Harvest Fest: Axe Cancer Micro Marathon
Sunday, August 31, 2025
Past event
1:00 PM EDT
Manton, Michigan
$25.00 · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the Harvest Fest: Axe Cancer Micro Marathon in Manton, Wexford on Sunday, August 31st, 2025! This exciting event is perfect for everyone, as participants can sprint, run, or walk the unique distance of just 0.262 miles. The race will kick off in front of the Prayer Room, looping around the block past Three Oh Eight and returning to the starting point, all while being supported by enthusiastic volunteers along the clearly marked course.
This event is more than just a fun day of fitness; it’s a heartwarming initiative to support Amber Herlein, a beloved high school counselor battling breast cancer. All proceeds will go directly to Amber and her family, making your participation all the more meaningful. Every runner will receive beverage tokens for local favorites Three Oh Eight and The Shamrock, along with treats like popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for the kids. Please note that the tokens and food discounts are valid only on race day. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, support, and a whole lot of fun!
This event is more than just a fun day of fitness; it’s a heartwarming initiative to support Amber Herlein, a beloved high school counselor battling breast cancer. All proceeds will go directly to Amber and her family, making your participation all the more meaningful. Every runner will receive beverage tokens for local favorites Three Oh Eight and The Shamrock, along with treats like popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for the kids. Please note that the tokens and food discounts are valid only on race day. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, support, and a whole lot of fun!
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Harvest Fest: Axe Cancer Micro Marathon
Incl. T-Shirt
Entries closed1:00 PM EDT
$25.00
Organiser's description
A marathon is 26.2 miles and 1% of the world population have completed a marathon. A Micro-Marathon is only 0.262 of a mile. Everyone can participate whether you sprint, run, or walk. The race will start in from of the Prayer Room in Manton, loop around the block past Three Oh Eight, and back to the Prayer Room. The course will be clearly marked with volunteers on the course.
This race is being put on to raise money for Amber Herlein's battle with breast cancer. Amber is a counselor at the high school and her husband, Brandon, is a middle school PE teacher; both of their children also attend Manton Consolidated Schools. All proceeds from the race will go to the family.
Every participant will receive a beverage token for Three Oh Eight (plus discount on food) and a beverage token for the Shamrock (plus $1 off a burger). The beverage tokens can be used for alcohol drinks if the race participant is of age. There will also be popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for kids that participate. All beverage tokens and discounts on food are ONLY able to be used on Sunday the 31st. You will receive the tokens and tickets when you pick up your information for the race by the start line.
THERE WILL BE NO AWARDS OR OFFICIAL TIMING.
Thank you to all sponsors: Bostick's Drug Store, Shepler Well Drilling, Woodstar Forestry, Three Oh Eight, The Shamrock Tavern, and Krazy Kat Signs
This race is being put on to raise money for Amber Herlein's battle with breast cancer. Amber is a counselor at the high school and her husband, Brandon, is a middle school PE teacher; both of their children also attend Manton Consolidated Schools. All proceeds from the race will go to the family.
Every participant will receive a beverage token for Three Oh Eight (plus discount on food) and a beverage token for the Shamrock (plus $1 off a burger). The beverage tokens can be used for alcohol drinks if the race participant is of age. There will also be popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for kids that participate. All beverage tokens and discounts on food are ONLY able to be used on Sunday the 31st. You will receive the tokens and tickets when you pick up your information for the race by the start line.
THERE WILL BE NO AWARDS OR OFFICIAL TIMING.
Thank you to all sponsors: Bostick's Drug Store, Shepler Well Drilling, Woodstar Forestry, Three Oh Eight, The Shamrock Tavern, and Krazy Kat Signs
Location
120 W Main Street, Manton, 49663, MI, United States
Harvest Fest: Axe Cancer Micro Marathon
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