Description

The 10th Annual Whitefish Point: Run for the Light (10K Run, 5K Run/Walk) on Saturday October 10, 2020 

All proceeds will benefit ongoing restoration of the Whitefish Point Lighthouse. 

Voted "Best road race of 2014" by The Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club!

All participants will receive a 2020 Whitefish Point: Run for the Light Dri-FIT T-Shirt with Race Registration and receive a special admission Group Visit rate of $9 (regularly $13) to the Shipwreck Museum. Awards to top two finishers in each Age Group, Male and Female, in each Race Event (10K Run and 5K Run/Walk). Awards to overall Top Finishers, Male and Female in each Race Event.

Course: Chip Timing, Flat Paved Roadway. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes! Complimentary beverages, refreshments, snacks and awards ceremony after each event completion (5K and 10K). Sorry, no refunds, transfers or deferrals on race applications. Well behaved leashed dogs are also welcome.

5K: $30

10K: $40

Age Groups: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-above

ONLINE REGISTRATION ENDS ON 10/9/2020 AT 1:00 p.m.

CAN REGISTER ON SITE (SEVEN DAYS A WEEK) 10 a.m. TO 6 p.m. THROUGH 10/9/2020 

 

 

Event details and schedule

Historical Fog Horn blast starts all races at 8:30 am.

Parking availabe onsite at upper paved parking lot, car spaces along side road and lower gravel parking lot. The Start/Finish line will be in the upper paved parking lot in front of the WPBO building.

Race Dri-FIT T-Shirts and race information sheets may be picked up Friday, October 9, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, October 10, from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum Store at Whitefish Point. Please note, you must pick up your chipped Race Bib at the starting line by 8 a.m. Onsite registration will not be available the day of the race.

Dri-FIT T-Shirt included in race packet for all registered participants. Additional shirts may be available for purchase after the race in the Shipwreck Museum Store.

Course: Chip Timing, Flat Paved Roadway. Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite costumes! Complimentary beverages, refreshments, snacks and awards ceremony after each event completion (5K and 10K). Sorry, no refunds, transfers or deferrals on race applications. Well behaved leashed dogs are also welcome.

Medals for the first and second place finishers in each age group. Fast flat scenic course. Aid Stations at the 5k and 10k turn arounds points

Enjoy the fall colors of the season (or snow!) and beautiful Whitefish Point, though bring some warm clothing if the weather turns cold.