Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream Summerfest 5K Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream Summerfest 5K

If you like Ice Cream, then this is the 5K Run/Walk for you!   We are partnering with the Dairy Phil in Clare, Michigan by offering a 5K Run/Walk as a part of the Clare Summerfest weekend!  The race will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024 at 7pm at Clare High School (306 Schoolcrest Ave. Clare, MI 48617).  

T-Shirts are limited to the first 100 people that sign up, and each participant will also receive Dairy Phil ice cream after the race! 

Online race registration on this website will end at 11:59pm on Wednesday, June 19, 2024.  Participants that pre-register by 11:59pm on June 19, 2024 will receive a reduced rate of $20.  After that point- all race registration will need to occur in person at packet pick-up on Friday, June 21, 2024.  Day of race registration on June 21, 2024 will be $25.  There will not be a mail-in registration option for this race.  

Packet pick-up and day of race registration will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 5:00pm-6:45pm.  Race registration will end promptly at 6:45pm to ensure a 7:00pm start for the race.  

Race Route:  The race will start and end near near Clare High School and will take place on the streets of Clare, Michigan.  

Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream Summerfest 5K, Run/Walk Map: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5435670730/

*You may have to click on the black box in the upper right hand corner of the map in order to view the course map*

There will also be a free 1/2 Mile Kids Fun Run (Ages 13 & Under) at 8pm on Friday, June 21, 2024.  Parents can sign their child up for the Kids Run on Friday, June 21, 2024 from 5:00pm-6:45pm at the designated table at Clare High School.  There is no early sign-up for the Kids Fun Run.  The kids will gather at the registration table at 7:45pm for the race.  The race will take place on a designated course near Clare High School.  All kids will receive a medal upon completion of their race and of course... ICE CREAM:).  

Extra Information:  Changing facilities are available at Clare High School.  Participants may choose to run or walk the 5K Race.  Because of safety reasons, participants cannot participate with dogs in the race.  Participants may compete with baby strollers, but will be asked to start near the back of the start line for safety precautions.  No refunds will be issued.  All race proceeds will go to the running programs within Clare High School (cross-country and track and field teams).  

For more information, please contact the race directors at the information listed below.  E-mails will receive quicker responses. 

Kyle McKown  [email protected] (517) 581-0810 or
Adam Burhans [email protected] (989) 400-2130

Additional information about the Dairy Phil of Clare, Michigan can be found at: https://www.facebook.com/DairyPhilClare
 
Additional information about the Clare Summerfest may be viewed at https://www.claremichigan.com/summerfest

Awards: All 5K participants will earn a Clare Dairy Phil Ice Cream Summerfest 5K medal. which will be handed out at packet pick-up prior to the race.  

Waiver:  I assume all risks associated with participating in this event including, but not limit