure participant safety.

Area Lodging

• Clare County Convention & Visitors Bureau
  • Website
  • (800) 715-3550

Pledge a dollar amount per mile completed by all participants.

• A donation of $0.50 per mile is recommended.
• Donors can cap their sponsorship at a specific total amount if they wish.

Includes Logo on Sponsor Signage, a Social Media Shout Out, and a Thank You Announcement at the event.

Includes Name on Sponsor Signage and a Thank You Announcement at the event.

Includes a Thank You Announcement at the event.