Trail Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile Run/Walk
Saturday, October 25, 2008 11:30 a.m.
This year marks the 14th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. Join over 1300 participants to run and walk the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Come enjoy special race features - commemorative medals, a high performance long sleeve embroidered race shirt, a post race pasta party, special Halloween events for adults and kids, great end-of-season sales - plus the beauty of late fall on the Island. This is an event you won't want to miss!
Registration
Click here to download a paper application
Race Apparel
Your registration includes an embroidered terra-cotta windshirt (waterproofed and with a vertical top side pocket).
An embroidered souvenir sweatshirt is also available for $25, order online to guarantee sizes and availability.
Packet Pickup
Number pick-up and late registration will be held at Mission Point Resort on Friday night, October 24 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and on race day from 9:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Transportation
For those arriving on race day, we recommend you catch a ferry from Mackinaw City or St. Ignace no later than 10:30 a.m. Shepler's ferry line will offer discounts for race participants. Please go to www.sheplersferry.com for schedules
Awards
Commemorative medals to all finishers. Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile Division Awards: Overall and Masters Male and Female and first three finishers in each age division.
Run Divisions: Under 14,15-19. 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over.
5.7 Mile Walk Divisions:Under 19, 20-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Over
Post Race Pasta Dinner
There will be a Pasta Dinner after the race from 2:15 p.m to 4:00 p.m. at Mission Point Resort. Dinner features pasta, 3 sauces, vegetable, salads, rolls and dessert. Come enjoy the comaraderie of your fellow participants and share your race experiences. Cost is $16.00 per adult and $10 for children 12 & Under (children 12 and under staying at Mission Point may use "Kid's Eat Free" tickets for pasta dinner. $1.50 per ticket gratuity fee will be charged to your room).
Host Hotel
Special rates at Mission Point Resort . Call 1-800-833-7711 and ask for Mackinac Great Turtle Race rates and information.