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 on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in Alpena! This exciting community event welcomes participants of all ages to experience the thrill of running on the brand-new Alpena Cross Country course located on the campus of Alpena High School. The open race, designed for everyone from seasoned runners to beginners, promises a fantastic atmosphere as you tackle the scenic 5K route, which features two loops through a mix of traditional wooded trails and fast grassy stretches.
Join us for this spirited event and stay afterward to cheer on the Alpena Wildcats as they kick off their home season with the boys' race at 10 a.m. and the girls' race at 11 a.m. Not only will the top 10 male and female finishers receive custom race t-shirts, but your participation also supports the Alpena Cross Country team and their new course. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit and athleticism in a beautiful setting!
Join us for this spirited event and stay afterward to cheer on the Alpena Wildcats as they kick off their home season with the boys' race at 10 a.m. and the girls' race at 11 a.m. Not only will the top 10 male and female finishers receive custom race t-shirts, but your participation also supports the Alpena Cross Country team and their new course. Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate community spirit and athleticism in a beautiful setting!
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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Location
3303 S 3rd Ave, 3303 S 3rd Ave, Alpena, 49707, MI, United States
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