Port Austin Run and Walk

A great family event with a distance for everyone and drawings to win many great prizes!   

We would like to give recognition to Charlotte Thuemmel retired director of this race for 25 years!   

The proceeds from this race benefit   

EVENTS:  *8k Run * 2 Mile Run * 2 Mile Walk  

WHEN:  Saturday, July 26, 2025. The race begins at 8:30 a.m. Registration is from 7:30-8:00 a.m.  

WHERE:  Gallup Park in Port Austin, located just off M-25, ½ mile west of stop-light in Port Austin, MI  

REGISTRATION AND FEES:  2 Mile Run and Walk- Before July 13, 2024, $20 * After July 13, 2024, $25 * No Shirt subtract $5.  8K- Before July 13, 2024, $25 * After July 11, 2025, $30 * No Shirt subtract $5. 

*Shirts are not guaranteed after July 11, 2025  

FACILITIES: Please come dressed and ready to race. Port-A-Johns are available at the park.  

COURSE: The scenic 8K Run includes both village and rural roads, about 50/50 paved and gravel. The 2 mile Run and Walk is all paved village streets. Water stations provided for both courses. Refreshments will be provided at the pavilion after the race. Bikes, scooters, roller-skates/blades are prohibited for safety reasons. 

*The 2 mile Run and Walk will start a couple of minutes before the 8K Run. The 8K Run will start in the opposite direction as the 2 mile.

*If you sign up for the 2 mile walk you MUST walk only.   

RESULTS/TIMING: Our race will be professionally timed by Aldrich Timing & Race Management LLC. Results will be posted shortly after the race and will be available on https://runsignup.com/PortAustinRunandWalk

AWARDS: Trophies to overall male and female winner. Trophies or awards to top 3 finishers in each age group  

AGE GROUPS: Both 2 Mile Run and Walk and 8K Run:  10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+  

REGISTER: Online by clicking the Sign Up button OR see our mail entry information below. 

MAIL ENTRIES: Print and fill in the Paper Registration Form to mail with your check. Make checks payable and mail to:

Port Austin Run and Walk, 4735 Champagne Rd, Caseville, MI. 48725.   

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Karla Hartz 989-550-3637 or email parunwalk@yahoo.com 

Every step is a victory!