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Baraga County Lake Trout Festival
Running, Biking, Walking, Fishing, Dancing… Oh. My.
The 10th Annual event combines all elements of a Keweenaw day and coincides with Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend. No fishing license is necessary on that weekend. There are events families and friends from fishing to biking and running. See the event website for more full event details.
Athletic Event Times
- 7 a.m. Half marathon, 8 mile run and walk
- 8 a.m. Family 5 K run or walk
- 10 a.m. 52 mile cycling race, 22 mile leisure ride
In the case of inclement weather, the Festival will be held Sunday, June 14
Come join us for an exciting weekend on the beautiful and rugged trails of the Keweenaw Peninsula in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula
Events include Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, 12K Copper Harbor Trails Non-Competitive Run/Hike, 2K Junior Trail Run and 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run.
Salomon RTK Weekend: Conquer the weekend by running the Mt. Baldy Summit, the 12K Copper Harbor Trails Adventure and the 25K COMA Run! Special awards to top 5 overall Male and Female finishers, Top U23 Male and Female finishers, Middle of the Pack Male and Female and Finnish Sisu award. Tons of door prizes throughout the weekend.
Run the Keweenaw is organized by the Copper Country Ski Tigers and the Keweenaw Trails Alliance.
What:
- Expert Men 4 laps/24miles
- Expert Women: 3 laps/18 miles
- Sport Men: 2 laps/12miles
- Sport Women: 2 laps/12miles
- Juniors (17 and under): 2 laps/12miles
- DH race is 2 shuttled runs
When:
Saturday July 11th, 2015; DH race starts at 12pm Noon and goes until all racers have completed two runs. Runs are shuttled and pre-rides will be allowed any time before the race.
Cross country race starts at 5 pm for the long race (expert) and 5:10 pm for the short race (sport). Preride for the XC course will be Friday night and anytime Saturday that doesn’t interfere with the DH race. The underground portion of the course will only be open Friday night, Saturday before 9am and from 3-4:30 pm before the race start.
Where:
Adventure Mine – Greenland, MI
What to Expect:
Steep climbs, rolling singletrack, fun descents, and riding with bats. The race takes place at the Adventure Mine in Greenland, MI. Part of the 6 mile lap is through the underground mine. Because of the total darkness a GOOD light is required for the XC race.Awards will be following the cross country event at 8 pm. Followed by live music, food, and bonfire.
Free on-site camping provided on Friday and Saturday nights. Potable water and port-a-johns on-site in the camping area.
Field limit: Race will be limited to 250 racers!
Note: The length of each lap may change at the organizer’s discretion.
Registration:
$35 preregistration through June 13th or until registration is full (250 racers) $45 until July 2nd and $50 thereafter. All preregistered racers by July 2nd are guaranteed a race shirt. After July 2nd registration will be $50 and no guaranteed shirt. Downhill registration will be $30 if you only want to race the downhill or an additional $25 if you want to race the XC and Downhill, price increases occur on June 14th and July 3rd.
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The Canal Run was started in 1975, and is the premier running event in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. Following the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal, the Canal Run offers three distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk, five-mile run and five-mile walk.
About This Activity
A 12 Hour Team or 6 Hour Solo multi-lap or “ronde” Mountain Bike Race around the Michigan Tech trail system with a celebratory atmosphere. Get a team together or come as a solo rider, either way join us for a “Rondevous”.
The name: “Rondevous” is a play of the Dutch word for lap – “ronde” and the word “rendezvous” – a traditional celebration of the French fur trappers. The “Ronde” is also a monumental European bike race in the Flanders region, notable for requiring very strong riding to win. The Rondevous race is a celebration of MTB riding.
Event details and schedule
When: Saturday, July 25, 2015, 9:30am Start at the Trailhead/Stadium Area (No headlamp necessary for 12 HR riders)
Where: Tech Trails (off Sharon Ave, across from Sherman Field in Houghton, on the Michigan Tech campus)
Why: All proceeds benefit the Michigan Tech Men’s and Women’s Cross Country, Nordic Ski, and Track and Field Teams.
Day-of Registration/Check in/Packet Pick Up @ Main Trailhead Stadium cabin from 8:00 to 9:00am. Rider meeting 9:15 am in Stadium Area
Early-Registration Note: We cannot guarantee your early-registration unless it is post-marked by the July 10th or received online.
Race-Day Registration Note: Arrive for registration no later than 9:00am, we will close registration at this time.
Course: Challenging but safe terrain entirely on trails with double track, single track (some technical), flow trail, climbs and descents. 1 lap will be 7.75 miles, and should be around 35-50 minutes for an average “12 hour” team rider. We will try to have the course marked for pre-riding Friday 6:00pm to dusk.

Get ready for a half-mile swim in the brisk waters of Lake Fanny Hooe, a 23-mile bike ride along the shore of Lake Superior, and a five-mile run past the end of US Highway 41.
Swim — Lake Fanny Hooe in Copper Harbor
Bike — Along the shore of Lake Superior
Run — Past the northernmost point of US-41
Please note: all registrations are final. No refunds.
Ore to Shore is Michigan’s Largest Mass Start Point to Point Mountain Bike Race
Register Online or
Download the 2015 Registration Form
Or, if you would like a form mailed to you please,
E-mail: oretoshore@yahoo.com
Call: 866-370-RACE
Fee Schedule – Postmarked By:
May 30 , 2015 – $55
June 30, 2015 – $65
July 15, 2015 – $70
August 06, 2015 – $75
August 07, 2015 – $80
There is NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION FOR THE 4, 10, 28 OR 48 MILE RACES
Repeat: There is no race day registration for Hard, Soft, Shore, and Junior Rocks.
FAMILY RATE
We offer a Family Rate where three or more immediate family members (living in same household) get $5 off each registration. Registrations must be mailed together (Hard, Soft, and Shore Rock only).
UP Mountain Bike Week
2-Races, 7-Rides, 9-Trail Systems. Sign up for BOTH the Ore to Shore and the Great Dear Chase and receive discounts on lodging, meals, area attractions and more! Details here.
About the Land
The Ore to Shore race course is made up of a combination of public and private land. We have a one day permit to go through the landowner’s property for the race. It has come to our attention that a GPS version of the course may be found on the internet. There are sections of the course than can be ridden year round – the easiest to find is from County Road 510 into Marquette. Please do not ride the private landowner property other than on race day. Doing so could put the race in jeopardy as the landowners may not let us use their property anymore.
If you’ve tried Swedetown Trails on two wheels, try them on two feet!
The first annual trail running event at the Swedetown Trails will be held on Saturday, August 22, 2015! Trails are located in historic Calumet, MI. The trails are fast and fun, with a total of over 25 miles of single and double track to explore!
Start Times:
- 5k – 8:00 am EST
- 10k – 8:30 am EST
- 25k – 9:00 am EST
*Please arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the race*
Packet Pick Up:
- Friday, August 21st from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm EST
- Saturday, August 22nd from 6:30 am-7:30 am EST
All funds raised will go to the Swedetown Trail Club to purchase summer grooming equipment. Registration prices will go up by $10 on August 1st. Day of registration will be set at $50 for all distances. To be guaranteed a t-shirt you must register by August 1st.
There will also be FREE training runs on the trails prior to the event. Stay tuned to Swedetown Trail Run on Facebook for dates and times.
Register at: http://www.active.com/calumet-mi/running/trail-run-races/swedetown-trail-run-2015




