Runners and walkers aiming to take part in the eighth annual HealthPlus Brooksie Way races had better kick it in gear because time is running short. The HealthPlus Brooksie Way Half Marathon begins Sunday, Sept. 27, morning at 8 a.m. at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on the campus of Oakland University. Online registration ends Thursday at noon. Final registration is available in person on Friday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the HealthPlus Brooksie Way Health Fitness … [Read more...]
Recruit 5 Friends for Brooksie Way and You Run Free in ‘16
August 13, 2015 by Leave a Comment
The Brooksie Way is offering 10 interested walkers and runners a chance to participate in the 2016 HealthPlus Brooksie Way Half Marathon for free – just convince five friends to register online for any of the 2015 Brooksie Way races. The inaugural Brooksie Ambassador Program offers the first 10 people who recruit five runners or walkers to complete the online registration for any of the Sept. 27 races will receive special reserved parking near the start/finish line for this year’s race, an … [Read more...]
Start Training for The HealthPlus Brooksie Way Half Marathon
May 2, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Beginning June 4, 2015 a 16-week running and walking program is happening in the Rochester/Rochester Hills area! This program designed for anyone, beginners through experienced athletes. Groups meet once a week on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. or 6:30 p.m. and train to complete the half marathon on September 27, 2015 at the HealthPlus Brooksie Way races. All training groups use a run/walk/run or walk/shuffle/walk interval training method with the goal of getting you across the finish … [Read more...]
Go from Couch to 5K with the Brooksie Way Spring Jumpstart Training Program
March 9, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Before you know it, it will be time to run the HealthPlus Brooksie Way. So instead of waiting until the last minute, why not start training now? Beginning Thursday, March 26 this seven-week running and walking program uses a run/walk/run or walk/shuffle/walk interval training method with the goal of getting you across the finish line. Interval training is used for the entire process; you won’t be pushed to run without walking, even during the race. This program is for everyone, ages 18 and … [Read more...]
Registration Open for 2015 HealthPlus Brooksie Way Races
January 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Runners and walkers can save themselves up to $30 on entry fees by registering now online for the eighth annual HealthPlus Brooksie Way. Online registration at www.TheBrooksieWay.com saves half marathon runners and walkers off the $75 entry fee charged to those who register on the eve of the Sept. 27 race. Entrants for the 10K and 5K will also realize significant savings by registering early. Participants can also register online for the popular Team Challenge–which sold out last year–and … [Read more...]
Last Call to Enter 7th Annual HealthPlus Brooksie Way Races
September 23, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Attention all runners and walkers aiming to take part in the seventh annual HealthPlus Brooksie Way races had better kick it in gear because time is running short. The HealthPlus Brooksie Way Half Marathon begins Sunday morning at 8 a.m. at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on the campus of Oakland University. Online registration ends Thursday at noon. Final registration is available in person on Friday from 3 - 8 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the HealthPlus Brooksie Way Fitness … [Read more...]
The clock is ticking for HealthPlus Brooksie Way Races discount
September 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Time is running out to register for the 2014 HealthPlus Brooksie Way and still get a $15 break on the registration fee, according to a recent press release. Runners and walkers who want to participate in any of the HealthPlus Brooksie Way races – half marathon, 10k or 5k – and register after Sept. 25 will see fees increase from $5-$15, depending on the race. The races are set for Sept. 28 and begin and end at the Meadow Brook Music Festival on the campus of Oakland University. Last minute … [Read more...]
HealthPlus Brooksie Way kickoff coming to OU
April 17, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The HealthPlus Brooksie Way kicks off 2014 by unveiling a new logo, showing the newly-modified half marathon course and presenting nearly $9,000 in Brooksie Way Minigrants to various community organizations. This all happens at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 3 at the OU Recreation Center on the campus of Oakland University in Rochester, and the public is encouraged to attend. “Each year The HealthPlus Brooksie Way gets more robust,” Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson said. “I hope the … [Read more...]
Registration is now open for the 2014 HealthPlus Brooksie Way races
February 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Runners and walkers can save themselves up to $30 on entry fees by registering now online for the seventh annual HealthPlus Brooksie Way. Online registration at www.TheBrooksieWay.com saves half marathon runners and walkers off the $75 entry fee charged to those who register on the eve of the Sunday, Sept. 28 race. Entrants for the 10K and 5K will also realize significant savings by registering early. Participants can also register online for the popular Team Challenge – which sold out last … [Read more...]
Brooksie Way Minigrants to be Awarded as Last Call Goes Out for 2013 Race Registration
September 23, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson will be awarding more than $7,000 in Brooksie Way Minigrants to six community organizations during the sponsor reception for the HealthPlus Brooksie Way. Running legends Bill Rodgers and Greg Meyer – the last American male to win the Boston Marathon – are expected to attend the reception at The Royal Park Hotel, 600 E. University, Rochester, Mich., on Wednesday, September 25 at 6 p.m. The Brooksie Way Minigrant program has awarded more than … [Read more...]
