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North Shore Trail Run

Sat October 5, 2024 Spring Lake, MI 49456 US Directions

Events

10K Trail Run

$35 $30 8:15AM EDT - 9:59AM EDT Price increases after September 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk

$25 $20 10:00AM EDT Price increases after September 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events)

$45 $40 8:15AM EDT Price increases after September 4, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

2K Kids Fun Run - Free!!

$0 9:25AM EDT Registration ends October 5, 2024 at 8:00am EDT

Place

Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd
Spring Lake, MI US 49456

Description

Join us for the sixth annual North Shore Trail Run in beautiful Spring Lake! We will be running in the beautiful trails at Coast Guard Park in North Ottawa Dunes - Ferrysburg, MI.  

This year, proceeds will again go to a great local Grand Haven nonprofit, Love in Action (LIA) as well as Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club, and some to Ferrysburg Fire Barn Renovations. 

We will have 3 great races this year: 

1) 10K Run- 8:15a Start

2) 2K Kids Fun Run - 9:25a Start (This Event is Free for Kids!! -- Halloween Costume's Encouraged!!)

3) 5K Run/Hike/Walk - 10:00a Start

Try one or try the 10K/5K Combo... if you think you can finish the 10K in 1 hour and 45 minutes, then you will get back in line for the 5K at 10a!!!  Race Start will be at the tennis courts in the park.  Trail Map info about each race is attached below.

Thank you for your kindness and great support of our race and our wonderful community!

To find out more about LIA, check out their website: https://loveinactiontricities.org

Also, Chariots of Fire is a local running club for kids. They encourage and train young boys and girls to run, and help to develop them into men and women.  Our support will help them keep the great running program going. https://www.facebook.com/Chariots-of-Fire-Running-Club-155013198628595

Finally, this year we will give back to our host city, Ferrysburg.  We are trying to make some renovations to the Fire Barn Park, please see details here or donate to the cause!: https://ferrysburg.org/fire-barn-park-donations-for-upcoming-improvements/

As this is a Non-Profit Trail Run, we will not offer any refunds as all money goes back to our great community. 

Please NO use of headphones during the race.  Being this is a trail race, with some single track parts, we need to keep runners safe, and headphones make it hard to pass and communicate with fellow runners.  Thanks for understanding!

Packet/Bib Pick-up:

Will be Friday October 4th from 4p - 6p at Coast Guard Park (at the pavilion - located at the back right of the park).  You can also pick up you packet/bib on race day starting at 7a on Saturday October 7th.  

Race Contact Info

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5K Race Map

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Here is the 5K route map.  Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map.  On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at the park.  We will run in a Clockwise direction.  

10K Race Map

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Here is the 10K route map.  Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map.  On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at the park.  We will run in a Clockwise direction.  

2K Kids Fun Run Map

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.

PDF

Here is the 2K Kids Fun Run route map.  Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map.  On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at the park.  We will run in a Clockwise direction.  

North Shore Trail Run Packet Pick Up and Race Details - 2024

Race Day Details:
Hi Racers, Hikers, Walkers, and Groovers!!!
We are excited to see you soon for the 6th Annual North Shore Trail Run. 
Packet Pick Up -- 2 options:
1)  Friday, October 4th, from 4p-6p
Location: Coast Guard Park (near the Basketball/Tennis Courts in the back Pavilion )
OR
2) Race Day, Saturday, October 5th:
10K day of packet pick up 7a-8a - then 10K starts at 8:15am
2K day of packet pick up 7a-9:10a - then 2K starts at 9:25a
5K day of packet pick up 7a-9:45a - then 5K starts at 10a
Location: Coast Guard Park, near Basketball/Tennis Courts in the back Pavilion
Race Course:
We have a map of the 10K, 5K and kids 2K.  See the links below at the bottom of this email. 
Each event will also be marked by colored flags along the route. 10K Flags are Orange, 5K Flags are White, and 2K Kids Run Flags are Pink. We will also have a racer band with the trail run numbers on it to help you follow the trail (but hopefully you will not need this). 
 
On-Course Aid Stations:
10K: Aid Stations with water and Gatorade will be at Map check point #4 and #10, runners will go past #4 twice, so there are 3 total stations.  
5K: Aid Stations with water and Gatorade will be at Map check point #4. 
 
Important!!
We will have a raffle for fun local company gifts and gift cards to give away. 
        
           -- 1 Raffle Ticket for $5 OR 5 Raffle Tickets for $20 --
Please bring cash or check for the raffle!
       - Checks payable to "Train For Purpose"
Raffle Drawing will be at 11a.  
You MUST be present to win!! (A friend can claim your prize)
 
Awards:
10K awards at: 9:35a, Top 3 Men and Women Overall will be announced.  Large pumpkins and a free entry into next year's race for Overall Top 3 Men and Women. We do have age group prizes too, delicious veggies (pumpkins and squash) and they will be handed out on the side. (Ages 0-10, 11-20, 21-30, etc)
2K Fun Run - Halloween Costume's Encouraged!!  -- All kids will get a participation prize (Finisher Veggie Medal AKA "Vegdal" - Silent D :-) )
5K awards at: 10:50a, Top 3 Men and Women Overall will be announced. Large pumpkins and a free entry into next year's race for Overall Top 3 Men and Women. We do have age group prizes too, delicious veggies (pumpkins and squash) and they will be handed out on the side. (Ages 0-10, 11-20, 21-30, etc)
We may have a few extra Long Sleeve Race Tee's (If you did not preorder)
Shirts will be $20 on race day (Available after 10a)
Parking: Should be plenty of spaces, but feel free to carpool with a friend to maximize parking.  There will likely be soccer going on in the morning, so that may reduce parking.  We can park close to the basketball court and also in the lawn between the tennis court and the pavilion.  See picture below.  
Parking Map
As this is a Non-Profit Trail Run, we will not offer any refunds as all money goes back to our great community. 
Please NO use of headphones during the race.  Being this is a trail race, with some single track parts, we need to keep runners safe, and headphones make it hard to pass and communicate with fellow runners.  Thanks for understanding!
Please let us know if you have any questions: NorthShoreTrailRun@gmail.com
Happy Running!
North Shore Trail Team

2023 Race Day Pictures

Hi Racers!

Please enjoy these race day pictures from Saturday, October 7th, 2023.  Great job out there everybody!  Hope to see you all again next year on Saturday October 5, 2024.

Sincerely,

 North Shore Trial Run Team :-)

 

2021 5K Results Page Link

5K Results for 2021: Click on the Race logo on the right or the link below!

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=255956

Great Job out there runners :-) 

2021 10K Results Page Link

10K Results for 2021: Click on the Race logo on the right or the link below!

https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=255951

Great Job out there runners :-) 

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