Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile Run/Walk

Mackinac Island, Michigan (10/25/2008)

Brief Description

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.

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Event Details

Full Description

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!

Online Registration & Entry Fees
Pre-Registration:
By August 30, 2008: $35.00 (with waterproof wind shirt)
By October 18, 2008: $40.00 (with waterproof wind shirt)

Late Registration:
Online after October 18, 2008 & at Race Site: $45.00 (with performance shirt)

Register Online Today!

Race Apparel
Your registration includes an embroidered terra-cotta wind shirt (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 to 7:00 PM and on race day from 9:30 to 11:15 AM.

Transportation
For those arriving on race day, we recommend you catch a ferry from Mackinaw City no later than 10:30 AM. Shepler’s ferry will provide a discount to all race participants. They will be running a special 7:30 PM departure on Friday night so you won’t miss the fun. Shepler’s boats will run Saturday morning at 7:30, 9:00 and 10:30 AM.

AwardsCommemorative medals will be given 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 DinnerThere will be a Pasta Dinner after the race from 2:15 to 4:00 PM at Mission Point Resort. Dinner features pasta, 3 sauces, vegetable, salads, rolls and dessert. Come enjoy the camaraderie of your fellow participants and share your race experiences. The 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
Enjoy the warmth and hospitality of Mission Point Resort and lots of Halloween fun at a very special rate. If you stay the weekend, don’t forget to bring a bag of candy to pass out to the children who will "trick or treat" throughout the hotel Saturday night. Call 1-800-833-7711 for reservations; be sure to say that you’re with the Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run.

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