Winter Loops 2 & 4 Hr Ultra | Snowmoon 5k
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Past event
6:00 PM EST
Utica, Michigan
$43.90–$102.20 · 3 races
5km, Ultra
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Winter Loops 2 & 4 Hour Ultra and Snowmoon 5K on Saturday, February 24, 2024, in Utica, Macomb! This exciting event, taking place at the scenic Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Riverbends Park, offers a unique opportunity for runners of all levels to challenge themselves on a beautiful 2.5-mile loop course that weaves through a mix of single track trails and grass, with no major hills to conquer. Choose between the 2-hour or 4-hour timed races, where you can complete as many loops as you can within your chosen timeframe. Embrace the unpredictable Michigan weather as you run through snow, mud, or ice—this race will go on regardless of conditions!
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Snowmoon 5K is also on the schedule, offering a paved route for a more accessible running experience. All participants will be treated to a cozy post-race gathering with hot soup, awards, and fun giveaways, including finishers medals for both races. Don’t miss out on this winter running event that promises camaraderie, competition, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. Secure
For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Snowmoon 5K is also on the schedule, offering a paved route for a more accessible running experience. All participants will be treated to a cozy post-race gathering with hot soup, awards, and fun giveaways, including finishers medals for both races. Don’t miss out on this winter running event that promises camaraderie, competition, and a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. Secure
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Races
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4 Hour Ultra Run
Incl. $7.20 Fee &
Entries closed1:00 PM EST
$102.20
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2 Hour Ultra Run
Incl. $6.00 Fee &
Entries closed3:00 PM EST
$81.00
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Snow Moon 5k
Incl. $3.90 Fee &
Entries closed6:00 PM EST
$43.90
Organiser's description
**This event formerly held at Bloomer Park, will be held at the Nature Center in Riverbends Park, Shelby Twp.
We will have a fire in the outdoor fire pit, hot soup simmering on the stove and an indoor warming space with bathrooms to warm up and change your layers.
2 AND 4 HOUR TIMED RACE MEANS...
You can do as many loops as you can, in the allotted time! If you're going for a certain distance, stop when you reach it! Must finish in the 2 or 4 hour time limit, any loops after will not count. Partial loops will not count.
KEEP IN MIND...
This is Michigan. Trail conditions could be snow covered, icy, muddy! Weather could be snowy, rainy, cold, freezing! Be prepared for the worst!... Hope for the best :) So that means regardless of trail conditions .. ICE, MUD, SNOW or whatever else Michigan throws at us THE RACE WILL GO ON, we will NOT cancel :)
COST:
2 HOUR
$50= Now - January 15, 2024
$65= January 16 - February 23, 2024
Race Day= $75 cash/venmo only
4 HOUR
$65= Now - January 15, 2024
$80= January 16 - February 23, 2024
Race Day= $95 cash/venmo only
**2 AND 4 HOUR RUNNERS - STAY AND RUN THE SNOWMOON 5K FOR FREE!
(BE SURE TO LET US KNOW AT REGISTRATION IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 5K SO WE CAN HAVE A BIB NUMBER WAITING FOR YOU)
SNOWMOON 5K
$24= Now - January 15, 2024
$30= January 16 - February 23
Race Day= $40
Optional Add-On for Snowmoon 5k
Sunglasses $16
Optional Add-On for Winter Loops and Snowmoon 5k (only available for purchase through 2/10/2024)
Long sleeve Winter loops shirt - $15
Long sleeve Snowmoon 5k shirt - $15
LOCATION:
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Riverbends Park, 4101 River Bends Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48317. Enter park from Ryan Road
START TIME:
New Staggered start to finish closer to the after party!
Time Limits = 2 hours or 4 hours
*4 Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*2 Hours: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
COURSE:
Loop will be approximately 2 1/2 mile loop consisting of single track trail, grass and crossing of some asphalt, NO MAJOR HILLS :) A nice mixture to keep things from getting boring. Total Elevation = ? (Garmin users let us know)
**This is a trail run in Michigan. Trails could be dirt, snow, ice, water. Weather could be warm and sunny or cold and snowing. Be prepared for anything. We will NOT cancel for any trail conditions.
SNOWMOON 5K is a 2 loop ALL PAVED COURSE
MAP: COMING SOON
AID STATION:
START/FINISH... every 2 1/2 miles you will have aid, no need to carry anything unless you want to:)
**Water, Gatorade.
**Outdoor pavilion or indoor warming space has plenty of room to Drop Off any specialties you may need/want during race. There will be 2 single bathrooms inside the building if needed as well as portapotties near the pavilion.
PACKET PICK UP:
RACE DAY ONLY
* 4 hour - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
* 2 hour - 12:00 - 3:00 pm
* 5K - 5:00 - 5:45 pm
WHAT YOU GET:
*WINTER LOOPS FINISHERS MEDAL
*Top Male/Female overall award
*Giveaway .... sunglasses
*Post race food .... SOUP - chicken noodle and veggie, rolls
*SNOWMOON 5K FINISHERS MEDAL
*TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL AWARD
*AGE GROUP AWARDS
*POST RACE SNACK
*OPTIONAL ADD-ON OF SUNGLASSES
*OPTIONAL ADD-ON OF SOFT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
We will have a fire in the outdoor fire pit, hot soup simmering on the stove and an indoor warming space with bathrooms to warm up and change your layers.
2 AND 4 HOUR TIMED RACE MEANS...
You can do as many loops as you can, in the allotted time! If you're going for a certain distance, stop when you reach it! Must finish in the 2 or 4 hour time limit, any loops after will not count. Partial loops will not count.
KEEP IN MIND...
This is Michigan. Trail conditions could be snow covered, icy, muddy! Weather could be snowy, rainy, cold, freezing! Be prepared for the worst!... Hope for the best :) So that means regardless of trail conditions .. ICE, MUD, SNOW or whatever else Michigan throws at us THE RACE WILL GO ON, we will NOT cancel :)
COST:
2 HOUR
$50= Now - January 15, 2024
$65= January 16 - February 23, 2024
Race Day= $75 cash/venmo only
4 HOUR
$65= Now - January 15, 2024
$80= January 16 - February 23, 2024
Race Day= $95 cash/venmo only
**2 AND 4 HOUR RUNNERS - STAY AND RUN THE SNOWMOON 5K FOR FREE!
(BE SURE TO LET US KNOW AT REGISTRATION IF YOU WANT TO DO THE 5K SO WE CAN HAVE A BIB NUMBER WAITING FOR YOU)
SNOWMOON 5K
$24= Now - January 15, 2024
$30= January 16 - February 23
Race Day= $40
Optional Add-On for Snowmoon 5k
Sunglasses $16
Optional Add-On for Winter Loops and Snowmoon 5k (only available for purchase through 2/10/2024)
Long sleeve Winter loops shirt - $15
Long sleeve Snowmoon 5k shirt - $15
LOCATION:
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center in Riverbends Park, 4101 River Bends Dr, Shelby Twp, MI 48317. Enter park from Ryan Road
START TIME:
New Staggered start to finish closer to the after party!
Time Limits = 2 hours or 4 hours
*4 Hours: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
*2 Hours: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
COURSE:
Loop will be approximately 2 1/2 mile loop consisting of single track trail, grass and crossing of some asphalt, NO MAJOR HILLS :) A nice mixture to keep things from getting boring. Total Elevation = ? (Garmin users let us know)
**This is a trail run in Michigan. Trails could be dirt, snow, ice, water. Weather could be warm and sunny or cold and snowing. Be prepared for anything. We will NOT cancel for any trail conditions.
SNOWMOON 5K is a 2 loop ALL PAVED COURSE
MAP: COMING SOON
AID STATION:
START/FINISH... every 2 1/2 miles you will have aid, no need to carry anything unless you want to:)
**Water, Gatorade.
**Outdoor pavilion or indoor warming space has plenty of room to Drop Off any specialties you may need/want during race. There will be 2 single bathrooms inside the building if needed as well as portapotties near the pavilion.
PACKET PICK UP:
RACE DAY ONLY
* 4 hour - 12:00 - 1:00 pm
* 2 hour - 12:00 - 3:00 pm
* 5K - 5:00 - 5:45 pm
WHAT YOU GET:
*WINTER LOOPS FINISHERS MEDAL
*Top Male/Female overall award
*Giveaway .... sunglasses
*Post race food .... SOUP - chicken noodle and veggie, rolls
*SNOWMOON 5K FINISHERS MEDAL
*TOP MALE/FEMALE OVERALL AWARD
*AGE GROUP AWARDS
*POST RACE SNACK
*OPTIONAL ADD-ON OF SUNGLASSES
*OPTIONAL ADD-ON OF SOFT LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT
Location
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center, 4101 River Bends Dr, Utica, 48317, MI, United States
Winter Loops 2 & 4 Hr Ultra | Snowmoon 5k
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