2024 Gaylord ALPENFEST RUN 2024 Gaylord Alpenfest 1 mile run fun run/walk
Saturday, 13 July 2024· 11:00· Gaylord, MI, 49735, US
About this race
List of Run/Walks
1 MILE FUN RUN/WALK=FREE (NO MEDAL OR SHIRT WITH ENTRY).
Anniversary 5.9K Run/Walk $30.00 before June 12, $40 after June 12th.
10K RUN $40 before June 12th, $50 after June 12th.
Alpen Half Marathon!! $65 before June 12th and $75 after June 12th.
***A t-shirt and medal are guaranteed to the first 300 registrants.
Packet Pick up:
packet pick up will be on Friday, July 12th from 5 – 7 pm located at the North Central Trail Head across from the Chamber or pickup at same location on race day starting at 6:30am (400 w main street Gaylord MI 49735) on main street. for questions or to volunteer and get you or your racer a discount on next year's race, please call 231-330-2420.
Start Times:
Half Marathon 7:30 am start time
10K @ 9:00 AM
5.9K RUN @ 10:00 AM
5.9K walkers with strollers and dogs @ 10:05 am.
1 Mile fun run/ walk @ 11:00am
Race route information:
The Route will be an out and back for this run. Please be honest and courteous to your fellow runners/walkers. The route will be on the North Central State trail, starting at the Trail head off of main street. There will not be parking at the start of the race. Please Park in legal areas that you can find around the trail head. (map of NCST: www.trailscouncil.org/north-central-state-trail-route/) Please also note-Parade starts at noon and will block off main street till it is finished.
The starting line for the race will be seeded for time and waved out based on the number of registrants we have. Fastest will be in the front and slower racers in the back. The half marathon will run 6.55 miles out and back. Racers will turn around at the aid station marked half marathon turn around. The 10k will go 3.05 miles out and an aid station will be at your marked 10k turn around. The 5k will have a small aid station at 1.55-mile mark and marked 5k turn around.
Racers will finish the race and pick up their medals and times will be recorded and posted.
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What to expect
Written from race dataThe 2024 Gaylord Alpenfest Run, a 1-mile fun run/walk, is a highlight of the annual Gaylord Alpenfest celebration. This event offers a relaxed and family-friendly atmosphere, perfect for all ages and fitness levels to participate in the festivities. While specific historical details about this 1-mile race's origin are not provided, its inclusion within the broader Gaylord Alpenfest tradition suggests a long-standing connection to the community's celebration of its Bavarian heritage. Participants can anticipate a vibrant and festive environment, likely featuring music, cheering crowds, and the general merriment associated with the Alpenfest. The course for the 1-mile fun run/walk is expected to be primarily flat and on paved surfaces, making it easily accessible and suitable for walkers, strollers, and runners alike. Given its location in Gaylord, Michigan, typical July weather conditions could range from warm and sunny to potentially humid, so participants should be prepared for a summer run. The "fun run/walk" designation indicates that the focus is on participation and enjoyment rather than competitive times. Participants should expect a community-oriented experience, celebrating the spirit of the Alpenfest and enjoying the scenic surroundings of Gaylord.
The course
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Weather on the day
Sat, 13 Jul 2024Clear
23.6°C
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