Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K
- Date Sat 12th October 2024
- Location Vandalia, Michigan
- Price Free - $33.30
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1km
Event summary
Join us for the 16th Annual Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, October 12, 2024, in the picturesque Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, Cass. This exciting event offers a unique non-repeat, all-trail course that spans 820 acres of stunning southwest Michigan wilderness. Runners and sport walkers alike will be enchanted by the scenic landscapes featuring charming bridge crossings, serene streams, and small lakes, all set against the backdrop of rolling hills. Keep an eye out for Sandhill Cranes, as their presence adds a magical touch to this delightful race.
Participants can expect a fantastic race-day experience, including custom long sleeve performance T-shirts for all finishers, laser cut wooden awards for top finishers, and medals for third place in each age group. With chip timing for all distances, a lively DJ, and a re-hydration station featuring an array of refreshments, this event promises to be both enjoyable and invigorating. Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in nature while supporting the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. Register before September 30th to guarantee your race shirt and join us for
Participants can expect a fantastic race-day experience, including custom long sleeve performance T-shirts for all finishers, laser cut wooden awards for top finishers, and medals for third place in each age group. With chip timing for all distances, a lively DJ, and a re-hydration station featuring an array of refreshments, this event promises to be both enjoyable and invigorating. Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in nature while supporting the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. Register before September 30th to guarantee your race shirt and join us for
Organiser's Description
16TH ANNUAL!! A GREAT _PURE MICHIGAN_ ALL TRAIL COURSE!
RUN OR SPORT WALK A FANTASTIC ALL TRAIL COURSE!
This non-repeat, all trail course located in the 820 acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in the beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course take it as a good omen if you see one during your race.
~ Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers. (Register by Sept 30th to guarantee shirt on race day)
~ Laser cut custom wood award for top two finishers and medals for third in each age group.
~ Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish featuring fruit, sport drink, popsicles, potato chips, homemade cookies and water.
~ Chip timing for 5k, 10k and 1/2 Marathon (Chip timing will close at Noon - course open to 2:00PM)
~ Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course to inspire participants.
~ Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers.
~ Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club
~ No parking fee!.[Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095]
3 WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE ~ MAIL ~ RACE DAY
$25 EARLY/$30 AFTER OCT 1 REGISTER ONLINE ONLY: RUNSIGNUP.COM
MAIL IN REGISTRATION
* $25.00 Until OCT 1 (Postmarked by SEP 25)
* Check payable to _The Friends Of Cass County Parks_
* Mail To: The Friends Of Cass County Parks, P.O. Box 131, Cassopolis, MI 49031
TEE SHIRTS
To guarantee a tee shirt on race day - Registration must be received by Sept 30th. Late entrees will get a shirt later.
TIMING AND SCORING
Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be uploaded LIVE to RunSignup during the event. And also posted during the event for participants to view. Go to www.macssportstiming.com [http://www.macssportstiming.com] for complete results after the event.
RUN OR SPORT WALK A FANTASTIC ALL TRAIL COURSE!
This non-repeat, all trail course located in the 820 acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in the beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course take it as a good omen if you see one during your race.
~ Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers. (Register by Sept 30th to guarantee shirt on race day)
~ Laser cut custom wood award for top two finishers and medals for third in each age group.
~ Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish featuring fruit, sport drink, popsicles, potato chips, homemade cookies and water.
~ Chip timing for 5k, 10k and 1/2 Marathon (Chip timing will close at Noon - course open to 2:00PM)
~ Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course to inspire participants.
~ Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers.
~ Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club
~ No parking fee!.[Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095]
3 WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE ~ MAIL ~ RACE DAY
$25 EARLY/$30 AFTER OCT 1 REGISTER ONLINE ONLY: RUNSIGNUP.COM
MAIL IN REGISTRATION
* $25.00 Until OCT 1 (Postmarked by SEP 25)
* Check payable to _The Friends Of Cass County Parks_
* Mail To: The Friends Of Cass County Parks, P.O. Box 131, Cassopolis, MI 49031
TEE SHIRTS
To guarantee a tee shirt on race day - Registration must be received by Sept 30th. Late entrees will get a shirt later.
TIMING AND SCORING
Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be uploaded LIVE to RunSignup during the event. And also posted during the event for participants to view. Go to www.macssportstiming.com [http://www.macssportstiming.com] for complete results after the event.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024
$33.30
CLOSEDNon-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024
$33.30
CLOSEDNon-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 12th October 2024
$33.30
CLOSEDNon-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
1K Kids Fun Run
Sat 12th October 2024
Free
CLOSEDRibbon to all finishers.
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