Baraga County Lake Trout Festival 

1/2 Marathon, Pequaming Run/Walk,

Family 5 K Run/Walk & Kids 1/4 mile Run

             

Special Race Notes:

 

1. Event time:  EST (Eastern standard time)

8 a.m. 1/2 Marathon, 8 Mile Run, 8 Mile Walk

9 a.m  Family 5 K Run or Walk

10:30 a.m. Kids 1/4 mile Run

No awards Ceremony

 

2.   Parking:  Please do not park within the barricaded festival grounds near the L'Anse Waterfront Park.

 

3.  Shuttle Buses:  For the 1/2 marathon, 8 mile Pequaming Run & 8 mile Pequaming Walk the buses  will depart from the L'Anse Waterfront Park NO LATER than 7:15 a.m. The buses will 

not wait!  Please allow adequate time to pick up your race packet prior to  

boarding the shuttle.  Packet Pickup booths open at 6:00 a.m. 

 

4.  Race Bibs:  MUST be pinned on the front of your shirt and shorts.  No Chip timing will be offered!

 

5.  Gear Bag Tags:  Each participant will receive a flourescent orange card in their packet.  This is your gear bag tag for those wishing to leave their gear at the BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center during the event.  Make sure the number on the tag matches your bib number.  Gear bags may be turned into the Fitness center near the L'Anse Waterfront Park.  For Runners/Walkers riding a shuttle, gear bags may be left in the the two front seats of the bus for the return to the fitness center.  Please present your bib to collect your bag at the BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center following the race.  BCMH is not resposible for lost or stolen items.
 

6.  Road Safety:  Roads are not closed to traffic.  Runners and walkers please face traffic and stay near the edge of the road at all times to reduce the risk of injury.

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7.  Refreshments/Aid Stations:  Are located at 2 mile intervals along the running/walking routes; Stations are equipped with bandaids and ice packs.  Sweeps will be available on the course to assist you as needed today.  

 

8.  Awards Ceremony:  No Awards or Awards Ceremony will be offered.  

 

9. Weather:  If there is a chance of inclement weather, your safety is our first priority!  Events will be delayed if lightening is present.  If this happens, please find shelter.  The BCMH Fitness Center is located across from the festival grounds and will be open from 6 am until 1  p.m.  If weather does not subside and we can't have the race, race day will be scheduled for the following day. 

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10. Finish line services:  The following items will be available under the gazebo at the festival or in the BCMH Rehab & Fitness Center Kitchen.  Gatorade, Water, Fruit, Cookies/Sweets.