What the Hell is a Bump & Run?
The summer of 2007 brought with it our first (and long awaited) Muddy Watters, Bump & Run Trail
Series. The series was set up to bring something unique to the sport of trail running while also
benefiting local causes.
The runs were a combination trail, river, mud run with a ton of bootcamp exercises thrown in for good
measure. The first to complete the course while finishing all exercise stops would be the winner.
We not only managed to beat the hell out of our racers but were also able to raise some funds for
causes such as The Greater Michigan Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, The Karmanos Cancer
Institute and the Michigan Humane Society. Not only that, but we also picked up a ton of both local and
national level media attention for our efforts. I guess we weren't the only ones who found it unique. One of the editors at Trail
Runner Magazine referred to our race as "the nastiest 5K race I've ever heard of ". That was music to my ears...
To see results and point standings for B&R #1, go here
To see results and point standings for B&R #2, go here
For race pics, visit www.momentshare.com
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Muddy Watters Relay - New for 2009
New for this year will be our Muddy Watters Relay on 8/22. Still a "bump & run" race, the relay will consist of two person teams
(male/male,male/female, female/female) with each team member running a leg while your partner gets to relax. You'll be required
to complete exercise stations together, at the race start and in between legs. Awards will be given three deep in each division. Total
race distance will be roughly 6 miles, though you won't know which of you will be getting the bulk of the distance. Does that
surprise anyone though? We've taken great measures to make sure those of you running the shorter distance will NOT feel
cheated. You can be sure that you'll be the one getting the most "interesting" terrain to traverse. Anything to keep our racers happy...
Following Each Race...
As always, we'll be having our kids event to follow our "big kids" race. No charge, parents don't even have to be racers! Short and
fun. All kids will get a prize or some sort of swag. But you have to let us know that your kids will be participating.
In 2008, we added a twist to our Bump & Run Trail series by awarding points to the top 10 finishers in both the male and female
divisions. At the end of the three race series, we'll name our overall point series champion in both divisions. Champions will
receive some AMAZING swag! Points will be awarded as follows - 1st place = 10 points, 2nd = 9pts... all the way down to 10th
place earning 1 point. It's not necessary to win all three races, just place high in all three and you'll be in it!
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