his premier event of Oakland County, Michigan, was formed by County Executive L. Brooks Patterson in honor and remembrance of his son Brooks Stuart Patterson. "Brooksie," as he was known to his family and friends, was killed in a snowmobiling accident in February 2007.

Training Program (added 4/22/08)
DEADLINE TO REGISTER: May 23, 2008
Runners World magazine has called it the largest training program for a single athletic event in the country. Last year over 1,200 men and women joined the Crim Training Program to train to run or walk a race in Flints Crim Festival of Races. Now it's being offered to The Brooksie Way participants.

• Register Online to Run or Walk 
• Download a Registration Form (to mail in) (PDF file size 85k)
• Request a Registration Packet
• View the official course map (PDF file size 1.2mb)
• View the official 5K course map (PDF file size 959k) 
• Volunteer opportunities available

Introduction Video
L. Brooks Patterson welcomes you and talks about the orgins of the Brooksie Way event. Watch Now

The Brooksie Way Podcast
The Crim Foundation's Deb Kiertzner talks about the Crim Fitness training program. Listen Now

The race begins at Oakland University and finishes at historic  Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester Hills, Michigan. 

View the entire course map or view the 5K course map.

Oakland County's Commitment to Health
The Brooksie Way Half Marathon is an initiative of County Executive L. Brooks Patterson to enhance the quality of life of residents of Oakland County by promoting health, fitness and well being. See also other Oakland County activities & events:

• Count Your Steps
• Parks & Recreation