Oakland University students, faculty and staff

Form your teams today or sign up individually to run or walk in The Brooksie Way Half Marathon and 5K on September 30, 2012.

Sign up by September 10, 2012 to receive a significant value on entry fees for the Brooksie Way. Receive a discounted entry fee of $26 for the half marathon and the chance to run or walk in the 5K at no cost. There is a $5 fee per family to participate in the one mile event. Discounts are available for benefits-eligible employees as well as part time faculty.

Prices increase to a $36 entry fee for the half marathon and a $7 entry fee for the 5K after September 10, 2012.

For groups of 5 - 10 employees who wish to participate in the team challenge program, Oakland will contribute $50 per team to cover registration fees. Contact Greg Jordan, director, Campus Recreation at jordan@oakland.edu or (248) 370-4888 to register your team.

Click here to download a faculty and staff registration form. Please return completed forms and payment to Greg Jordan in Campus Recreation. Show your Oakland spirit while supporting an outstanding health and fitness program in our community!

For more information about the race itself and for student and alumni deadlines and registration, visit www.thebrooksieway.com.


Free Brooksie Way Training Program

For those who want to participate in the 5K but are not sure about running or walking 3.1 miles, Campus Recreation is providing a free training program to help get in shape. It is available to the first 30 who sign up (for the training program not the Brooksie)!  Walking, run/walking, or just running groups are being formed for lunch time (12:10 p.m.) and/or after work (5:15 p.m.).  Each session will have a designated leader and groups will run or walk (depending on what you sign up for) for up to 45 minutes. Groups will meet at the Rec Center and activity will be outside unless it's raining or too hot.

Individuals who participate in the run/walk or just run groups will be provided a running schedule to use outside the group meeting times. Walkers will have a special walking plan just for them!

If you would like to join a training program, register NOW on webtrac at https://webtrac.oakland.edu/wbwsc/webtrac.wsc/wbsearch.html?xxmod=AR&xxtype=WELL&wbsi=si.  Training groups will begin on August 6th.