Folk Fest 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 10th July 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Manistique, Michigan
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting morning of fitness and fun at the Folk Fest 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, July 10, 2027! This vibrant event takes place in beautiful Manistique, Schoolcraft, alongside the scenic Lake Michigan boardwalk. Formerly known as the Emerald Chase, this year's race promises a fresh, updated route that minimizes highway exposure and culminates at the lively Folk Fest in downtown Manistique.
Kicking off at 9:00 AM, participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, where 100% of the proceeds support local youth running programs. Early check-in and packet pick-up will be available on Friday, July 9, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Manistique High School, and again on race day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. All registered runners will receive a custom 2027 Folk Fest 5K T-shirt, and awards will be presented to top finishers, including trophies for overall winners and medals for age division placements. Join us for this uplifting community event and make lasting memories while supporting a great cause!
Kicking off at 9:00 AM, participants can look forward to a fantastic atmosphere, where 100% of the proceeds support local youth running programs. Early check-in and packet pick-up will be available on Friday, July 9, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Manistique High School, and again on race day from 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. All registered runners will receive a custom 2027 Folk Fest 5K T-shirt, and awards will be presented to top finishers, including trophies for overall winners and medals for age division placements. Join us for this uplifting community event and make lasting memories while supporting a great cause!
Organiser's Description
NEW NAME, SAME TRADITION: THE EMERALD CHASE IS NOW THE FOLK FEST 5K!
Kick off Folk Fest morning on the scenic Lake Michigan boardwalk! Hosted by Another Level Athletic Club (ALAC) [https://RunALAC.com] in proud partnership with Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce (STC). 100% OF PROCEEDS SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH RUNNING PROGRAMS.
Join us on SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2027 during the Manistique Folk Fest for the Folk Fest 5K! We are designing an updated, scenic 5K route along the Manistique boardwalk that reduces highway exposure and ends at Folk Fest in downtown Manistique.
SCHEDULE & COURSE
* RACE DATE & START TIME: Saturday, July 10, 2027 @ 9:00 AM
* START & FINISH LOCATION: TBD (Final route details coming soon)
CHECK-IN & PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, JULY 9: 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at Manistique High School (100 N Cedar St.)
* SATURDAY, JULY 10 (RACE DAY): 7:30 AM 8:30 AM at the Start Line
CUSTOM EVENT T-SHIRTS & AWARDS
Every registered participant receives a custom 2027 Folk Fest 5K T-shirt.
AWARDS CEREMONY: Planned for ~10:15 AM on the Folk Fest Main Stage
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO:
* Overall 5K Male Winner
* Overall 5K Female Winner
* 5K Grand Master (60+) Male Winner
* 5K Grand Master (60+) Female Winner
CUSTOM MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO:
* 1st & 2nd Place Male finishers in all age divisions
* 1st & 2nd Place Female finishers in all age divisions
* All 10 & Under finishers
PREFER TO REGISTER BY MAIL? DOWNLOAD FORM [https://folkfest5k.com/registration-form.pdf]
Kick off Folk Fest morning on the scenic Lake Michigan boardwalk! Hosted by Another Level Athletic Club (ALAC) [https://RunALAC.com] in proud partnership with Schoolcraft Tourism & Commerce (STC). 100% OF PROCEEDS SUPPORT LOCAL YOUTH RUNNING PROGRAMS.
Join us on SATURDAY, JULY 10, 2027 during the Manistique Folk Fest for the Folk Fest 5K! We are designing an updated, scenic 5K route along the Manistique boardwalk that reduces highway exposure and ends at Folk Fest in downtown Manistique.
SCHEDULE & COURSE
* RACE DATE & START TIME: Saturday, July 10, 2027 @ 9:00 AM
* START & FINISH LOCATION: TBD (Final route details coming soon)
CHECK-IN & PACKET PICK-UP
* FRIDAY, JULY 9: 5:00 PM 7:00 PM at Manistique High School (100 N Cedar St.)
* SATURDAY, JULY 10 (RACE DAY): 7:30 AM 8:30 AM at the Start Line
CUSTOM EVENT T-SHIRTS & AWARDS
Every registered participant receives a custom 2027 Folk Fest 5K T-shirt.
AWARDS CEREMONY: Planned for ~10:15 AM on the Folk Fest Main Stage
TROPHIES WILL BE AWARDED TO:
* Overall 5K Male Winner
* Overall 5K Female Winner
* 5K Grand Master (60+) Male Winner
* 5K Grand Master (60+) Female Winner
CUSTOM MEDALS WILL BE AWARDED TO:
* 1st & 2nd Place Male finishers in all age divisions
* 1st & 2nd Place Female finishers in all age divisions
* All 10 & Under finishers
PREFER TO REGISTER BY MAIL? DOWNLOAD FORM [https://folkfest5k.com/registration-form.pdf]
Races
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Folk Fest 5K
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 10th July 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$54.00
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