MRun hosts many social events for members of the club! Ranging from an ice cream social to the corn maze, MRun puts on many fun activites for team members to enjoy. Check out the list on the side to see what events have been announced.
As of the 2024-2025 academic year, all social events are paid for by the club and are free for dues paying members!
MRun Camp 2025
August 10-13th, 2025
Hello MRun!
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer! What better way to end your summer break than to spend an unforgettable few days with your MRun homies? That’s right. It’s CAMP TIME!!! Please be sure to read all of the information as it is very important.
Incoming freshmen, sign up! This is a great way to meet new friends!
We hope you are all having a wonderful summer! What better way to end your summer break than to spend an unforgettable few days with your MRun homies? That’s right. It’s CAMP TIME!!! Please be sure to read all of the information as it is very important.
Incoming freshmen, sign up! This is a great way to meet new friends!
WHO:
You! All your friends! And new people! Yay! Distance runners AND sprinters AND field event athletes are welcome! Don’t worry if you are injured either, you can still come and have fun. Last Year's PhotosWHAT:
Running. Swimming. Beach. Hanging out with friends. Other fun outdoorsy stuff. There will be some events planned by your amazing social chairs and we will have access to various YMCA activities supervised by camp staff. If you are injured or don’t want to run that far, there are still plenty of fun activities to do with your teammates!WHY:
- Because it’s been all summer and you haven’t seen your MRun friends!
- It’s a great way to kickstart or keep building your training for cross country season!
- Starting new friendships with amazing people makes college a little less intimidating.
- See how awesome the club is! Incoming freshmen and other newcomers are very welcome. Going to camp isn’t a commitment to join the club, just a fun way to see what it’s all about!
LOGISTICS:
Dates: Sunday, August 10 – Wednesday, August 13thLocation: YMCA Camp Arbutus Hayo-Went-Ha in Traverse City
Transportation: You can either carpool or drive yourself, and you can leave from Ann Arbor or wherever else you happen to be. If you choose to carpool from Ann Arbor, we will meet at Ferry Field and leave on Sunday morning, August 10th, and carpools will be organized for you. If you are carpooling from somewhere else, you will need to organize your carpool separately and make sure to get yourself to camp by 2:00 pm. Plan on stopping for lunch on the way there and probably the way back as well. We should be back in Ann Arbor around 2:00-3:00 pm on Wednesday, August 13th.
Cost: The total cost for camp is (TBD - 2024 it was $140 to attend). If you are driving others, you will be reimbursed (TBD - 2024 it was $50 reimbursment) following the event. If you are only driving yourself, you will not be reimbursed. This total cost covers a three-night stay, eight meals, potentially a camp t-shirt, and lots of fun activities. You’re looking at a great deal!
Payment: We will be using the credit card portal to collect camp payments. Please see the link and instructions below. Credit card payments should be made by (TBD - 2024 it was due Wednesday, July 10th)! Please send proof of payment by emailing our treasurer.
If the credit card portal is not for you, please plan to bring cash or check to a board member when you arrive at camp. Checks should be made out to “The University of Michigan” with “Running Club” in the memo line. We will NOT accept Venmo, PayPal, or anything else!
Credit Card Portal Link
Credit Card Portal Instructions:
- Enter your email & phone number
- Select “CS-RUNN” from the unique identifier dropdown
- Enter “MRun Camp” for the payment description
- Enter the payment amount
- Enter your credit card information and billing address
- Submit
- Forward your confirmation email to our treasurer
NOTE: If cost is an issue, please don't hesitate to reach out to us (mrunpresident@umich.edu). No one should miss out on this amazing experience due to financial strain!
Signup: Fill out the Camp Signup Form ASAP! The deadline is (TBD - 2024 it was due Wednesday, July 10th) at the absolute latest! Once the sign-up is out, there will be a button at the bottom of this section. Until then, make sure to join MRun! If you're on our canvas and email list, you will likely get an email when the sign-up opens so you won't miss it. Packing list, schedule, travel packet, room assignments, and more info coming later!
Check out our contact page and contact our social chairs, co-presidents, travel coordinator, or treasurer if you have any questions. We want to help you!
We can’t wait to see you at camp this year!
