The 11th annual "North Country Run" will be held August 28th 2010 again at "BIG M" in the Manistee National Forest; one of Michigan's beautiful national forest! This event will fill-up, so we encourage you to register early and take part in a premier Ultra, Marathon and now NEW Half-Marathon!
We won't let you go home hungry as we will be grilling food all day so you can share your experience at the "post race gathering!"
In addition to the premier running trails, the fantastic volunteers at the many aid-stations and the cook-out, this year we have added the following:
- The first 100 who register for the Ultra or the Marathon will receive their choice of a FREE Fleece Vest or Windshirt!
- All participants will receive a race shirt, coffee mug and finishers medal.
- Crystal trophies will be awarded to the top male and female overall and top male and female masters in each event.
- Awards will be given to the age winners 3 deep for both men and women.
The course is a well marked 25 mile loop. There is an additional 1.2 mile section for the marathon runners and now a new course for the half marathon runners. The trail is a single-track hiking trail with enough hills to make for a challenging race. There is no high altitude to contend with, no rocks to jump over, and no stream crossings to wade through, just a beautiful forest with a few roots to remind you you’re not on pavement. Crews can attend to their runners at several points. We will provide specific driving directions the morning of the race.
There will be fully stocked aid stations at miles 3.9, 6.8, 10.2, 13.4, 17.1, 21.0, and 24.1. Fluids consist of water, Gatorade and defizzed Coke. Foods consist of pbj sandwiches, potatoes, bananas, cookies, candy, energy bars, GU gel, electrolyte capsules and potato chips. It’s recommended that each runner carry a water bottle. For pain relief we provide Vaseline, aspirin, band-aids, and toilet paper and Metro Health Sports Medicine to assist with any injuries.
