Plyometric and Running: Costs and Benefits
Everyone has a different opinion of Plyometrics, otherwise known as Plyo’s or jump training. Some think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread, and they are responsible for every …
4 Races, 1 Town
Explore the cornerstones of Albion including the historic downtown, college, and beautiful parks. Each event highlights an aspect of Albion's past, present, and future.
Learn More RegisterChoose to participate in all four events or just one or two events.
Friday, April 30, 2021 “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 …
Friday, June 25, 2021 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 …
Friday, September 17, 2021 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 …
DATE: To Be Announced “The Foundry Mile” is a one-of-a-kind event in Albion! We are feeling the need for speed and have found the perfect route that leads runners into …
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), community neighborhoods, Albion College, and beautiful waterways, parks, and trails.
In addition to the beautiful course, as a Run Albion participant, your registration fee is donated back to select nonprofits in the Albion area. With the support of our generous sponsors, we are able to cover the entire cost of the race and then donate your registration fee to a nonprofit in exchange for volunteer support along the course. When you Run Albion you can know that you’re making an IMPACT in Albion.
So the answer to your question, “Why Run Albion?”
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
Everyone has a different opinion of Plyometrics, otherwise known as Plyo’s or jump training. Some think they are the greatest thing since sliced bread, and they are responsible for every …
All too often we make the mistake of only seeing distance running as a physical endeavor. The problem with that is we do not address the other aspect that comes …
Events like Run Albion are a great way to bring the community together. Both in the positive experience of giving to a good cause and of showing how much you …