Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5k
- Date Sat 29th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Alpena, Michigan
- Price $11.85
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and athleticism at the Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5K on Saturday, August 29, 2026, held at the beautiful Alpena Cross Country course on the campus of Alpena High School. This open race welcomes participants of all ages and abilities, making it a fantastic opportunity for families and friends to come together and enjoy a day of fun and fitness.
Participants will tackle a well-marked 5K course featuring two 2.5K loops that blend traditional cross country trails with quick grassy stretches, all while surrounded by the scenic beauty of the area. After the open race, stick around to cheer on the Alpena Wildcats as they kick off their season with boys and girls races scheduled for 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively. Top finishers will receive custom race t-shirts, and all registration fees support the Alpena Cross Country course and team. Join us in celebrating this wonderful new home for cross country running in Alpena!
Participants will tackle a well-marked 5K course featuring two 2.5K loops that blend traditional cross country trails with quick grassy stretches, all while surrounded by the scenic beauty of the area. After the open race, stick around to cheer on the Alpena Wildcats as they kick off their season with boys and girls races scheduled for 10 a.m. and 11 a.m., respectively. Top finishers will receive custom race t-shirts, and all registration fees support the Alpena Cross Country course and team. Join us in celebrating this wonderful new home for cross country running in Alpena!
Organiser's Description
_COMMUNITY 5K OPEN RACE_ for ALL AGES at the new Alpena Cross Country course on the campus of Alpena High School
Open Community Race held before the 2nd annual AHS Thunder Bay Invite on Saturday August 29th.
You are invited to stay and cheer on the Alpena Wildcats at their home opener after the open race with boys race at 10 & girls at 11 a.m.
Awards: Top 10 Female and Top 10 Male finishers receive custom race t-shirts
Registration fees support the Alpena Cross Country course and team
Help us celebrate our new home XC course. This new course on high school grounds includes two, 2.5K loops for the high school 5k race that boasts a mix of traditional cross country trail through a wooded area opening up to the quick grassy course on the outskirts of our ball fields. Start and finish located in same area on this well marked course. _CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP_ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFaSmsEzcZ5SXYVBYWfRK6x5dHYT7aAC/view?usp=sharing]!
Open Community Race held before the 2nd annual AHS Thunder Bay Invite on Saturday August 29th.
You are invited to stay and cheer on the Alpena Wildcats at their home opener after the open race with boys race at 10 & girls at 11 a.m.
Awards: Top 10 Female and Top 10 Male finishers receive custom race t-shirts
Registration fees support the Alpena Cross Country course and team
Help us celebrate our new home XC course. This new course on high school grounds includes two, 2.5K loops for the high school 5k race that boasts a mix of traditional cross country trail through a wooded area opening up to the quick grassy course on the outskirts of our ball fields. Start and finish located in same area on this well marked course. _CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAP_ [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FFaSmsEzcZ5SXYVBYWfRK6x5dHYT7aAC/view?usp=sharing]!
Races
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5k Open Race
Incl. $1.85 Fee
Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.85
CLOSED
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3303 S 3rd Ave, 3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, 49707, MI, United States
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