The Brooksie Way races are named in memory of Brooks Stuart Patterson, the 28-year-old son of Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson. Brooksie, as he was known to his family and friends, died in 2007 after a tragic snowmobile accident.
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- Founded:
- Inaugural race held October 5, 2008
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- The Brooksie Way Half Marathon...
Oakland University
Sunday, October 4 at 8:00am
Jillian Does anyone know when we can register?? I just checked and on the Brooksie site, it says the race is Oct 3, while on Active.com to register its still listed as Oct 4, 2009...
Kim Are the 2009 finishers certificates posted anywhere yet? I've looked and haven't seen them so I thought I'd check in case I missed them
The Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K New this year! Gift certificates are available for the 2010 Brooksie Way Training Program. Program starts on June 10, 2010 and will run for 16 weeks. There will be training groups available for the 5K and half marathon for both runners and walkers. Cost is: $170 NOW-March 1;$180 March 2-May 1; $190 May 2-June 15. You c...an purchase gift certificates by contacting the Crim Fitness Foundation, 810-235-3396.
Dawn Is there anywhere that we can get Brooksie Way 2009 gear?
The Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K Did you know there's a training program available for the next Brooksie Way 2010? The Crim Fitness Foundation sponsors a training program for runners and walkers for the half marathon and 5K. Program starts next June and includes weekly group runs, free clinics, entry into the Crim, the Brooksie Way and 3-4 other local... races, a training shirt, weekly newsletter and much more. There's a year round running club too sponsored by the Crim with monthly clinics, group runs and other benefits. Take a look at the web site and contact Sue Barnes (contact info on web site) for info. http://www.thebrooksieway.com/training/
The Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K Thanks everybody for a great race!! Visit the Brooksie Way Web site to order your photos, lost and found, award info, and more. http://www.thebrooksieway.com
Laura Jarrett-Burmeister
It was a tough course. More music on the course. Thanks to the locals had their car speakers playing!! OU has a great music program, church choirs, High Schools marching bands and Jazz bands would be GREAT. Local bands....... Need more next year. I know the Brooksie way is in the early years. Need more port a jo...hns on the course too. I do look forward in doing the Brooksie next year. I know it is A LOT of hard work and I THANK all who put this on.
Great job :)
Brenda Hively My husband and I ran the half for the second year and again loved the course. Technically the shirts are slightly different (orange leaves, black outline). Finish line food set up was MUCH better this year. Just need to work on getting started on time and being able to hear start line announcements. Great race right here in Michigan!
Valerie Pement This was my first time running the Brooksie... I loved every minute. Thanks L. Brooks Patterson.....
Curt Great run. I had a great time and look forward to next year.
Kevin M Novess this was my second time running the Brooksie way half marathon..another great run, and nice crowd support. the only thing I would change is the running shirt, except for the date it was the same as last year !!!
Kelly Awesome Race. Thanks so much everyone; The organizers, the volunteers. We had a blast. I cannot wait until next year. I love it that we are doing something healthy in Oakland County. I live in Rochester Hills and I am sooo thankful for this event:)
Sara Great race! May I mention that the after-race spread was MUCH better than it was last year!? Good work, organizers.
The Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K The Oakland Press article....
BIGGER AND BETTER: Expanded Brooksie Way goes off without a hitch - The Oakland Press Sports: The be
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