So Who Are We?

aside from the leaders and best...

...MRun is the official running club of the University of Michigan. One of the founding clubs in the club running scene, MRun has been a dominant force since its inception in 2004 and has amassed to an overall membership of over 200 dues-paying undergraduate and graduate students in Ann Arbor. This makes MRun not only the biggest, most popular, and fastest growing club sport on campus, but also one of the largest collegiate running clubs in the nation.

How Do We Compete?

We compete in both varsity and club cross-country and track and field meets across the country. MRun is rather competitive in the collegiate running world. The club competes at high levels and wins races at distances ranging between the 100m dash and half-marathon.

Last year, in cross-country, the MRun men's team took first and the women's team took second at the XC National Championship.

In addition to distance running, MRun also caters to track and field athletes and has year-round training for sprinters and field competitors. Because MRun competes in both indoor and outdoor track, athletes in distance, sprint, and field events are able to travel around the Midwest and compete in a long winter and spring track season against both club and varsity athletes. The MRun men and women have had many individual top-five finishes in their respective events at the NIRCA Track and Field National Championships, as well as many great overall team performances. Last year, MRun dominated at the nationals scene, with the men's and women's team both taking fourth overall, at the T&F National Championship.

When and Where Do We Meet?

Location and time vary based on practice type.

Fall Season:

• Monday-Friday Distance Practice: 4:15 PM at the bike rack on the north side of the Temporary CCRB located on top of Palmer Field. (map link)
• Monday, Tuesday, Thursday Sprint Practice: 7:00 PM at Ferry Field (map link)
• Tuesday Distance Workout: 8:00 PM at Ferry Field.
• Sunday Long Run: 10:15 AM at the bike rack on the north side of the Temporary CCRB located on top of Palmer Field.

• Monday-Friday Distance Practice: 4:15 PM at the bike rack on the north side of the Temporary CCRB located on top of Palmer Field. (map link)
• Monday, Tuesday Sprint/Jump/Throw Practice: 7:30 PM at the Indoor Track (map link)
• Thursday Sprint/Jump/Throw Practice: 9:00 PM at the Indoor Track.
• Tuesday Distance Workout: 9:00 PM at the Indoor Track.
• Thursday Distance Workout: 7:30 PM at the Indoor Track.
• Sunday Long Run: 10:15 AM at the bike rack on the north side of the Temporary CCRB located on top of Palmer Field.

Is MRun Right For Me?

We accomodate runners and athletes of any type, and thus all ability levels are welcome. There are no cuts, tryouts, or time trials necessary to join the club. Whether you wish to compete against colleges nationwide, run in actual varsity races, or just show up a few times a week to run and hang out with friends, MRun is the right club for you!

MRun has a very social atmosphere, which is inviting to newcomers and is one of the reasons why so many friendships are built within the club. Also, MRun provides more than just an outlet for running and friendships; it is a large charitable organization, deeply involved within the community. Each year, we raise tens of thousands of dollars for various local and national charities! Some of the charities and organizations that we worked with include the Special Olympics, The American Cancer Society, and myTeam Triumph.

How Do I Officially Join MRun?

1. Fill out the interest form. The co-presidents will put you on our email list and get back to you with more information on joining the club. While awaiting a response from the co-presidents, you may attend initial practices to see if you'd like to become an official member. Check the above section on "Where and When do we meet?" for information on practice locations and times. Please note that you may only attend outdoor practices before being added to the roster; you cannot attend social events, indoor track workouts, or races if you are not a member.
2. Pay dues & fill out the member form. Once you are on the email list, you should be getting a weekly email from MRun. Usually near the bottom of our weekly email is a link to our office hours spreadsheet. On there, you will see the locations and times of our office hours (office hours are open meetings where a board member will be present to handle club business with you; you are free to show up unannounced). You must attend an office hours session or one of our bi-annual mass meetings to pay dues and fill out the member form. Paying dues means to pay your way into the club; MRun is the most affordable club sport at the University of Michigan, but the price of dues does vary year to year, so please look at our mass meeting slides, read our emails, or contact our co-presidents to get the correct information on cost (historically, dues have been around $30-40). Dues must be paid every semester you choose to participate. If you are having trouble locating the office hours spreadsheet, need help understanding our office hours schedule, want to know the price of dues, or are confused in any other way, be sure to contact our co-presidents.
3. Complete the Participation Agreement. This will be sent by email after paying dues and filling out the member form. Make sure to fill out all of the information accurately, especially your address (many people type it out incorrectly) and email (use your UMich email only). FYI, you will need a photo of your health insurance card. Once your Participation Agreement (PA) is approved, you will be placed on our roster and are then able to attend all practices, meets, & more!

Where Can I Ask For More Information?

You can always visit our Contact page and email the respective board member(s) for any questions you may have. MRun also hosts a bi-annual mass meeting shortly after Fall Fest and Winter Fest. Here, you can sign up for your first meet, buy swag, become a member, and meet other runners/jumpers/throwers! If you need details about attending, be sure to contact our president(s). Until then, feel free to reach out to us for any questions you have!

How Do I Get Started?

Just show up and run with us!