2024 Copper Country Running Company - Trail Series

Saturday, September 14, 2024 Past event

9:00 AM EDT

Houghton, Michigan

$10.00–$40.00 · 7 races

10km, 5 Mile, Sprint

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the 2024 Copper Country Running Company Trail Series, taking place on Saturday, September 14th, 2024, in the scenic town of Houghton, Michigan! This year's series promises to be even more exciting, featuring five thrilling races designed for trail running enthusiasts of all levels. The highlight of the day is the Churning Rapids Championship, a 15K challenge set against a backdrop of stunning natural beauty.

Whether you're looking to conquer the 1.5-mile Husky Sprint or tackle the 12K Maasto Hiihito Hill Climb, there's a race for everyone. Participants can sign up for one, two, or all five races, with a chance to compete for the coveted CCRC Grand Prize awarded to the top male and female racers with the highest point totals. Join in the fun, experience the camaraderie of fellow runners, and enjoy the thrill of the trails at this fantastic event!

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Sep 23, 2023

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Races

Race 1 - Maasto Hiihto Hill Climb

Saturday, Jun 29, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$10.00

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Race 2 - Husky Sprint

Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$10.00

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Race 2a - Husky Sprint Kids Dash

Saturday, Jul 13, 2024 (10:00 AM EDT)

$10.00

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Race 3 - Swedetown Shuffle

Saturday, Aug 10, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$10.00

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Race 4 - MTU Madness

Saturday, Aug 17, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$10.00

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Race 5 - Churning Rapids Championship

9:00 AM EDT

$10.00

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5 Race Special (Sign-up for all 5)

Sign-up here to register for all three events at a discounted price!

Saturday, Jun 29, 2024 (9:00 AM EDT)

$40.00

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Organiser's description

To follow up on a successful first round of the CCRC Trail Series, we are excited to bring back the series again this year! To serve the local trail running enthusiasts, we have added in two races this year including a 1.5 mile sprint! See below for the details for all five races! Sign up for one, two, three, or all five! We will be keeping a _SCORE_ for those who participate in all three races and whoever has the HIGHEST POINT TOTAL will be the winner of our CCRC GRAND PRIZE! GRAND PRIZES will be awarded to the TOP FIVE MALE and FEMALE racers. There will also be prizes for the INDIVIDUAL WINNERS of EACH RACE.

RACE 1: MAASTO HIIHTO HILL CLIMB

WHEN: JUNE 29TH @ 9:00 AM
DISTANCE: 12K
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION: 1500 BIRCH ST, HANCOCK, MI 49930
TERRAIN: DOUBLE WIDE SKI TRAILS AND SINGLE TRACK BLEND
PARKING: PARK NEAR THE DOG PARK IN THE GRAVEL LOT, START LINE AND TIMING TENT WILL BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.

COURSE MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE https://www.strava.com/routes/3138989652815288706

RACE 2: HUSKY SPRINT

WHEN: JULY 13TH @ 9:00 AM
DISTANCE: 1.5 MILE
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION: TECH TRAILS PARKING, SHARON AVE, HOUGHTON, MI 49931
TERRAIN: SKI TRAILS WITH FLAT SECTIONS AND HAIRPIN HILL!
PARKING: PARK IN THE TECH TRAILS PARKING LOT NEAR THE WAX BUILDING. STARTING/TIMING TENT WILL BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.

COURSE MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE https://www.strava.com/routes/3208058040129748604

RACE 3: SWEDETOWN SHUFFLE

WHEN: AUGUST 10TH @ 9:00 AM
DISTANCE: 5-MILE / 8 KILOMETER
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION: SWEDETOWN SKI CHALET- 56641 OSCEOLA RD, SWEDETOWN, MI 49913
TERRAIN: SINGLE TRACK TRAILS WITH A HEALTHY DOSE OF HILLS, TURNS, AND FLAT SECTIONS
PARKING: PARK IN THE SKI CHALET PARKING LOT. STARTING/TIMING TENT WILL BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.

COURSE MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE https://www.strava.com/routes/3127615795847138748

RACE 4: MTU MADNESS

WHEN: AUGUST 17TH @ 9:00 AM
DISTANCE: 10 KILOMETER
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION: TECH TRAILS PARKING, SHARON AVE, HOUGHTON, MI 49931
TERRAIN: MOSTLY FLAT SINGLE TRACK BIKE TRAILS
PARKING: PARK IN THE TECH TRAILS PARKING LOT NEAR THE WAX BUILDING. STARTING/TIMING TENT WILL BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY.

COURSE MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE https://www.strava.com/routes/3208061009525450040

RACE 5: CHURNING RAPIDS CHAMPIONSHIP

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 14TH @ 9:00 AM
DISTANCE: 15K
GOOGLE MAPS LOCATION: 1500 BIRCH ST, HANCOCK, MI 49930
TERRAIN: DOUBLE WIDE SKI TRAILS AND SINGLE TRACK BLEND
PARKING: PARK NEAR THE DOG PARK IN THE GRAVEL LOT, START LINE AND TIMING TENT WILL BE IN CLOSE PROXIMITY. MORE DETAILS TO COME.

COURSE MAP AND ELEVATION PROFILE https://www.strava.com/routes/3264994390965781624