From the Organizer
Kick off Crim weekend with a fun and energizing 2.5-ish mile run or walk hosted by Complete Runner and New Balance. Whether you're prepping for race day or just looking for a community shakeout, all paces and abilities are welcome!
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Let’s get moving together — see you there!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Flint 7w, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
80,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
733 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Complete Runner x New Balance Crim Shakeout Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
Mighty Mile - FREE RACE FOR KIDS - Flint
4 miles away
9th Annual London Strong "Set Your Dreams" 5K Run/Walk
7 miles away
The Adult Track Meet
4 miles away
Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)
6 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Complete Runner x New Balance Crim Shakeout Run
Aug 20, 2026