2019 Iron Mountain Road and Trail

Race Information
Everything you need to know about the 8th Annual Iron Mountain Road & Trail events! 

Saturday, September 28, 2019 

Category                                                     Black Friday        11/25-3/31             4/1-7/31            8/1-9/27       
Half Marathon                                                $45                        $60                       $75                   $90
Half Marathon 3-person Relay                     $145                      $150                     $175                 $190

5k Moochathon (14 & under)                       $15                        $15                       $15                   $20
5k Moochathon (15 & over)                         $20                        $20                       $20                   $25

2 Mile Mini-Moochathon (14 & under)         $15                        $15                    $15                   $20
2 Mile Mini-Moochathon (15 & under)         $20                        $20                    $20                   $25

Registration is available online or by mail-in entry form. Mail-in forms are available at www.runironmountain.com.  There is no race day registration. The final opportunity for registration will be in person at Packet Pick Up on Friday at Pine Mountain Lodge & Resort. All abilities are welcome but all participants must finish the race by 12:30 p.m., at this time the course will be open to traffic without direction from volunteer staff and police.  For this reason, walkers must start at 8:00 a.m.

What The Registration Fee Includes
All registered participants receive a Racer Shirt when registered by September 10, 2019. Half Marathon and Relay Participants will also receive our renowned swag bag and a unique finishers medal. Fruit, bagels, and beverages will be provided to runners after the event. 

Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pick-Up will be Friday, September 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m., at Pine Mountain Resort and Lodge!  Come join us for our Packet Pickup, Pre-Race spaghetti dinner and race kickoff party. Bellin Health will also be on hand to present pre-race thoughts and prep techniques before you venture out on your big race!  On race day morning from 7:30 – 8:30 a.m., packet pick-up will be located within City Hall directly across from the start line.

Half Marathon Course
The route will offer scenic diversity as it travels through historic downtown Iron Mountain, over the Chapin Mine Pit, alongside beautiful Lake Antoine, dipping into the picturesque Fumee Lake Natural area, back out and around the rest of Lake Antoine and back to downtown Iron Mountain. Half marathon walkers start at 8:00 am. Half marathon runners start at 9:00 am. Course closes at 12:30 pm.

Aid Stations
There will be 6 water/aid stations available along the half marathon course. These will be approximately located at miles 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12. Water will be available at each station. PowerAde will be available at the stations located near miles #8 and 12. Oranges will be at the station near mile #8. A fresh spring water fountain is available in the Fumee Lake Natural Area near miles 4.8/8.0 on the Half Marathon course.

Awards
Awards will be given to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female finishers for the 5k as well as medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for kids divisions. Kids age division is as follows: 4 and under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14 years. Awards for the Half Marathon will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place overall male and female finishers as well as awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place for male and female age groups. Age groups for the Half Marathon are as follows: 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and over.  Half Marathon early starts are NOT eligible for age group or overall awards but will receive finishers medals.

Official Host Hotel
Pine Mountain Timberstone Ski & Golf Resort
www.pinemountainresort.com
(906) 774-2747 – Read below before calling so you are prepared to make your reservation and save big money on your stay and play!

The Run Iron Mountain Half Marathon is excited to announce and thank our newest Platinum Sponsor for this year’s event, Pine Mountain Timberstone Ski & Golf Resort!  As a Platinum Sponsor, Pine Mountain is offering runner discounts on lodging, Timberstone golf course will have big discounts for runners and their families who want play golf and new this year a Pre-Race Party including, packet pick-up, pasta dinner and live entertainment!! 

Pine Mountain Timberstone Ski & Golf Resort is going to host a Pre-Race Pasta Party at the Sitzmark within the resort!  Grab your race packet, a pasta dinner and enjoy some live music the night before the race!   Dinner and Festivities will kick-off at 5:00 pm, Friday September 27th and go until 10pm. If you haven’t yet registered for any of the events for the next morning, do it at the Pre-Race Party!  We will also feature trained experts from Bellin Health to help with any pre-race training or medical questions you may have.  The registration and party will take place on the Sitzmark deck.  If you’re looking for something other than Pasta, make a dinner reservation at Famers.  Everything in one spot, the night before the race!

Pine Mountain Timberstone Ski & Golf Resort would also like to extend an invite to stay at their newly renovated lodge, with regular room and condo options that accommodate up to 8 people. Racers and their families can receive a special lodging rate of $119 per night for a double occupancy room and $219 per night for condo options. This rate will be good for Friday, September 27th, and Saturday, September 28th. Please call (906) 774-2747 to book your room today! Make sure to mention the code IMRun19 to receive the special rate.

TimberStone Golf Course would also like to extend an invite to all racers and their families to come golf the beautiful championship golf course the weekend of the race. Racers and their families can come golf the five-star course on Friday September 27th, and Sunday, September 29th, for a discounted rate of $69 for 18 holes and $29 for 9 holes when mentioning the code GolfnRun. Please call the Timberstone Clubhouse to book your tee time at (906) 776-0111.