Flight Club

The First Rule of Flight Club is...

Flight Club is a running team based out of the RUNdetroit store. Our Members are runners and walkers of all ages and paces that regularly attend our group runs, participate in Club events and set a positive example within the running community. If you're interested in being considered for membership please let us know at a Saturday Group Run!

MEMBERSHIP PERKS

All Flight Club members will receive the following benefits:

Your choice of Club Exclusive technical T-shirt or Singlet (this is your race uniform)
Discounted entries (non-transferable) to RUNdetroit hosted/sponsored events like the Mustache Dache, Rock CF etc.
Access to really sweet VIP tent at some target races. Think private port-a-potties, warming station, gear check, food, masseuses etc. (amenities will vary based on event size, club attendance & logistics)
Enrollment in our loyalty purchase program with accelerated reward accrual
Quarterly Special Buys on select items like GPS, jackets, footwear etc.
Group Training Plans for Free Press Marathon, Rock CF & other events
Access to member’s only Facebook Group with training plans, pace calculators, coaching advice and a social forum to connect with other club members

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GROUP RUNS

Flight Club members regularly attend our Saturday morning Group Runs and/or our Weekday evening track workouts

EARN YOUR WINGS

Club members earn WINGS (points) for achieving goals (see chart below). Top earners will be rewarded at the end of the year with RUNdetroit Gift Certificates, Club exclusive swag or other prizes.

Wings can be earned at local races (within 100 miles of the RUNdetroit store) or any marathon or half marathon worldwide. You’ll earn extra wings for participating in Target races (see calendar).

The wing-earning year starts March 1st and ends December 31st of each year.
–The Spring/Summer season goes from March 1st to Labor Day.
–The Fall/Winter season goes from Labor Day to December 31st.
–Prizes will be awarded at the end of the wing-earning year

Wings will be awarded based on the following chart:

Other Guidelines:

Wings may only be earned if the Club singlet/tech shirt is worn and visible during the race
PRs, marathons and half marathons are all exempt from the 100 mile rule
Points must be submitted using the form on this page

TARGET RACES FOR 2023

March	Rock CF ½ and 5K
April	Glass City Marathon
May	Moonlight Bootlegger Trail 5K Volunteer at GOTR/STRIDE 5/21
June	Global Running Day Scavenger Hunt RUNdetroits 10th Birthday MI Ragnar Trail
July	Trail Run Field Trip
August	RUNdetroit Group Run special event Crim
Sept	18mile Course Preview Run Growler Gallop
Oct	Free Press Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
November	Run of the Dead Black Toenail Friday Half and 7.5mi
December	Ugly Sweater Fun Run 5K

REGISTRATION

To be eligible for Membership you must regularly attend group runs at our store so we can get to know you. Flight Club members represent RUNdetroit so we are looking for folks who set a positive example within the running community and who will participate in Club events and volunteer opportunities. If you're interested in being considered for membership please speak to Megan or Alia at a Saturday Group Run!

CLUB DUES

Club membership is $80 for new members in 2024 and $55 for members returning in 2024. Membership rates for 2025 are TBD.