Paul McMullen Memorial 5k Run/Walk

Saturday, July 22, 2023 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

Cadillac, Michigan

$20.00 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the Paul McMullen Memorial 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in the scenic Cadillac, Wexford. This exciting event honors the legacy of 1996 Olympian Paul McMullen, a champion athlete, dedicated coach, and beloved community figure. Starting at 9:00 AM, participants can register on the day from 7:30 AM, ensuring everyone has a chance to be part of this special occasion.

The fast and flat 5k course meanders along the picturesque Lake Cadillac, beginning between the Cadillac boat launch and the Chris Blackburn Skate Park. Runners will enjoy long straightaways and minimal turns, making it an ideal setting for achieving personal bests. With live music, local school drumlines, and plenty of water stations along the way, the atmosphere promises to be vibrant and supportive. Plus, all proceeds from the race will benefit a scholarship fund in Paul's name, supporting local high school seniors. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable celebration of community and athleticism!

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5k Run/Walk

This 5k race/walk is to honor the great life of Paul McMullen. The race is professionally timed and directed. The proceeds of the race will go towards a scholarship fund in Paul's name for a senior high school boy and senior high school girl.

8:30 AM EDT

$20.00

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Organiser's description

This 5k race is in loving memory of 1996 Olympian, Paul McMullen. Paul was a multiple time American champion at 1500m/mile, 1996 Olympian at the Atlanta Games, coach of the Chariots of Fire Track Club, mentor to hundreds of kids, adventurer, father of three children, and husband. The memory and legacy that Paul left behind will never be forgotten and will live in the hearts of many.

Race will start at 9:00AM with day of registration starting at 7:30AM; Packet pick up will also begin at 7:30AM

The 5k course will be on the roads again this year! The course will start between the Cadillac boat launch on Chestnut Street and the Chris Blackburn Skate Park on Chestnut Street. The course will then run west towards Kenwood Elementary and turn left on Newland Street. The route will then turn left again by Cheryls Landing on Lake Cadillac and continue on Chestnut Street to the finish in the Cadillac Boat Launch parking lot (where race registration and packet pick up takes place) on the corner of Lake Street and Chestnut Street. The route will also feature music, live band, local school drumlines, and water stations. This course is very, very fast! Lots of long straightaways, minimal turns, and not a hill to be seen all along beautiful Lake Cadillac. Fast times are guaranteed! Link to map for the race https://drive.google.com/file/d/10b2faqCzfZ_u41wwW7xEuhz0MrSUMBxJ/view?usp=sharing

The proceeds of the race will go towards a scholarship fund in Paul's name for a senior high school boy and senior high school girl in the Wexford-Missaukee ISD Area.