30th Annual Pickerel Run 10K & 5K

Algonac High School

Sunday, July 1, 2012 @ 8:30 AM

 

Date

Start: Sunday, July 1, 2012 @ 8:30 AM

Address

Algonac High School
5200 Taft Road Algonac, MI

Registration Closing Date

Saturday, June 30, 2012 @ 6:00 AM PST

Brief Description

Come Celebrate 30 Years! The Algonac Pickerel Run is a wonderful way to celebrate the Day of Independence.

On Sunday, July 1, 2012, runners from all over Michigan will join us to enjoy the festivities our great city has to offer. From the race, a carnival tournament, to a 4th of July parade with bands and floats, there is something the whole family can enjoy.

2012 Highlights

- FREE pancake breakfast presented by the Clay Township Fire Department for all participants; $5 for non-participants.

- Algonac High School will be open to host Race Day packet pick-up and registration - PLUS THERE WILL BE BATHROOMS!

Location and Start Times

Location: Algonac High School

Start Times:
10K Run Start: 8:30 AM
5K Run/Walk Start: 8:32 AM
Kids Minnow 1/4 Mile Start: 10:00 AM

Packet Pick-Up

The 2012 Pickerel Run is proud to announce Dick's Sporting Goods as a partnering sponsor and has opened their doors to host packet pick-up and registration.

Dates, Location and Times
Saturday, June 30, from 12 Noon to 3:00 PM
Dick's Sporting Goods
50580 Waterside Drive
Chesterfield Township, MI 48051

Sunday, July 1, from 7:15 to 8:20 AM
Algonac High School
5200 Taft Road
Algonac, MI 48001

Course Details

The Start Line for the 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk will be located at the Algonac High School. The Finish Line and course for the Kids Minnow Run will be located at the Clay Township Park, next to the Clay Township Offices.

To view the course map, please visit our website: www.pickerelrun.com

Water Stations will be located at the 2-Mile and 4-Mile points on the 10K course, and at the turnaround point on the 5K course.

Age Groups

Participants will compete in the following Male and Female Age Groups for the 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.

Awards

Prizes in the form of Awards will be given to the top Male and Female Overall Winners (10K Run & 5K Run only).

Medals will be given to the Overall Masters Winners and top three (3) Male and Female Age Group Winners for the 10K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk.

All finishers in the Kids Minnow 1/4 Mile will receive an award.

Charity Program

The Algonac Pickerel Run and Lions Club provides this event as a way for runners and walkers to make their experience more meaningful by exercising for a cause.

The Pickerel Run proudly supports the Leader Dogs for the Blind.

Map

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