2024 Mike Miller River Run

  • Date Sat 7th December 2024
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Marine City, Michigan
  • Price $28.00
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 2024 Mike Miller River Run, a festive celebration taking place on Saturday, December 7th, in the charming Marine City, St. Clair! This exciting event features two race distances: a lively 5K and a fun 1.5-mile run/walk, perfect for participants of all ages and skill levels. Join the community in honoring Mike Miller, a beloved supporter of Marine City, as we kick off the Merry Time Days festivities with a spirited gathering of runners and walkers.

The race will commence at 9:00 AM at Rotary Park, also known as Nautical Mile Park, with early packet pickup available the evening before at Gord's Bar. Participants are encouraged to arrive by 8:45 AM for important announcements. The 5K takes runners through beautiful parks along Water Street with minimal road traffic, ensuring a delightful experience. Plus, all participants will receive a goody bag and can enjoy a delicious chili dog and their favorite beverage post-race. Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in the 5K. Don’t forget to bring nonperishable items to support local food banks! Join us for a day of fun, fitness,

Organiser's Description

A FESTIVE 5K AND 1.5 MILE RUN/WALK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7TH, TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF MARINE CITY 'MERRY TIME' DAYS AS WELL AS COMMEMORATE MIKE MILLER WHO WAS A HUGE SUPPORTER OF MARINE CITY, AND ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THIS EVENT.

COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR BEST HOLIDAY COSTUME! ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MARINE CITY ROTARY, MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND A LOCAL CHARITY.

EARLY RACE PACKET PICKUP AVAILABLE BE THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE AND WILL BE FROM 6PM TO 7PM AT GORD'S BAR LOCATED AT: 514 S. WATER ST. MARINE CITY, MI 48039.

DAY OF REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE $5. DAY OF REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN WILL TAKE PLACE AT GORD'S BAR 514 S. WATER ST, MARINE CITY, MI 48039 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. AT ROTARY PARK AKA NAUTICAL MILE PARK PLEASE ARRIVE THERE BY 8:45 A.M. FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.

5K START IS AT 9 AM AND THE 1.5 MILE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. 5K IS TWO LOOPS THROUGH ALL THE PARKS ALONG WATER STREET AND THROUGH THE PUBLIC BEACH WITH A TURN AROUND ON N. MARKET TO PEARL ST. THEN A STRAIGHT SHOT BACK TO THE STATING LINE ON THE SIDEWALK OR STREET (EAST SIDE OF WATER STREET) THIS RACE IS MOSTLY ON THE SIDEWALKS SO THERE VERY LITTLE ROAD TRAFFIC, MAYBE A FEW PEDESTRIANS

ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A GOODY BAG AND BE SURE TO GRAB A CHILI DOG AND YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE AT GORDS BAR. BIG MIKE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SET UP.

Awards for top three male and females in the 5k race. The event starts and finishes at the south end of town. Come on out!

WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING NONPERISHABLE ITEMS TO BE DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS OR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES. THANK YOU FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR, HENRY HANK MILLER

Races

  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    Sat 7th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $28.00

    CLOSED
  • 1.5 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    Sat 7th December 2024 (9:05AM EST)

    $28.00

    CLOSED
  • Virtual Participant

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    $28.00

    CLOSED
    Can't be there in person but want to support the event? Sign up as a virtual participant with the ability to self-report your time.

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Location

575 South Water St, Marine City, 48039, MI, United States

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