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The Fred Running Relays - 25 Mile - 50 Mile - 100 Mile - 200 Mile

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Friday, June 25, 2027, first start 6:30 AM, in Rockford (7733 Childsdale Ave NE). Distances: 25 miles (Sat), 50 miles (Sat), 100 miles, 200 miles. Entry from $40 to $85; the 200 miles goes from $85 to $95 after April 11.

Course and race notes

This is your chance to run West Michigan's favorite 25, 50, 100 and 200 mile relay, The FRED!!

The FRED Running Relays are a fun and challenging TEAM effort, where participants combine to run their chosen distance.

In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.

Race details

Date

Friday, June 25

To Saturday, June 26, 2027 · in 230 days

Start time

6:30 AM

Earliest wave

Location

7733 Childsdale Ave NE
Rockford, MI 49341

Area: Kent County & Nearby Towns, Grand Rapids

Course

Trail

Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course

Distances

25 miles · Sat Jun 2650 miles · Sat Jun 26100 miles · Fri Jun 25200 miles · Fri Jun 25

Price

$40 to $85

Plus the platform's processing fee

200 miles goes up after Sun Apr 11 (in 155 days)

Registration

Open

Online signup closes Thu Jun 24 (in 229 days)

Opened Jun 28, 2026

Race day in Rockford

Weather

80° / 58°F

Typical high and low for June 25, with a 34% chance of rain.

NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (11.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.

Daylight

6:03 AM – 9:25 PM

Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The first start is 27 minutes after sunrise.

Calculated for the race location.

Near the start

Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions

Parking

4 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.

Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.

Plan your trip

For the night before, Thu Jun 24

Where to stay

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