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2019 Run Albion Series

Choose to participate in all four events or just one or two events.

Run the Rock

Friday, May 10, 2019 “The Rock” is at the center of Albion College’s campus located on the Quad. The Run the Rock event passes right by and even though you’ll …

History Hustle

Friday, June 28, 2019 You would never guess that Albion was the Sunday night hang out for the infamous Purple Gang or the two sons that started Mother’s Day gave …

Forks 5K

Friday, September 20, 2019 Two branches of the Kalamazoo River coming together into one at the center of Albion and the river provides the perfect setting for Victory Park, one …

The Foundry Mile

Saturday, September 21, 2019 “The Foundry Mile” is the first of its kind in Albion! We are feeling the need for speed and have found the perfect route that leads …

Why Run Albion

How many races are there across Michigan on every weekend, countless!!! We know you can choose from DOZENS of races each weekend across Michigan, so why should you choose to Run Albion? It’s simple, there aren’t many places like Albion and many places that are active in their revitalization.

Run Albion is about the past, present, and future of Albion. Each run will pass through and by the best features of Albion including the historic downtown with a red brick road (it isn’t the Land of Oz), expanding college, Albion College, and beautiful waterways, parks, and trails.

So the answer to your question, “Why Run Albion?”

A blast from the past in the historic downtown
Boost of brainpower through the cutting edge Albion College campus
Peace and serenity of Kalamazoo River and area parks.

Festival of the Forks

The third event, Forks 5K, is especially full of examples of what makes Albion, great. The Forks 5K is a part of Albion’s annual Festival of the Forks. The Festival of the Forks is a celebration of Albion’s community. Events, concerts, kid-friendly activities, and a variety of food vendors fill the downtown starting Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. Find more information at www.festivaloftheforks.org