Dead Carp 20K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Little Carp 1 Mile
- Date Fri 9th May 2025 - Sat 10th May 2025
- Time 6:00PM EST
- Location Marquette, Michigan
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a weekend of fun and fitness at the Dead Carp 20K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile event taking place from May 9th to May 10th, 2025, in the scenic town of Marquette, Michigan. This exciting running festival features a stunning out-and-back course that traverses both the Dead and Carp Rivers, making it the perfect backdrop for your springtime race. Whether you're aiming for a personal best in the challenging 20K distance or enjoying a leisurely jog in the 5K Run/Walk, this event caters to runners of all ages and abilities. Plus, kids can join in the fun with the Little Carp 1 Mile Race, designed for children aged 12 and under.
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race celebration at Drifa Brewing, complete with an awards ceremony and fun swag for everyone involved. With various age categories for awards and a community-focused spirit, this event not only promises an unforgettable running experience but also supports a great cause—proceeds will benefit CampUPeninsulin, a summer camp for kids with Type 1 Diabetes. Don’t miss the chance to kick off your summer racing season in style at the Dead
Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race celebration at Drifa Brewing, complete with an awards ceremony and fun swag for everyone involved. With various age categories for awards and a community-focused spirit, this event not only promises an unforgettable running experience but also supports a great cause—proceeds will benefit CampUPeninsulin, a summer camp for kids with Type 1 Diabetes. Don’t miss the chance to kick off your summer racing season in style at the Dead
Organiser's Description
The Dead Carp 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course is an out and back and back and will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore.
For those with longer distance ambitions, this almost half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a summer marathon. Use it as a race, training run, fun run, whatever you desire! For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.
Coming back will be the Little Carp 1 Mile Race! This race will be available to kids 12 and under.
Post race shindig to be held at Drifa Brewing!! Award ceremony, swag for all participants... a great event to kick off your summer racing
20K RUN: Winner in each age bracket (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
5K RUN: Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
PACKET PICK- UP: Thursday 5/8 at QCRC from 12-8pm or Friday 5-7pm at South Beach Parking Lot. Saturday 8-9:30am at the Start line in front of Drifa Brewing Company.
The awards ceremony will begin between 11-11:15pm at Drifa Brewing Company.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to CampUPeninsulin which is a summer Youth Camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.
For those with longer distance ambitions, this almost half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a summer marathon. Use it as a race, training run, fun run, whatever you desire! For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.
Coming back will be the Little Carp 1 Mile Race! This race will be available to kids 12 and under.
Post race shindig to be held at Drifa Brewing!! Award ceremony, swag for all participants... a great event to kick off your summer racing
20K RUN: Winner in each age bracket (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
5K RUN: Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
PACKET PICK- UP: Thursday 5/8 at QCRC from 12-8pm or Friday 5-7pm at South Beach Parking Lot. Saturday 8-9:30am at the Start line in front of Drifa Brewing Company.
The awards ceremony will begin between 11-11:15pm at Drifa Brewing Company.
Proceeds from this event will be donated to CampUPeninsulin which is a summer Youth Camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.
Races
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Dead Carp 20K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Giveaway
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$43.40
The Dead Carp 20K Run offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. The 20K run will begin on the bike path in front of Drifa Brewing company and will run South on the bike path until participants hit their turnaround point. They will then run North on the Bike Path all the way to pass over the Dead River, the turnaround point will be right around the entrance to Presque Isle Park. Runner's will then make their way back south on the bike path and will finish at the initial starting point in front of Drifa Brewing Company. Aid stations will be provided on this course. Skratch hydration mix and chews will be available! -
Dead Carp 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Giveaway
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:45AM EDT)
$27.50
The Dead Carp 5K will begin and end on the bike path in front of Drifa Brewing Company. The race will head NORTH on the bike path, towards beautiful downtown Marquette. It will turnaround at the 1.55 mile mark and head back south. -
Little Carp 1 Mile
Fri 9th May 2025 (6:00PM EDT)
Free
For our little fish! The Little Carp 1 Mile, will start on the bike path in front of Drifa Brewing Co., and run south towards the carp river. This race will be a .5 mile out and back, totaling for a 1 mile race. Children 1-12years old are welcome to participant. Parents are welcome to run alongside their child FREE of cost. -
Run the U.P. Challenge
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 10th May 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$6.30
It's time to King and Queen Up by competing in the Run the UP Challenge! The UP has some of the most scenic, beautiful, and fun courses in the Midwest. Summer temperatures are typically mild, and the hometown feel and vibe of our events are unparalleled! Are you ready to challenge yourself to see if you're our first ever King or Queen of the UP? What's Involved? - Runners will register to participate in the Run the UP Challenge by paying a one time fee of $5.00 to enter. - Runners must participate in at least four of the seven races listed to receive a Run the UP Challenge medal. - At the completion of the 2024 race season, a Queen and King of the UP will be crowned at the Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon. Prizes to top 3 Men and Women. - An age-graded point system will be utilized to determine results for males and females. - 20 bonus points for UP Championship Races ** - Runners who participate in more than four races will have their results calculated based on their best four races. - Live standings will be posted and shared on participating races websites.
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