Thursday, January 10, 2013
Proceeds from the 2012 Holiday Hustle 5K were divided among four civic groups in the village of Dexter.
The New Year is starting off right for four Dexter nonprofit groups that received a surprise donation from Running Fit in Ann Arbor on Wednesday. The Dexter Lions Club, Athletic Booster Club of Dexter, Dexter Senior Center and Faith in Action each received roughly $1,700 from proceeds raised during the annual Holiday Hustle 5K in December. "The Holiday Hustle represents the best of what we do at Running Fit," president Randy Step said. "That is, to offer the community a chance to be together as one for a healthy evening walk and run, taking in the fresh air and holiday lights. The generosity of the local fitness community made our donation of $7,000 possible." Now in its fifth year, the Holiday Hustle draws roughly 1,500 runners to the …
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
The annual holiday relay will take place in downtown Dexter on Dec. 1, with proceeds benefiting local charities.
Area shoppers can take a break from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season to release some stress and tension during the Village of Dexter's annual "Holiday Hustle" 5K on Dec. 1. The race will take place beginning at Monument Park in downtown Dexter as part of the community's "Home for the Holidays" winter festival activities. Registration for the 5K or 1-mile fun run is open through noon on Nov. 29. The fee is $29 for ages 18 and up, and $24 for participants under 18. The 1-mile fun run registration fee is $24 for ages 18 and up, and $15 for participants under the age of 18. The registration fee includes a free T-shirt. "The race grows in popularity every year," Angela Justice, events coordinator for Running Fit in Ann Arbor said. "…
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Event organizers say attendance at the annual 5K run continues to grow.
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Saturday, December 24, 2011
Thanks to a donation from Think Dexter First, a group dedicated to promoting local business, four nonprofits in Dexter received an early Christmas this year. The Dexter Lions Club, Athletic Booster Club of Dexter, Dexter Senior Center and Faith in Action each received $1,750 this week from proceeds raised during the annual "Home for the Holidays" festival. Mary Pierce, Think Dexter First co-founder, said donations are raised primarily through a collaboration with Running Fit, which sponsors a "Holiday Hustle" 5K charity run in conjunction with the festival. "The Holiday Hustle is a microcosm of the best of what we do at Running Fit," president Randy Step said. "That is, to offer the community a chance to be together as one for a healthy …
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It cost money to make money. 1500+ runners bibs, shirts, coordinating of public safety to close down streets, portajohns, staffing, equipment, marketing, etc. It was a fantastic event and brought a lot of business to downtown vendors so kuddos to Running Fit for keeping this event going! We had a blast doing the run! more ›