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60-583: The races and walks are Michigan Mile Series, 5K, 5 Mile, 10 Mile, the Teddy Bear Trot and Lois Craig Invitational Special Olympics Race. The race has hosted the United States national 10-mile championship race on two occasions. The 2009 women's U.S. title was won by Molly Huddle , while the 2010 men's title was won by Fasil Bizuneh . Bobby Crim , then speaker of the state house, and Lois Craig, Crim's administrative assistant, were looking for

120-604: A bronze medal. She earned a silver medal in the 5000 m at the 2010 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 15:30.89 behind Lauren Fleshman . Huddle set the American record in the 5000 m at the 2010 Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meet in Brussels, Belgium (14:44.76). On October 11, 2010, Huddle won her third consecutive United States Women's 10k road race championship in Boston, Massachusetts . Huddle

180-405: A family was $ 60,849. Males had a median income of $ 45,686 versus $ 34,015 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 25,529. About 3.9% of families and 6.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.4% of those under age 18 and 4.4% of those age 66 or over. Auburn Hills roughly follows the course of Interstate 75 and is home to a prosperous business community. In

240-461: A fundraiser for Mott Community College cross country team. A Bobby Crim statue was created and installed the weekend before the 2014 Festival of Races north of the finish line on Saginaw Street. In 2018, the foundation began managing CANUSA Games' finances. The Ally Challenge and CANUSA Games organizations and the foundation agreed to start holding a 5K race, CANUSA 5K Challenge. Molly Huddle Molly Huddle (born August 31, 1984)

300-563: A fundraiser in 1976 for the Special Olympics program that was just starting up. The fourth Saturday in August 1977 was selected with a start time of Noon with Craig serving as race director. That first Bobby Crim Road Race had 707 runners and raised $ 30,170 for Special Olympics. While expecting to be a one time event, Crim wished to continue the event to raise more money. In 1979, the race had 34,000 runners and spectators from all over

360-509: A male householder with no wife present, and 44.3% were non-families. 33.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.90. The median age in the city was 31.4 years. 19.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 17.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 31.9% were from 25 to 44; 21.6% were from 45 to 64; and 9.4% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

420-565: A personal best of 1:08:31. For this victory, Huddle was shown in Marie Claire magazine's "The 8 Greatest Moments for Women in Sports". On June 25, Huddle won the 10,000 m at the 2015 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Eugene, Oregon . This was her first United States 10k title. At the 2015 Beijing World Championships , Huddle finished fourth in the 10,000 m, being caught in

480-723: A purchase agreement for the Character Inn, a 16-story former Hyatt Regency hotel. With the owners not signing off on the purchase, the Foundation transferred the option to buy to the CS Mott Foundation. Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson proposed a half marathon modeled after the Crim Festival in his 2007 State of the County address. After losing his son, Brooks Stuart Patterson, the half marathon

540-448: A senior. Huddle did not start running cross country until her senior year because her high school did not have a team. She ran as one-runner team in 2001, with her father as coach. Her school had not had a full team since 1987; however, a team was started in the fall of 2014. Huddle was undefeated in cross country during the senior year regular season, winning conference, regional and state titles, set 12 course records and finished fourth at

600-519: A stadium record and setting a new personal best. On July 18, Huddle ran a personal best mark of 14:42.64 to improve her own outdoor 5000 m United States record at the Diamond League Herculis Monaco meet. On November 16, 2014, Huddle won the 12k United States National championship in 38:08. On March 15, Huddle beat Kenya's Joyce Chepkirui with an 11-second margin to win the 2015 New York City Half Marathon in

660-503: A swimming pool, horse stables, and a 5,000-square-foot (460 m ) Colonial Revival house. Pontiac Township purchased the estate in 1976, and adapted the buildings for government use. Today, it is known as the Auburn Hills Civic Center. The first use of the name "Auburn Hills," in 1964, was by Oakland Community College . They named their campus (a former Nike missile base ) at Featherstone and Squirrel roads for

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720-544: A time of 1:07:41, narrowly beating Joyce Chepkirui at the finish line. The time was just 7 seconds off Deena Kastor 's American record of 1:07:34 at the 2006 Berlin Half Marathon and the fastest American for a women's only race. On April 16, Huddle won the B.A.A. 5k with a time of 15:14. In July, Huddle won the 5000 m in 15:05.01 and 10,000 m in 31:41.62 at 2016 United States Olympic Trials . On August 12, 2016, Huddle achieved an American record of 30:13.17 in

780-741: A women's only 10 km (road) at the Tufts Health Plan 10K for Women with a time of 32:16. She won the US National 12K road race Championship in Alexandria, Virginia , on November 15, 2015, finishing in 38:36. On February 20, 2016, Huddle finished a close second in the Millrose Games women's indoor 5000 m in 14:57.31, behind Betsy Saina . She won the New York City Half Marathon on March 20 with

840-633: Is a 501(c)3 non-profit promoting fitness in Genesee County, Michigan , and is the operator of the Crim Festival of Races. The Foundation grew out of the race organizing group of the Crim 10 mile race. Bobby Crim , then speaker of the state house, and Lois Craig, Crim's assistant, started the Crim as a 10-mile race in 1977. The early years' planning committee of 14 volunteers was known as the Kitchen Cabinet by Craig. In 1985, race organization

900-461: Is a popular spot for families with children. The park also has swings, picnic tables and open space areas for picnic or play. A two-acre park which contains a play structure, sand volleyball courts, a paved play area and open space for activities. Located adjacent to downtown Auburn Hills and along the Clinton River , Riverside Park is a popular spot during the warmer months. A canoe launch

960-561: Is an American long-distance runner who competes in track and cross country running events. She held the American record in the 5000 meters set in 2014 in Monaco (14:42.64), which has since been lowered by Shannon Rowbury , Shelby Houlihan and Alicia Monson . Huddle held also the American record in the 10,000 meters set at the 2016 Rio Olympics with a time of 30:13.17, which has since been lowered by Alicia Monson . In 2019 at

1020-570: Is credited, in part, for the creation of the female runner emoji, along with her former training partner, Roisin McGettigan . On April 26, 2022, she and her husband had a daughter, Josephine Valerie Benninger. Auburn Hills, Michigan Auburn Hills is a city in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan . A northern suburb of Detroit , Auburn Hills is located about 26 miles (42 km) north of downtown Detroit . As of

1080-838: Is held as a part of the Festival on Friday was named in Craig's honor, the Lois Craig Invitational Special Olympics Race. In 2013, the Michigan Mile Series was moved from Saturday to Friday night before the rest of the races with a separate heat for professionals, the Professional Mile, with a purse of $ 10,000 and a new course going around the University of Michigan–Flint . Due to Flint River remediation work in 2017,

1140-568: Is located in northeastern Auburn Hills. Private schools in Auburn Hills include: Private schools near Auburn Hills: The main campus of Oakland University sits within Auburn Hills. Oakland Community College , Baker College , and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School are also situated in Auburn Hills. Auburn Hills is home to several local parks, many of which are open year-round. A skateboard, inline skate and BMX bike park open to all ages and skill levels. The use of

1200-471: The 2011 World Championships . After battling injuries during the 2011 summer, Huddle failed to qualify during her heat at the World Championships. At the 2012 USA Cross Country Championships , Huddle was leading throughout but was beaten at the finish line by Sara Hall , ending the race as runner-up. On June 28, 2012, Huddle finished 2nd by 0.8 seconds to Julie Culley in the 5000 m at

1260-458: The 2012 United States Olympic Trials to qualify for the 2012 London Olympics . After running 15:02.26 in the Olympic semifinals, Huddle finished in 15:20.29 in the 5000 m final to finish 11th. In June 2013, Huddle finished 2nd by 2 seconds to Jennifer Simpson in the 5000 m at the 2013 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships . On August 17, 2013, she finished 6th in a time of 15:05.73 in

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1320-636: The 2020 census , the city had a population of 24,360. Auburn Hills is home to Oakland University and the U.S. headquarters of Stellantis , PHINIA , BorgWarner and Volkswagen . Before incorporating as a city in 1983, the area was part of the now-defunct Pontiac Township . In 1908, automobile pioneer John Dodge bought a farmhouse 3 miles (4.8 km) northeast of Auburn Heights to use as his country retreat. His oldest child, Winifred Dodge, married real estate baron Wesson Seyburn , who built his own country retreat 2.5 miles (4.0 km) north of Auburn Heights. The estate included hunting land, dog kennels,

1380-489: The Clinton River , it was named by Aaron Webster, the first settler, for Auburn , New York . His sawmill and grist mill attracted settlers to Auburn. After the streets were laid out in 1826, Auburn rivaled nearby Pontiac until the 1860s, when it lost its own prosperity. The town was renamed Amy in 1880, and it officially became Auburn Heights in 1919. Pontiac Township bordered the city of Pontiac on two sides. The township attempted to incorporate as Pontiac Heights in 1971, but

1440-596: The London Marathon , she lowered her personal best to 2:26:33, finishing 12th. Huddle attended high school at Notre Dame High School in Elmira, New York from 1998 to 2002. While attending Notre Dame High School, Huddle won multiple state championships in cross country and track . Huddle twice earned All-America honors in outdoor track and field (one and two mile runs), while also garnering All-America recognition in indoor track and field and cross country as

1500-611: The 10 mile race route had well-received changes. For the 2018 festival, the 8K race/walk was replaced with a 5 mile race or true "half Crim". Routes of the 5 mile and the 5K races will overlap more with the 10 mile as to reduce traffic issues adding the Chevy Commons and Mott Park neighborhood, while the 10 mile route would retain the 2017 changes. Key:     Course record    U.S. championship race The Crim Fitness Foundation, Inc. (CFF), formerly The Crim Road Races, Inc. and Crim Festival of Races, Inc. ,

1560-492: The 10,000 m at the 2016 Olympics while placing sixth, breaking Shalane Flanagan 's 2008 Olympic time of 30:22.22. The world record was broken in the same race by Almaz Ayana in a time of 29:17.45. In November 2016, Huddle ran the 2016 New York City Marathon as her marathon debut. She finished in 3rd place in 2:28:13. Huddle won the 2017 New York Road Runners New York Half Marathon in 68:19, 2 seconds ahead of her training partner Emily Sisson . Her half marathon time

1620-464: The 2001 Foot Locker Cross Country Championships . Huddle earned two outdoor track conference, regional and state championships. Huddle won the 2002 Nike Indoor Classic (one mile) and 2002 Adidas Outdoor Championships (two mile) as a senior, setting a meet record in the former event (4:46), while she established new national high school record in the outdoor two-mile run (10:01). Huddle attended college at University of Notre Dame from 2002 to 2006. She

1680-639: The 2017 USATF Road 5k Championships Abbott Dash to the Finishline 5k in 15:24, Huddle's 24th national title. Huddle broke Deena Kastor ’s 67:34 American record in the half marathon, which had stood since 2006, at the Aramco Houston Half Marathon on January 14, 2018, by running 67:25 to finish in seventh place in a race won by Ethiopia’s Ruti Aga , the 2017 Berlin Marathon runner-up, in 66:39. Huddle's Half Marathon record

1740-465: The 5000 m in 15:42.19 at the 2008 United States Olympic Trials . She placed fifth in the 10,000 m at the 2009 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships in a time of 32:43.11 behind Amy Begley-Yoder , Shalane Flanagan , Katie McGregor and Magdalena Lewy-Boulet . Huddle's 19th-place finish at the 2010 IAAF World Cross Country Championships in Bydgoszcz, Poland , helped the American team win

1800-611: The Crim Festival. The festival itself will be adding the Crim Half, running the 10 mile and 5K to make a half marathon. Its Grass Roots Series by January 2014 pick up the Huckleberry Hustle, a July race, from the Genesee County Parks and Recreation Commission. The In Your Face Steeplechase had its inaugural run with 100 "people turned out" on June 26 for this race with obstacles run in conjunction with and AS

1860-728: The Foundation in taking over the race, but was replaced without CFF taking over in 2011 by the Atwood Stadium Road Race on the calendar and as a vouchered race for the Crim Training Program. On May 20, 2012, the Crim races expanded with "The Qualifier" event in Midland and Bay City added to the Dow Run/Walk to become the Dow Weekend of Races , however the Foundation was not involved in 2013 when

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1920-975: The June 2013, the Crim Kids Classic was renamed the Marti Austin Kids Classic. The Foundation wanted a race during the winter months to promote year-round fitness, so they started the Run Your Ice Off 5K race as the first race of the Grass Roots Race Series to take place during the Fire and Ice Festival in Downtown Flint starting with the second festival on February 22, 2014. Additional Grass Roots Races Series events were to be scheduled in June, July and September, each with different themes and to lead up to

1980-775: The Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford University . The following month, on June 14, she broke the American record at the New York Mini 10K with a time of 31:37. On June 27, Huddle won another 5,000 m US outdoor title in Sacramento, California , with a time of 15:01.56, passing Shannon Rowbury in the final meters (15:01.71). At the Morton Games on July 11, 2014, she won the International Women's Mile in 4:26.8, breaking

2040-719: The University Center and the Downtown Educational Nook (DEN), a refurbished historic log cabin acting as a student and community center. Auburn Hills is home to PHINIA , BorgWarner , Guardian Industries , Autoliv , RGIS , Joyson Safety Systems , the Americas headquarters of GKN Driveline , the North American headquarters of Faurecia , Volkswagen / Audi North American Headquarters, and until its demolition, The Palace of Auburn Hills ,

2100-426: The area at Auburn and Squirrel was revitalized as the "Village Center" with streetscape improvements. Pedestrian-friendly development is encouraged in this district now known simply as Downtown Auburn Hills. At the end of 2013, a number of large projects were completed Downtown, including a four-story graduate student apartment complex, a 233-space parking deck, an auxiliary classroom space for schools and colleges called

2160-417: The average family size was 2.92. The age distribution is 20.4% under the age of 18, 15.9% from 18 to 24, 38.1% from 25 to 44, 18.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 31 years. For every 100 females, there were 98.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.5 males. The median income for a household in the city was $ 51,376, and the median income for

2220-479: The city has a total area of 16.64 square miles (43.10 km ), of which 16.60 square miles (42.99 km ) is land and 0.04 square miles (0.10 km ) (0.24%) is water. As of the census of 2010, there were 21,412 people, 8,844 households, and 4,923 families living in the city. The population density was 1,289.9 inhabitants per square mile (498.0/km ). There were 9,965 housing units at an average density of 600.3 per square mile (231.8/km ). The racial makeup of

2280-544: The city limits: R. Grant Graham Elementary School and Auburn Elementary School. Portions of Auburn Hills in ASD are zoned to these schools. All ASD residents are zoned to Avondale Middle School in Rochester Hills and Avondale High School in Auburn Hills. Other ASD facilities in Auburn Hills include the district administrative offices and Avondale Montessori. A Pontiac school district school, Will Rogers Elementary School,

2340-574: The city was 48.4% female and 51.6% male. As of the census of 2000, there were 19,837 people, 8,064 households, and 4,604 families living in the city. The population density was 1,194.5 inhabitants per square mile (461.2/km ). There were 8,822 housing units at an average density of 531.2 per square mile (205.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 75.92% White , 13.22% African American , 0.32% Native American , 6.33% Asian , 0.04% Pacific Islander , 1.56% from other races , and 2.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 4.50% of

2400-421: The city was 66.3% White , 18.5% African American , 0.3% Native American , 8.9% Asian , 2.7% from other races , and 3.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.8% of the population. There were 8,844 households, of which 27.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.8% were married couples living together, 12.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had

2460-430: The early 1980s, Oakland University partnered with developers to create a technology and research park. The Oakland Technology Park was approved by the city in 1985, with Comerica , EDS , and Chrysler to build campuses there. The city's many tech and office buildings host 80,000 people during the workday. Great Lakes Crossing Outlets , an enclosed super-regional outlet shopping mall, opened November 12, 1998. In 2002,

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2520-468: The facility is always free and it remains open from April to November, 8 a.m. until dusk. Popular hiking and walking attraction with numerous nature trails. A fishing pond and picnic area are also available for public use. The park offers open lawn areas and a picnic shelter with a fireplace inside. The park features a softball field, 9-hole disc golf course, tennis courts, two play structures, and swings. An expansive, 16-mile (26 km) walkway through

2580-525: The final steps by team member Emily Infeld due to a premature celebration (she was in third place immediately before celebrating, a few metres before the finish line). Huddle won a national title at the United States 5k road championships. She set a championship record at the USATF 10 Mile Championships on October 4 in Minneapolis-St. Paul . Huddle won her 19th USATF title on October 12, in

2640-679: The first annual Crim Kids Classic was run. In 1997, Marti Austin was hired as youth development coordinator to run the Kids Classic. In the early 2000s, the Crim Training Program designed the Hurley Foundation's Tuuri races as an official training races. In October 2005, the Crim Festival of Races, Inc. changed its name to the Crim Fitness Foundation, Inc. On April 16, 2008, the Crim Foundation signed

2700-690: The former home of the National Basketball Association 's Detroit Pistons and the former home of Women's National Basketball Association 's Detroit Shock . In 2017, Maserati announced it was moving its U.S. headquarters from Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey to the former Walter P. Chrysler Museum in Auburn Hills. School districts serving sections of Auburn Hills include Avondale School District , Pontiac School District , and Rochester Community Schools . The Avondale School District operates two elementary schools in

2760-399: The heart of Oakland County . The trail cuts through several different cities, including Rochester , Rochester Hills , Sylvan Lake , Auburn Hills, and Pontiac . The 2.1-mile (3.4 km) section of trail within Auburn Hills is covered in finely crushed stone, ideal for walking, jogging and biking. Featuring a fireman-themed "tot-lot" for children ages 2–5, Dennis Dearing Jr. Memorial Park

2820-407: The population. There were 8,064 households, out of which 26.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them; 43.0% were married couples living together; 10.5% had a female householder with no husband present and 42.9% were non-families. 33.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.25 and

2880-622: The race became the Great Lakes Bay Marathons. On July 22, the Foundation ran the third annual Le Champion Pave bike race downtown taking over from the bike race organizer of Le Champion Pave and the Maillot Jaune Bicycle Road Race. On May 11, 2013, the CFF held the first annual Health Plus Tour de Crim bicycle/obstacle challenge to give non-runners a taste of what the 10 mile Crim course is like. With

2940-403: The town and the hilly terrain in the area. Besides Oakland Community College, three other colleges, Oakland University , Baker College , and Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School have campuses partially within the city limits. Auburn Hills began as Pontiac Township, including the village of Auburn, in 1821, at what is today the corner of Auburn and Squirrel roads. Situated on

3000-524: The women's 5000 m final at the World Championships in Moscow , the highest American female finish ever in that event at the World Championships. On November 17, 2013, Huddle won the 12k United States National championship in 37:50, 8 seconds ahead of Shalane Flanagan . She set a 12k world record in this race. On May 4, 2014, Huddle improved her 10,000 m time to 30:47.59 in Palo Alto, California , at

3060-509: The world. In 1985, race organization was incorporated as The Crim Road Race, Inc. to increase the number of charities assisted. Additional races were added in 1987, the 8K Race and in 1988, the 5K Family Walk and Teddy Bear Trot. From 1989 to 1992, the Crim 8K Walk, the Friday night concert the night before, carnival rides and post-event entertainment were added. In 1992, the Road Race event

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3120-454: Was a 10-time All-American . In 2004, Huddle set a school record for women's 5000 m outdoor at the Mt. SAC Relays in 15:32.55. Huddle placed ninth in the 5000 m in 15:44.66 at the 2006 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships . She placed sixth in the 10,000 m in 33:09.27 at the 2007 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships . Huddle placed ninth in the 10,000 m in 33:17.73 and tenth in

3180-593: Was broken by Sara Hall in January 2022 Houston Half Marathon by 10 seconds. Huddle placed 4th in a new personal best marathon time of 2:26:44 at 2018 New York City Marathon . On March 29, Huddle finished second behind Emily Sisson in the Stanford Invitational 10000m running 30:58:46, more than 68 seconds ahead of the following pack. On July 25, she won her fifth consecutive United States Track and Field 10,000 meter title, running 31.58.47. It

3240-597: Was denied by state officials. Pontiac Township became a charter township in 1978, to protect itself from further annexation. In 1983, Pontiac Township merged with the village of Auburn Heights to become the City of Auburn Hills. It is not to be confused with the similarly named city of Auburn, Michigan , that exists in Bay County , near Saginaw Bay . According to the United States Census Bureau ,

3300-457: Was her 28th national title. Sisson finished second, close behind in 32:02.19. Huddle lowered her marathon PR to 2:26:33 in the London Marathon . Huddle resides and trains in Providence, Rhode Island . She is married to Canadian middle distance runner Kurt Benninger, who also ran for the University of Notre Dame , where he earned six All-American honors in track and cross country. Huddle

3360-423: Was in the all-time top ten for American runners. On June 22 and 25, she raced at the 2017 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships , winning gold in the 10,000 m in 31:19.86 and bronze in the 5,000 meters in 15:15.29. On August 5, Huddle ran 31:24.78 to place 8th in the 10000 m at the 2017 World Championships . On August 10 and 13, Huddle ran 15:05.28 to place 12th in the 5000 m . Huddle beat Molly Seidel at

3420-501: Was incorporated as The Crim Road Race, Inc. to increase the number of charities assisted. Big Brother/Big Sisters of Greater Flint, Fair Winds Girl Scouts, Shelter of Flint, Genesee County Literacy Coalition and the Crim Youth Development Program were some of the charities assisted. In 1992, the multi-race Crim Road Race event is renamed along with its corporate organization to Crim Festival of Races. In 1994,

3480-595: Was named Brooksie Way Half Marathon with the Crim Foundation coming on board to help run the road race with the first held October 5, 2008. In 2009, two new 5K races were run in Flint, Start Heart in May and Auburn Hills, Michigan , Glenda's Glide in June. After the 2011 Brooksie Way, the Foundation ended its contract to run the event. In 2010, the Hurley Foundation ran its last Tuuri road race with some interest in

3540-515: Was renamed along with its corporate organization to Crim Festival of Races. The Festival continued to expand adding a one-mile run, 8K race/walk, 5K run, Competitive Walk, Neighborhood Running Clubs, Crim Kids Classic, the Crim Training Program, Beyond 2000 community fitness Program and The Feelin’ Good Mileage Club school fitness program between 1992 and 2008. With the 1993 event raising $ 1.3 million, Craig stepped down as race director to go to work for Area 13 Special Olympics. A Special Olympics race that

3600-409: Was the runner-up at the 2011 USA Cross Country Championships , earning a spot for the world championships team. She again helped the American team win a bronze medal at the 2011 IAAF World Cross Country Championships , finishing 17th overall. On June 24, 2011, Huddle captured the 5000 m at the 2011 USA Outdoor Track and Field Championships with a time of 15:10.01. Her performance qualified her for

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