| The Brooksie Way Half Marathon is one of Oakland County’s premier quality of life events. County Executive L. Brooks Patterson began the Brooksie Way races to promote Oakland County and encourage people to become more physically active.
Race proceeds support programs that encourage healthy and active lifestyle and are distributed through Brooksie Way MiniGrants.
The first annual race was held in October 2008 and was named in honor of the late Brooks Stuart Patterson, Mr. Patterson's son.
WHEN: The race begins at 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, October 3, 2010.
WHERE: The race begins at Oakland University in Rochester Hills, Michigan and finishes at historic Meadow Brook Hall.
About the Organizing Committee
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Brooksie was an avid sportsman, who would have been proud to see his legacy promote health and fitness for the roughly one million local residents.
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