Loop The Lake
- Date Sat 13th July 2024
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Traverse City, Michigan
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Loop The Lake event on Saturday, July 13, 2024, in beautiful Traverse City, Grand Traverse! This exciting 4-mile trail race invites runners and walkers alike to experience the stunning Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which features a delightful mix of pavement, gravel, bridges, and boardwalks. Starting and finishing at Hull Park, participants will enjoy a scenic course that winds around the lake, showcasing the area's natural beauty and vibrant community spirit.
With a wave start system designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, runners will line up according to their estimated finish times. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this highly anticipated event that celebrates the hard work and collaboration of the community. Early packet pickup will take place on July 12th, ensuring you're all set for race day. Mark your calendars, lace up your shoes, and prepare for a memorable day at Loop The Lake!
With a wave start system designed to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all, runners will line up according to their estimated finish times. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of this highly anticipated event that celebrates the hard work and collaboration of the community. Early packet pickup will take place on July 12th, ensuring you're all set for race day. Mark your calendars, lace up your shoes, and prepare for a memorable day at Loop The Lake!
Organiser's Description
ABOUT THE EVENT:
Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.
This race is open to runners and walkers!
DISTANCE:
4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.
Check out the map here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/LoopTheLake/Page/course-map] We will be running in a clockwise direction.
The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.
START DETAILS:
The race will include a wave start at Hull Park [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.
WAVE STARTS:
We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.
PARKING:
Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.
PACKET PICKUP:
Early Packet Pickup will be available from 4pm-7pm on Friday, July 12th at Commonground Coop [https://www.commongrounds.coop/visit] (414 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI 49686)
Late Packet Pickup will be available at Hull Park on race day (July 13th) from 7:30-8:45am.
BACKGROUND:
"This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).
The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.
Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.
This race is open to runners and walkers!
DISTANCE:
4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.
ABOUT THE COURSE:
The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.
Check out the map here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/LoopTheLake/Page/course-map] We will be running in a clockwise direction.
The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.
START DETAILS:
The race will include a wave start at Hull Park [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.
WAVE STARTS:
We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.
PARKING:
Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.
PACKET PICKUP:
Early Packet Pickup will be available from 4pm-7pm on Friday, July 12th at Commonground Coop [https://www.commongrounds.coop/visit] (414 East Eighth Street, Traverse City, MI 49686)
Late Packet Pickup will be available at Hull Park on race day (July 13th) from 7:30-8:45am.
BACKGROUND:
"This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).
The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.
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