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
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Thunder Bay Cross Country Open 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the picturesque Alpena! This exciting community event welcomes participants of all ages to experience the thrill of cross country racing at the brand-new Alpena Cross Country course, located on the campus of Alpena High School.
Join us for this open race before cheering on the Alpena Wildcats in their home opener! The boys' race kicks off at 10 a.m., followed by the girls' race at 11 a.m. Runners will tackle two scenic 2.5K loops that traverse a mix of traditional wooded trails and quick grassy areas on the outskirts of the ball fields. With awards for the top 10 female and male finishers, all participants will have the chance to earn custom race t-shirts while supporting the Alpena Cross Country course and team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our new home course and enjoy a day filled with community spirit and athletic excitement!
Join us for this open race before cheering on the Alpena Wildcats in their home opener! The boys' race kicks off at 10 a.m., followed by the girls' race at 11 a.m. Runners will tackle two scenic 2.5K loops that traverse a mix of traditional wooded trails and quick grassy areas on the outskirts of the ball fields. With awards for the top 10 female and male finishers, all participants will have the chance to earn custom race t-shirts while supporting the Alpena Cross Country course and team. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate our new home course and enjoy a day filled with community spirit and athletic excitement!
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.
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.
Races
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5k Open Race
Incl. $1.85 Fee
Sat 29th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$11.85
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3303 S 3rd Ave, 3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, 49707, MI, United States
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