Miller and Darling Capture 10K at Navarino Snowshoe

Filtered sunlight and temperatures in the upper twenties welcomed sixty five snowshoers from four states to the Navarino Snowshoe Adventure on Saturday, February 27. Returning champion Samuel Darling of Muskegon, Michigan led from start to finish in the 3rd annual event,

Montrail & Mountain Hardware Join Great Lakes Endurance as New Sponsors

Great Lakes Endurance is pleased to announce that Montrail will be the new footwear sponsor and Mountain Hardwear the new clothing & gear sponsor for the 2010 season.

Keyes Peak Trail Marathon & 10K Introduced

Great Lakes Endurance is pleased to announce the new Keyes Peak Trail Marathon and 10K.

Tahqua Trail Run Featured on Runnersworld.com

The River Trail segment of the Tahqua Trail Run, yes the incredibly hilly single track with knee high roots and rocks and remarkable beauty is currently featured on the Runnerʼs World Trail Running microwebsite: http://www.runnersworld.com/cda/microsite/article/ 0,8029,s6-238-511-0-13427-0,00.html...

John P. Wilson Designs Navarino Medallions

Working out of his garage studio in Cloverleaf Lakes, Wisconsin, craftsman John P. Wilson has be working on the medallions (see photos) for Navarino Eco-Marathon (April 17, 2010). Using sugar maple harvested from Michiganʼs western Upper Peninsula, Wilson used a CO2 laser to cut the medallions out...

Great Lakes Endurance Gets Greener

As of January 1, 2010, the Great Lakes Endurance website has been moved to a new hosting provider that is entirely powered by wind energy.

Michigan Runner Magazine Awards 2009 Contributor of the Year to Great Lakes Endurance

Michigan Runner Magazine recently awarded Great Lakes Endurance race director Jeff Crumbaugh with its 2009 Contributor of the Year Award. The award was based on many efforts, most notably national leadership in environmentally aware running events. Great Lakes Endurance has directed thre...

Active Endurance Names Crumbaugh Race Director of the Month

Active Endurance named Great Lakes Endurance race director Jeff Crumbaugh its November 2009 Race Director of the Month. Active Endurance published the news in its online newsletter The Edge. Active Endurance noted Crumbaughʼs leadership in pioneering environmentally aware trail running event...

Navarino & Tahqua Trail Races on National Trophy Series

Trail Runner Magazine, based in Carbondale, Colorado, recently announced its 2010 National Trophy Series. The Navarino Eco-Marathon and the Tahqua 25K Trail Run were both chosen for the series. Runners across North America compete for Trophy Series Championship by running in the chosen events....

Navarino Eco-Marathon Date Changed to April 17, 2010

Upon request from the Navarino Nature Center, we have moved the date of the Navarino Eco-Marathon, Half Marathon & 6K from Sunday, April 18 to Saturday April 17, 2010. The availability of volunteers and other resources is better on the Saturday, April 17 date. We appreciate your understandin...