7th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race
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EVENT INFORMATION
STARTING TIME
6:00 a.m. official race begins with staggered starts (based on transportation time).
CHECK-IN
Check-in and packet pick-up is at Mackinaw City Recreation Center (race headquarters) located at 507 W. Central Avenue in Mackinaw City on Friday evening from 6:00pm-9:00pm and Saturday morning 4:30am-6:30am. Transportation from race headquarters to starting area is 5:00am - 7:00am.
LOCATION
The race will begin at Bridgeview Park at the north end of the bridge and will end at race headquarters in Mackinaw City. Transportation from Mackinaw City to the starting line is provided.
COURSE
The first half of the race is a steady incline with a slope of 5 degrees. The total length of course is 5.6 miles.
REGISTRATION
Event registration closes at 9:00pm on May 28th. You may either send this registration form in with check or money order or register online at www.mackinawcity.com. On site registration will be offered Friday, May 28th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm race headquarters. There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION OFFERED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE (MAY 29th).
FACILITIES
There will be restrooms at the starting line of the event and at the finish line, but none are provided during the course. A water stop will be provided on the exit of the bridge. You may also carry your own water.
REFRESHMENTS
Breakfast and refreshments will be available at race headquarters starting at 6:30am until 8:30am
ENTRY FEE
The entry fee is $40.00 per participant if postmarked by May 1st, 2010. Entry fees after May 1st are $45.00 and on-site registration will be $50.00. Entry includes: race across the Mackinac Bridge, official race bib, race chip technology, official race t-shirt, commemorative medal, transportation to starting area, awards for division winners and HOT breakfast. Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased for $8.00 each.
CANCELLATIONS
No refunds will be given.
AWARDS
Awards will be awarded to the top 2 finishers in each category and gender. Award ceremony will follow breakfast at approximately 8:15 a.m.
AGE DIVISIONS
Men and women: 14-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69 and 70 & over. All runners must be able to run a minimum of a 12 minute per mile pace to race in this event. No walkers and no baby joggers are allowed.
RESULTS
Results will be scored with the ChronoTrack Disposable Chip Timing System. You must wear a chip on your shoe to be scored. Results will be posted by the following day on www.mackinawcity.com.
INFORMATION
For more information on the event call the Mackinaw Area Visitors Bureau (231)436-5664, (800)750-0160 or go online at www.mackinawcity.com. This event qualifies runners to enter the lottery for the Mackinac Bridge Labor Day Run 2010. For more information, call or visit: Governor's Council (517)347-7891, (800)434-8642 www.michiganfitness.org .
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