Red Arrow Club for Endurance, Running and walking Sports (R.A.C.E.R.S.) was established in 2012 as a non-profit corporation by a group of friends and co-workers. Our mission is to promote running and walking in Southwest Michigan as a means to stay active and healthy while supporting community events. We welcome members of all ages and abilities in Southwest Michigan and beyond. Current members reside in Berrien, Van Buren, Allegan, Cass and Kalamazoo Counties in Michigan, as well as in Indiana. Our club is an affiliate member of the RRCA and through the RRCA, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. SWMI RACERS is registered as a charitable trust under the STCPA (Supervision of Trustees for Charitable Purposes Act). Why Join SWMI RACERS? - Free organized group runs and training programs - Race & retail discounts - Membership in RRCA (Road Runners Club of America) - Motivation to run faster and farther - Network with other runners and walkers with similar interests and abilities - Support local communities through running events - Access to a club website, with a collective source of information for: * Group runs; * Local running event information, including deadlines for discounts; * Running events in the surrounding areas of Michigan and Indiana