FIRE UP FOR CRIM!

Lois Craig Invitational

Friday 6pm

Saginaw Street (Just South of the River)

Cheer on the Michigan Special Olympics athletes as they strive to cross the finish line!

Free and open to the public.

Michigan Mile Race Series

Friday

7pm Professional Mile – Women

7:07 Professional Mile – Men

7:20 USATF Masters Road Mile – Men’s National Championship

7:30 USATF Masters Road Mile – Women’s National Championship

7:45 High School Challenge – Men & Women

7:55 Young Runner’s Mile – Boys & Girls 12 & Younger

8:05 Michigan Mile Open – All Ages & Abilities

Crim Pasta Party

Friday 4-9 pm

Main Tent, Festival Lot (corner Kearsley & Saginaw)

Carb up before the big race!

Shelter of Flint returns with the all-you-can-eat pasta & salad dinner for racers, family members and the general public.

Funds raised support Shelter of Flint.

Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12. Kids under 6 eat free.

Tickets are available in advance by calling 810.238.4711 ext 305.

CRIM SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:30am 10-Mile Wheelers & Hand-Cyclists Division

7:50am 30-Year Runners

8:00am 10-Miile Run/Competitive Walk

9:30am 8K Run

9:40am 8K Walk

10:00am 5K Run

10:00am 5K Family Run/Walk

12:00pm Teddy Bear Trot

Find all the details of this world class event at www.crim.org/races-events/crim/

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