Mackinaw Memorial Bridge Race – Mackinaw City – May 28, 2011
RUN THE MIGHTY MAC
Gear Up for an Active Summer with the 8th Annual Mackinaw Memorial Day Bridge Race! One of the only times of year that runners are allowed to run the Mackinac Bridge will be this year on May 28, 2011. Runners must register in advance and be able to run a minimum of 12 minutes per mile to race in the event.
Online Registration Mail-In Registration
May 28, 2011 at 6:00am the official race begins with staggered starts (based on transportation time).
CHECK-IN: Check-in and packet pick-up is at Mackinaw City Recreation Center (race headquarters) located at 507 W. Central Avenue in Mackinaw City on Friday May 27th from 6:00pm – 9:00pm and Saturday May 28th from 4:30am – 6:30am. Transportation from race headquarters to starting area is 5:00am – 7:00am.
LOCATION: The race will begin at Bridgeview Park at the North end of the bridge and will end at race headquarters in Mackinaw City. Transportation from Mackinaw City to the starting line is provided.
COURSE: The first half of the race is a steady incline with a slope of 5 degrees. The total length of the course is 5.6 miles. For more bridge statistics visit www.mackinacbridge.org
REGISTRATION: Event registration closes at midnight on May 25th. You may either send this registration form in with a check or money order or you may register online at www.mackinawcity.com. On site registration will be offered Friday, May 27th from 5:00pm – 9:00pm at race headquarters. There will be NO ONSITE REGISTRATION OFFERED ON THE DAY OF THE RACE (MAY 28th).
FACILITIES: There will be restrooms at the starting line of the event and at the finish line, but none are provided during the course. A water stop will be provided on the exit of the bridge. You may also carry your own water.
REFRESHMENTS: Breakfast and refreshments will be available at race headquarters starting at 6:30am until 8:30am.
ENTRY FEE: The entry fee is $40.00 per participant if postmarked by May 1st, 2011. Entry fees after May 1st are $45.00 and on-site registration will be $50.00. Entry includes: Race across the Mackinac Bridge, official race bib, race chip technology, official race t-shirt, commemorative medal, transportation to starting area, awards for division winners and HOT breakfast. Additional breakfast tickets can be purchased for $8.00 each.