Sault Ste. Marie River Run 5k
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for the Sault Ste. Marie River Run 5K on Saturday, August 16th, 2025! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages to enjoy a scenic course along Riverside Drive, celebrating the vibrant Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM near the outhouse on the north side of the kid's fishing pond at Rotary Island Park, offering a flat and fast out-and-back course that guarantees a fantastic experience for participants.
Runners will have the chance to hydrate at an aid station located near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina, ensuring they stay refreshed as they traverse the beautiful Rotary Island and loop around the marina parking lot. Early packet pickup is available on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Bird's Eye Outfitters, with race day pickup starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can register early for just $15 until December 31, with prices gradually increasing as the date approaches. Each finisher will receive a commemorative YRC mug, and awards will be presented for top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit in Sault Ste. Marie!
Runners will have the chance to hydrate at an aid station located near the halfway mark at the Charles T. Harvey Marina, ensuring they stay refreshed as they traverse the beautiful Rotary Island and loop around the marina parking lot. Early packet pickup is available on Friday from 4 PM to 7 PM at Bird's Eye Outfitters, with race day pickup starting at 7:30 AM. Participants can register early for just $15 until December 31, with prices gradually increasing as the date approaches. Each finisher will receive a commemorative YRC mug, and awards will be presented for top finishers in various age categories. Don't miss out on this fun-filled day of fitness and community spirit in Sault Ste. Marie!
Organiser's Description
2024 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/303786/results]
2023 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/257235/]
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.
Finisher YRC mugs will be given to all participants. 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/]
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.
Finisher YRC mugs will be given to all participants. 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+.
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