Marquette Trail Running Trilogy

* Signing up for this you will not need to sign up for each individual event, however, if you need childcare or will not be attending the dinner/presentations please let us know so that we can plan accordingly.

A three race weekend trail race series (hills climb, 12 km and 25 km race) combined with dinners, presentations by local experts, group social runs, yoga for runners, a panel discussion, kids trail race... the fun goes on. This is a great weekend full of trail running, racing, education, demos from vendors, and trail friends!

* Signing up for this as a family (2 adults and 2 children), you will not need to sign up for each individual event, however, if you need childcare or will not be attending the dinner/presentations please let us know so that we can plan accordingly.

A three race weekend trail race series (hills climb, 12 km and 25 km race) combined with dinners, presentations by local experts, group social runs, yoga for runners, a panel discussion, kids trail race... the fun goes on. This is a great weekend full of trail running, racing, education, demos from vendors, and trail friends!

Are you interested in yoga, or are already doing Yoga? This class will focus on yoga that will benefit a trail runner and their needs. Space is limited for this so sign up early.

A group social run to loosen up the legs for a weekend of racing, this will be a low key run exploring some of the great trails we have in Marquette. Expect to run for 45-60 minutes at an easy pace, no runner will be left behind- save the speed for the races!

Join us for an dinner with a presentation by Scott Drum PhD. Scott will talk about his 24 hr. run along Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore and Isle Royal National Park. Scott is an Exercise Science professor at NMU with a wealth of experience to share. Childcare provided with advanced notice.

2.4 km, not real long but its all uphill, can you handle it? This will be the first race of the weekend to get your legs warmed up quickly. You will finish at an overlook with breathtaking views of Marquette and the surrounding area. Childcare provided with advanced notice.

What better way to have lunch than with a handful of trail running experts on hand to address any question you might have. The MFC will host this event and have some healthy food options available for purchase. This will be a great way to get your running, health and nutrition questions answered and to prepare yourself for the afternoon race!

12km of single track enjoyment. Come experience some of the pristine single track trails in the area for a 12km race. Childcare will be provided with advanced notice.

It's the kids turn to run! There will be a long and short course along some of the same great single track trails the adults run along. This race is certain to please any young runner! Children competing in the races both days will be entered into the weekend kids series for total points.

Another evening of trail running talk! Join us for a Dinner and presentation by Dawn Lundin, MS, RS, CNSC and Brenda Salisbury MSPT, Cert MDT, CSCS. Dawn will be talking about sports nutrition for trail runners, daily diet, pre-race meal, what to eat during a race, post-race nutrition... you are sure to pick up a trick or two here. Brenda will talk about Sports rehab. Have you ever been injured and not able to run? Brenda will help us learn about prevention and rehab for any of your sports injuries. Childcare will be provided so that you can focus on the nutrition for the body and brain!

Much like the previous days, the 25 km race will take you on some of Marquette's pristine single track trails. Childcare provided with advanced notice.

New to trail running? Wanting to pick up a tip or two to help you navigate the trails better? This clinic will teach trail running basics to help get anyone out enjoying the trails.

It's the kids turn to run! Like on Saturday, there will be a long and short course along some of the same great single track trails the adults run along. This race is certain to please any kid! Children competing in the races both days will be entered into the weekend kids series for total points

This shorter race allows those who are not ready/wanting to take on the long race a chance to still participate in the full weekends events. This race can also be entered in as a solo event for those who wish to just enjoy 1 race/event. the 5 km course will still use the same singletrack trails for the longer event!