Lace Up Against Violence 2018 Photos 24 Mile Drive I found the Lace Up Against Violence Kensington Metropark 5K last minute.  It was put on by an organization called Friends on Board.  I didn’t know anything about them.  I think I was the only runner that did not speak fluent Spanish at the 5K.  I was definitely a Hispanic group.   They did a great warm-up workout and had an amazing chip to sweet music.  I felt like I was doing a Richard Simmons tape.  I loved the purple medals and homemade starting line made with bibs!  They seemed to be as fond of purple as I am.  Post-race food had fruit, electrolytes and chips and dip!  I didn't see the white albino deer today. We go to Kensington a lot. It is a beautiful Metropark with all kinds of wildlife.  The course was amazing.  It was early in the morning and fog was still floating on parts of the water.  For a last minute run it was really well done.   They couldn’t have picked a better location.   Muchos electrolitos en esta carrera

  Light Up The Night 2018 Photos 97 Mile Drive Light Up The Night was one of my favorite 5K's.  Saginaw had beautiful medals that lit up when you pressed a button on the top!  They were little light bulbs!  Their race shirts were very colorful with huge writing.  I got an interesting chip tag at registration.  I was told to tie it to my laces.  I’ve never had that kind of chip timing.  I had to return it at the finish line.   The event had amazing family activities from beginning to end.  The kids got to sit in a helicopter and then watch it take off.  They made watercolor art.  They got cool dinner plates.  The danced next to a large stage.  Police officers were playing football with kids in the field.  We took a fun photo booth picture.  We saw awesome horses and a fire truck ladder extended!  They had blow-up slides!  There were endless activities!   The course was a beautiful river run that took place in the evening.  It was for a great cause to keep the Saginaw community safe.

  Howell Melon Fest Run 2018 Photos 39 Mile Drive The 2018 Howell Melon Fest Run was part of the 41st Howell Melon Festival in Downtown Howell.  I was sad that they didn’t have finisher medals or t-shirts.  I felt like I left empty handed.  It was a big crowd at check-in squeezed in a small space.  We somehow got a great parking spot in town.  Mom and Sean stopped by and were at the finish with Jason and the kids.  The run was slightly hilly and went past Lakeview Cemetery and Thompson Lake.  A pontoon boat on the lake was blaring awesome dance music for participants.  That was something I will always remember.  I got a free cup of melon ice cream for registering which was so good.  We bought the kids scoops too.  We found great food trucks and a blow-up entertainment area for the kids that was free.  There was another blow-up area but they required pricey wrist bands.  It was a fun night.  I like the logo for the Melon Fest.  That was another reason I was hoping for a shirt or medal t