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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...

2008 will be an even bigger and dirtier version of the race series. We look forward to some more great courses, great eats and
skinned up knees in the summer to come. With the formation of GLTeams.com, our events promotions group, you may even notice
a few new wrinkles in the already brutal course. Same crazy people, just a new name... don't forget your change of clothes!

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.

Register for any of our Bump & Run races here.
See race pics here

Help us help the Judson Center
A portion of the proceeds from this years event will benefit the Judson Center's Autism program. Judson Center is located in Royal
Oak. Judson Center is a leader in providing dynamic, innovative and effective solutions to the challenges facing children and
families, and adults with developmental disabilities across ten counties including Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Lenawee, Monroe,
Washtenaw, Livingston, Shiawasee, Genesee and Ingham. You can visit their website by clicking here.

In 2008, we'll be adding 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!

For Current Point Series Standings - go here

Potential Event Sponsors - We'll be doing sponsorship a little different this year. We will be selling sponsorship for each one of
our ten exercise stations along the race route. Each station will be signed and manned. Whoever sponsors that exercise station
will have their business name on the sign. If you sponsor a station prior to June 6th, you will also get your business logo on the
race jersey. The cost to sponsor an exercise station is $250. With your sponsorship, you'll also get two race entries for the event. A
portion of the funds from the Muddy Watters Bump & Run Trail Series will benefit the new Autism Center at Judson Center, right
here in Royal Oak. Please contact Jeff for more info