Sault Ste. Marie River Run 5k
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
- Price $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Sault Ste. Marie River Run 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the picturesque Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa. This exciting event invites participants to enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk along the beautiful Riverside Drive, all while celebrating the vibrant Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest. The race begins at 9:00 AM near the outhouse on the north side of the kid's fishing pond at Rotary Island Park, offering a flat, fast, and out-and-back course that promises to be both enjoyable and exhilarating.
With a participant cap of just 100, early registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot in this fun-filled day. The course includes a water station near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina, ensuring you stay hydrated as you take in the stunning views. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a unique finisher YRC mug crafted by Bricco Designs, along with awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. With early registration available for only $15 until December 31, this event is the perfect opportunity to embrace the excitement of running in a
With a participant cap of just 100, early registration is highly encouraged to secure your spot in this fun-filled day. The course includes a water station near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina, ensuring you stay hydrated as you take in the stunning views. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn a unique finisher YRC mug crafted by Bricco Designs, along with awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group winners. With early registration available for only $15 until December 31, this event is the perfect opportunity to embrace the excitement of running in a
Organiser's Description
2024 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/303786/results]
2023 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/257235/]
THE 2025 REGISTRATION IS CAPPED AT 100 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS. IF 100 PARTICIPANTS IS REACHED BEFORE RACE DAY WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
Enjoy a 5K run or walk along the scenic Riverside Drive to celebrate the Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest on Saturday, August 16th. The race will start/finish near the outhouse on the north side of the kid's fishing pond at Rotary Island Park. The course will be flat, fast, and an out/back. There will be an aid station with water near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina. The course traverses Rotary Island before heading out to Riverside Drive and loops around the Charles T. Harvey Marina parking lot before to head back.
There will be an EARLY PACKET PICKUP 1 DAY EARLY ON FRIDAY FROM 4-7PM AT BIRDS EYE OUTFITTERS (107 E Portage Ave, SSM, MI 49783). Race Day Packet pickup will be near the start/finish area on race morning from 7:30-8:45am. The race will begin at 9:00am.
Early registration will be $15 per registrant through December 31. After December 31, registration will increase to $20 per registrant through June 30. Registration will be available for $25 in July and will increase to $30 in August.
REGISTRATION WILL OFFICIALLY CLOSE AT 8:30AM ON RACE DAY. THERE IS A PARTICIPANT CAP OF 100 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS.
Finisher YRC mugs will be given to all participants created by Bricco Designs. Top male and female awards will be given along with the top male and female master's division (40+) and grandmaster's division (60+). Yooper Running Company will be providing chip timing and results. Age groups 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
2023 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/257235/]
THE 2025 REGISTRATION IS CAPPED AT 100 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS. IF 100 PARTICIPANTS IS REACHED BEFORE RACE DAY WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY RACE DAY REGISTRATION AVAILABLE.
Enjoy a 5K run or walk along the scenic Riverside Drive to celebrate the Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest on Saturday, August 16th. The race will start/finish near the outhouse on the north side of the kid's fishing pond at Rotary Island Park. The course will be flat, fast, and an out/back. There will be an aid station with water near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina. The course traverses Rotary Island before heading out to Riverside Drive and loops around the Charles T. Harvey Marina parking lot before to head back.
There will be an EARLY PACKET PICKUP 1 DAY EARLY ON FRIDAY FROM 4-7PM AT BIRDS EYE OUTFITTERS (107 E Portage Ave, SSM, MI 49783). Race Day Packet pickup will be near the start/finish area on race morning from 7:30-8:45am. The race will begin at 9:00am.
Early registration will be $15 per registrant through December 31. After December 31, registration will increase to $20 per registrant through June 30. Registration will be available for $25 in July and will increase to $30 in August.
REGISTRATION WILL OFFICIALLY CLOSE AT 8:30AM ON RACE DAY. THERE IS A PARTICIPANT CAP OF 100 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS.
Finisher YRC mugs will be given to all participants created by Bricco Designs. Top male and female awards will be given along with the top male and female master's division (40+) and grandmaster's division (60+). Yooper Running Company will be providing chip timing and results. Age groups 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
5K Adaptive Division
Incl. $2.80 Fee
Sat 16th August 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED
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