- Bobby Crim started the race in 1977 as a fundraiser for the special Olympics.
- The first women’s winner of the 10-mile race is Kim Merritt (USA) with a time of 58:41.
- The first men’s winner of the 10-mile race is Steve Kenyon (GBR) with a time of 50:05.
- The course record for men is 45:43, set by Joseph Kamau (KEN) in 1996.
- The course record for women is 51:47, set by Cathy O’Brien (USA) in 1989.
- The Crim has hosted the U.S. National Championship race twice, 2009 and 2010.
- Julius Kiprotich Kogo (KEN) has won the race seven times since 2011 and holds the record for men for most wins.
- Catherine Ndereba (KEN) holds the record for most wins by a woman at five.
- In 1988, the course ended 10-meters short of the full ten miles.
- The Crim Road race was broadcast live on WFUM TV28 from 1980 – 2007.
- The Bradley Hills are notorious throughout the country as one of the toughest stretches in any road race.
- Crowds along the race route are known nationally to provide the strangest things to runners as they stride by. Runners have reported receiving donuts, coffee, cheese, chocolate and beer!
