Beat the Train 5k
Saturday, November 4, 2023
Past event
9:00 AM EDT
Coopersville, Michigan
$55.56 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Beat the Train 5K, happening on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Coopersville, Ottawa! This unique race invites participants to challenge the Coopersville/Marne locomotive in a thrilling showdown. Runners will be transported by train to the starting line, located 2.5 miles away, where they will have the chance to sprint against the clock and the train. With an estimated finish time determining the train's speed, this event promises an exciting and competitive atmosphere for all.
Limited to just 300 runners, the Beat the Train 5K features a flat and fast course, perfect for achieving your personal best. Participants will receive a finisher medal, a one-way boarding pass for the train ride, and the opportunity to purchase a commemorative t-shirt. With chip timing provided by Epic Timing and refreshments waiting at the finish line, this event is not to be missed. Join fellow runners of all ages in this fun-filled race and experience the thrill of racing against a train!
Limited to just 300 runners, the Beat the Train 5K features a flat and fast course, perfect for achieving your personal best. Participants will receive a finisher medal, a one-way boarding pass for the train ride, and the opportunity to purchase a commemorative t-shirt. With chip timing provided by Epic Timing and refreshments waiting at the finish line, this event is not to be missed. Join fellow runners of all ages in this fun-filled race and experience the thrill of racing against a train!
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Beat The Train 5k
Incl. $4.56 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$55.56
Organiser's description
Ever dream of going toe to toe with a TRAIN?
Make your dreams a reality and register https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Coopersville/BeatTheTrain5Kto race the Coopersville/Marne locomotive on Saturday, November 4, 2023. We are back to boarding the train in Coopersville this year! You do have the option to be dropped off at the start if you wish.
The train speed is going to be based on the average estimated finish time of ALL registrants. All runners are asked for their estimated finish time when they register. If we add up 300 estimated finish times, divide by 300, and the average is 25 minutes, then it will take the train about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Regardless of your pace, get ready for your best 5K time ever, we can almost guarantee it! All finishers receive a finisher medal.
NITTY GRITTY
-Limited to 300 runners (register sooner rather than later)
-Runners will be transported by train to the starting point 2.5 miles away
-$36 registration entry with optional $15 t-shirt ($5 price increases Sept. 25, Oct. 8, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3. Race day registration is $10 more)
-Flat & fast 5K course. Partial lane closure of main road.
-A portion of the race proceeds will go to back to the Friends of the the Coopersville & Marne Railroad.
WHAT YOU GET WITH A REGISTRATION
-Finisher medal
-1 way boarding pass to the starting line
-Train ride with your fellow compadres
-Opportunity to race against a train
-Optional Beat the Train 5K tshirt (deadline is Oct 8)
-Chip timed by Epic Timing
-Refreshments at the finish
-Unique top 3 overall and top 3 age group awards for 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+.
Additional race information can be found at https://beatthetraincoop.com/.
Make your dreams a reality and register https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Coopersville/BeatTheTrain5Kto race the Coopersville/Marne locomotive on Saturday, November 4, 2023. We are back to boarding the train in Coopersville this year! You do have the option to be dropped off at the start if you wish.
The train speed is going to be based on the average estimated finish time of ALL registrants. All runners are asked for their estimated finish time when they register. If we add up 300 estimated finish times, divide by 300, and the average is 25 minutes, then it will take the train about 25 minutes from start to finish.
Regardless of your pace, get ready for your best 5K time ever, we can almost guarantee it! All finishers receive a finisher medal.
NITTY GRITTY
-Limited to 300 runners (register sooner rather than later)
-Runners will be transported by train to the starting point 2.5 miles away
-$36 registration entry with optional $15 t-shirt ($5 price increases Sept. 25, Oct. 8, Oct. 29 and Nov. 3. Race day registration is $10 more)
-Flat & fast 5K course. Partial lane closure of main road.
-A portion of the race proceeds will go to back to the Friends of the the Coopersville & Marne Railroad.
WHAT YOU GET WITH A REGISTRATION
-Finisher medal
-1 way boarding pass to the starting line
-Train ride with your fellow compadres
-Opportunity to race against a train
-Optional Beat the Train 5K tshirt (deadline is Oct 8)
-Chip timed by Epic Timing
-Refreshments at the finish
-Unique top 3 overall and top 3 age group awards for 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74 and 75+.
Additional race information can be found at https://beatthetraincoop.com/.
Location
311 Danforth Street, Coopersville, 49404, MI, United States
Beat the Train 5k
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