4th Annual Fall Colors Bridge Race
Enjoy the spectacular views from the top of the Mackinac Bridge and all its Fall splendor! This race; in its 4th year, promises to be one you won't forget - it's only one of two chances for a unique opportunity to run the "Mighty Mac" each year! The other possibility, being on Memorial Day. Event will take Place on October 6, 2012.
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ENTRY FEE:The entry fee is $40.00 per participant if postmarked by September 1, 2012. Entry fees after September 1, 2012 are $45.00 and onsite 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 the starting area, awards for division winners and HOT breakfast. Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased for $8.00 each.
REGISTRATION:Event registration closes at midnight on October 3rd. You may either send printable registration form in with check or money order or register online at www.mackinawcity.com. Onsite registration will be offered on Friday, October 5, 2012 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm at race headquarters. There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION OFFERED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE (October 5th).
CHECK-IN:Friday October 5, 2012 from 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm and Saturday October 6, 2012 at 6:30 am. Check-in and packet pick-up is at the Mackinaw City Recreation Center (race headquarters) in Mackinaw City. Transportation from race headquarters to starting area is from 7:00am- 8:30am.
STARTING TIME:October 6, 2012 at 7:00 am official race begins with staggered start times (based on transportation time).
LOCATION:The race will begin at Bridgeview Park at the north end of the bridge and will end at race headquarters in Mackinaw City. When you exit the Bridge, you will follow the cones to the Finish line. Transportation from Mackinaw City to the starting line is provided (Please note: our start times are based on assigned transportation times; so if you are providing your own transportation to the start line, it must be around the same time of your assigned transportation time).
COURSE: The first half of the race is a steady incline with a slope of 5º. The total length of the course is 5.6 miles. For more bridge statistics please visit www.mackinacbridge.org.
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 in a self-contained, litter-proof container.
REFRESHMENTS:Full HOT Breakfast and refreshments will be available at race headquarters starting at 8:00am - 9:30am.
CANCELLATIONS:No refunds will be given.
AWARDS:All entrants will receive commemorative medal and T-shirt for this event. Trophies' will go to the top 3 finishers in each category and gender. An award ceremony will follow breakfast between 8:30am - 9:00am.
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 and 65 & 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 by Gault Racing. Results will be posted on race day, or the next 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 2012. For more information, call or visit: Govenor’s Council (517) 347-7891, (800) 434-8642 www.michiganfitness.org.
