Dead Carp 20K / 5K & Little Carp Kids Mile
The Dead Carp 20K Run and 5K Run/Walk offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course is an out and back and will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. This is a great event to kick off your summer racing!
Registration Link:
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/DeadCarp20Kand5k
RACES:
Dead Carp 20k:
The Dead Carp 20K Run offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore.
20k Route:
The 20K race will begin at 9am eastern time on the bike path in front of Drifa Brewing Company. The runners will run South on the bike path until participants hit their turnaround point. They will then run North on the Bike Path all the way to pass over the Dead River, the turnaround point will be right around the entrance to Presque Isle Park. Runner's will then make their way back south on the bike path and will finish at the initial starting point in front of Drifa Brewing Company.
Aid stations will be provided on this course. Skratch hydration mix and chews will be available!
Dead Carp 5k:
5k Route:
The 5k race will start at 9:05AM, shortly after the 20k racers start, on the bike path in front of Drifa Brewing Co. Following an out and back course, the race will head NORTH on the bike path towards beautiful downtown Marquette. It will turnaround at the 1.55 mile mark and head back south.
Little Carp Kids Mile:
Sponsors:
This event would not be possible without our awesome sponsors!! A huge thank you to Dead River Coffee and Range Bank for their support in making the Dead Carp races possible!