Half, Full, 60K, 80K Vanderbilt, MI
Saturday, September 7th, 2013
Song of the Morning Hosts Run
Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center established in 1970 is hosting its first annual marathon. The 800 acres of prized land, situated within the Pigeon River Forest, is known for its beauty, energy, and rich yoga heritage. Runners have long enjoyed the trails at Song of the Morning, commonly called the Ranch. While yogis and runners tend to think that the goals and end result of running and yoga are different, it's interesting to note that what yogis seek and what runners often experience is exactly the same... Read More
Your participation will benefit the Pigeon River.
In the late 1800's logging companies damned up the Pigeon River where Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center has operated since 1970. The Golden Lotus Board, which runs the retreat, is raising funds with plans to remove the dam and create a “hemi-marsh” that will provide a natural habitat for area wildlife, including Trumpeter Swans and American Bald Eagles. We invite your support for this project through your participation in the Pigeon River Trail Run planned for Saturday, September 7, and your generous donations will help. Learn more...
Barefoot/Minimalist
Not every shoe works for every foot, but there is striking evidence proving that it is better for you to run barefoot or at least in minimalist shoes. We allow all shoes of course, but encourage you to not only read what the experts have found about running without them, but to experiment with it yourself. Learn more...
