Tech Trails Trot
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Past event
10:00 AM EDT
Houghton, Michigan
$16.90–$43.40 · 3 races
1km, 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Tech Trails Trot on Saturday, October 5th, 2024, in Houghton, Michigan! This exhilarating event features both a 10k and 5k race, taking participants through the stunning and diverse terrains of the renowned Michigan Tech Trails. It's the perfect way to embrace the fall cross-country season while supporting the Michigan Tech Cross Country program. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the student athletes, enhancing their opportunities and experiences within this NCAA Division II sport.
The race courses are designed to challenge and inspire runners of all levels. The 5k will follow a traditional route, while the 10k will incorporate both the upper trails and the 5k course, ensuring a thrilling experience. Plus, there’s a fun, untimed 2k race for the Little Huskies, providing a great opportunity for younger participants to join in on the fun. Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including a FREE pair of shoes for one male and female finisher from each of the 10k and 5k races, courtesy of Copper Country Running Company. Come out, run, and enjoy the camaraderie while supporting a great cause!
The race courses are designed to challenge and inspire runners of all levels. The 5k will follow a traditional route, while the 10k will incorporate both the upper trails and the 5k course, ensuring a thrilling experience. Plus, there’s a fun, untimed 2k race for the Little Huskies, providing a great opportunity for younger participants to join in on the fun. Don’t miss your chance to win fantastic prizes, including a FREE pair of shoes for one male and female finisher from each of the 10k and 5k races, courtesy of Copper Country Running Company. Come out, run, and enjoy the camaraderie while supporting a great cause!
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Races
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Husky Black 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee &
Entries closed9:10 AM EDT
$27.50
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Husky Gold 10k
Incl. $3.40 Fee &
Entries closed9:00 AM EDT
$43.40
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Little Huskies 2k
Incl. $1.90 Fee &
Entries closed10:00 AM EDT
$16.90
Organiser's description
FALL IS FOR XC
Fall is for Cross Country Season! Michigan Tech Cross Country is hosting a 10k/5k navigating the various terrains of the world famous Michigan Tech Trails! All proceeds from the event will be a fundraiser for the cross country program and will be used in their budget to give the student athletes better opportunities and experiences!
HUSKY SMART
Michigan Tech Cross Country is an NCAA Division II sports that sponsors both men's and women's teams. MTU XC has over 50 student athletes on their roster representing Michigan Tech from all over the country. Student athletes are well spread across all Michigan Tech academic programs and are consistently a studious team with the Women's team boasting a 3.77 GPA last fall with the Men's team not far behind at 3.41.
PULL THE SLED
Michigan Tech Cross Country has repeatedly represented at the NCAA DII National Championships with two top-10 finishes in the past six seasons. Several Michigan Tech student athletes have taken home USTFCCCA All-America honors in recent years. Husky XC looks to represent at the NCAA DII Championships this November in Sacramento, CA.
RACE COURSES
The 10k and 5k courses will be very similar to each other. The 5k course will be the Traditional 5K Course https://www.strava.com/segments/8436662 and the 10K Course https://www.strava.com/routes/3263869712850125424 will be 5K on the upper trails and the second half will be the 5K course. The Little Huskies 2K https://www.strava.com/routes/3264660724658841928will be a fun un-timed race for bragging rights! Please click the links to view the routes and see the elevation profiles! All participants will be required to have a trail day pass!
PRIZES
Thanks to our sponsor, Copper Country Running Company, one male/female finisher of the 10k & 5k races will be selected at random and will be awarded a FREE PAIR OF SHOES! Winners will be announced following the conclusion of the 10k race! Winners of the 10k, 5k, and Little Huskies 2k will have bragging rights over their peers!
Fall is for Cross Country Season! Michigan Tech Cross Country is hosting a 10k/5k navigating the various terrains of the world famous Michigan Tech Trails! All proceeds from the event will be a fundraiser for the cross country program and will be used in their budget to give the student athletes better opportunities and experiences!
HUSKY SMART
Michigan Tech Cross Country is an NCAA Division II sports that sponsors both men's and women's teams. MTU XC has over 50 student athletes on their roster representing Michigan Tech from all over the country. Student athletes are well spread across all Michigan Tech academic programs and are consistently a studious team with the Women's team boasting a 3.77 GPA last fall with the Men's team not far behind at 3.41.
PULL THE SLED
Michigan Tech Cross Country has repeatedly represented at the NCAA DII National Championships with two top-10 finishes in the past six seasons. Several Michigan Tech student athletes have taken home USTFCCCA All-America honors in recent years. Husky XC looks to represent at the NCAA DII Championships this November in Sacramento, CA.
RACE COURSES
The 10k and 5k courses will be very similar to each other. The 5k course will be the Traditional 5K Course https://www.strava.com/segments/8436662 and the 10K Course https://www.strava.com/routes/3263869712850125424 will be 5K on the upper trails and the second half will be the 5K course. The Little Huskies 2K https://www.strava.com/routes/3264660724658841928will be a fun un-timed race for bragging rights! Please click the links to view the routes and see the elevation profiles! All participants will be required to have a trail day pass!
PRIZES
Thanks to our sponsor, Copper Country Running Company, one male/female finisher of the 10k & 5k races will be selected at random and will be awarded a FREE PAIR OF SHOES! Winners will be announced following the conclusion of the 10k race! Winners of the 10k, 5k, and Little Huskies 2k will have bragging rights over their peers!
Location
Eric Houck Memorial Park, Core loop, Houghton, 49931, MI, United States
Tech Trails Trot
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