2024 Copper Country Running Company - Trail Series
Saturday, September 23, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Houghton, Michigan
$10.00–$20.00 · 4 races
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2024 Copper Country Running Company - Trail Series! Taking place on September 23, 2023, in the picturesque town of Houghton, this exciting event promises a thrilling day of trail running for enthusiasts of all skill levels. The series includes five fantastic races, ranging from a fast-paced 1.5-mile sprint to a challenging 15K distance, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
Participants can compete in individual races or sign up for multiple events, with a special grand prize awarded to the top male and female racers who accumulate the highest points across three races. With stunning natural terrain, including ski trails and single tracks, the event not only offers a test of speed and endurance but also a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow runners in the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country!
Participants can compete in individual races or sign up for multiple events, with a special grand prize awarded to the top male and female racers who accumulate the highest points across three races. With stunning natural terrain, including ski trails and single tracks, the event not only offers a test of speed and endurance but also a chance to enjoy the beautiful outdoors. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to challenge yourself and connect with fellow runners in the heart of Michigan’s Copper Country!
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Races
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Race 1: MTU Madness
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 26, 2023 (9:00 AM EDT)
$10.00
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Race 2: Swedetown Shuffle
Entries closedSaturday, Sep 9, 2023 (9:00 AM EDT)
$10.00
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Race 3: Churning Rapids Challenge
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$10.00
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3 Race Special (Sign-up for all 3)
Sign-up here to register for all three events at a discounted price!
Entries closedSaturday, Aug 26, 2023 (9:00 AM EDT)
$20.00
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
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
Location
318 Shelden Ave, 318 Sheldon Ave, Houghton, 49931, MI, United States
2024 Copper Country Running Company - Trail Series
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