Getting Older and Better
The Volkslaufe races have been held on July 4th in Frankenmuth, Michigan since 1976. The name “Volkslaufe” means “the people’s race” in German. Frankenmuth is
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Just Another Special Day in Detroit
Detroit is on a roll. The momentum and positive vibe in the city and metro area is strong. Detroit has hosted several successful big events
The Volkslaufe Was Back In-Person But Not The Same
After being virtual last year, I was happy to learn that the Volkslaufe 10k would be run in-person this year. This is a race I
The July 4th Volkslaufe Tradition Continues (Virtually)
Almost every July 4th since 1986 I have run in the Volkslaufe event in Frankenmuth, MI. “Volkslaufe” means “The People’s Race” in German, which is
Frankenmuth Volkslaufe 2019 – Race Recap
After running the Volkslaufe 10k on July 4th in Frankenmuth for about 30 years, I finally won a beer stein. Instead of medals, the Volkslaufe
Thinking of Races
Sometimes it can be difficult to stay motivated in the dead of winter. I’ve talked about staying motivated by buying some new winter running gear
Volkslaufe Celebrates 35 Years! In Many Ways It’s The Same, In Many It’s Different.
One of the most popular races in Michigan turned 35 this year. Since 1976, July 4th has meant it’s Volkslaufe time in Frankenmuth. Volkslaufe is German for
One of the Summer’s Best Races
If you are a runner in Michigan you’ve probably heard of the July 4th race in Frankenmuth. Maybe you’ve never heard it called the Volfslaufe, because