Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest 5k
Saturday, August 19, 2023
Past event
8:30 AM EDT
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
$15.00 · 1 race
5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest 5K on Saturday, August 19th, 2023, in beautiful Sault Ste. Marie, Chippewa! This vibrant event invites participants to enjoy a scenic 5K run or walk along Riverside Drive, celebrating the spirit of community and fitness. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, starting and finishing near the outhouse on the north side of the kid's fishing pond at Rotary Island Park.
Runners will experience a flat and fast out-and-back course that travels through Rotary Island, providing stunning views and a loop around the Charles T. Harvey Marina. To keep everyone energized, there will be an aid station offering water at the halfway point. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup on race day between 7:00 AM and 8:15 AM, or pick up your race packet the day before at Birds Eye Outfitters. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, as well as for various age divisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a fantastic event filled with camaraderie and celebration!
Runners will experience a flat and fast out-and-back course that travels through Rotary Island, providing stunning views and a loop around the Charles T. Harvey Marina. To keep everyone energized, there will be an aid station offering water at the halfway point. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup on race day between 7:00 AM and 8:15 AM, or pick up your race packet the day before at Birds Eye Outfitters. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, and awards will be presented to the top male and female runners, as well as for various age divisions. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a fantastic event filled with camaraderie and celebration!
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$15.00
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2024 Results https://my.raceresult.com/303786/results
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 7am-8:15am. 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 medals 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 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age group awards include a custom riverfest coffee mug from Oaklawn Laser Works.
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 7am-8:15am. 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 medals 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 5-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Age group awards include a custom riverfest coffee mug from Oaklawn Laser Works.
Location
1425 Riverside Dr., Sault Sainte Marie, 49783, MI, United States
Sault Ste. Marie Riverfest 5k
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