So Who Are We?

MRun is the official running club of the University of Michigan! Founded in 2004, we are proud to be one of the leading forces in the club running scene. Since our inception, we have grown to have a membership of 200-dues paying undergraduate and graduate students, making us one of the largest collegiate running clubs in the nation!

How Do We Compete?

The Michigan Running Club practices and competes year-round in club and varsity meets across the country! In the fall, we compete in cross country, and, in the winter and spring, almost every track and field event!

We are competitive in the collegiate running world, and are affiliated with the National Intercollegiate Running Club Association. We compete at NIRCA Championships against other clubs, and race at both NCAA and NIRCA meets locally. We offer a diverse variety of events, from the 8K, long jump, and even shot put, which gives our athletes the opportunity to compete at a high level!

This past cross country season, our women’s team won the National title, and our men’s team took third. At the 2025 NIRCA Track and Field Championships, our women’s team took the National title, and the men’s team placed in fourth. Our strong sense of community and year-long training opportunities help us to perform our best!

When and Where Do We Meet?

See the calendar below to find practice for distance, sprints, and throws!

Winter Workouts move indoor at the Indoor Varsity Track (map link). If you have any questions or would like to join our email list, email mrunpresident@umich.edu.

Is MRun Right For Me?

We welcome runners and athletes of all ability levels! There are no cuts, tryouts, or time trials necessary to join the club. Whether you wish to compete in nationwide and varsity races, or just hang out at practice with your friends, MRun is the right club for you! Our social atmosphere is a core part of our club! Not only do we compete, but we offer social events for our members to relax and build strong friendships. Serving our community is another important aspect of our club. MRun is deeply involved in our community, and prioritizes giving back. Each year, we raise thousands of dollars for various local and national charities, such as 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!