2025 Mike Miller River Run
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Marine City, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the exciting 2025 Mike Miller River Run on Saturday, December 6th, in the charming Marine City, St. Clair! This festive event offers a delightful 5K and a 1.5-mile run/walk, celebrating both the kick-off of Marine City’s Merry Time Days and honoring the legacy of Mike Miller, a beloved supporter and founder of this event. Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday costumes for a chance to spread cheer while supporting a great cause.
Starting at 9:00 AM at Rotary Park (Nautical Mile Park), the 5K race features a scenic two-loop route along Water Street, winding through beautiful parks and a public beach, ensuring a safe experience with minimal road traffic. Registration begins at 7:30 AM at Gord's Bar, where early packet pickup is available the night before. Don't miss out on the fun – all participants will receive a goody bag and can enjoy a delicious chili dog along with their favorite beverage post-race! Plus, bring along nonperishable food items to support local food banks. Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and holiday cheer!
Starting at 9:00 AM at Rotary Park (Nautical Mile Park), the 5K race features a scenic two-loop route along Water Street, winding through beautiful parks and a public beach, ensuring a safe experience with minimal road traffic. Registration begins at 7:30 AM at Gord's Bar, where early packet pickup is available the night before. Don't miss out on the fun – all participants will receive a goody bag and can enjoy a delicious chili dog along with their favorite beverage post-race! Plus, bring along nonperishable food items to support local food banks. Join us for a day of community spirit, friendly competition, and holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
A FESTIVE 5K AND 1.5 MILE RUN/WALK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6TH, 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
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
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$28.00
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1.5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:05AM EST)
$28.00
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Virtual Participant
Incl. $3.00 Fee
$28.00
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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