Dead Carp 10 Mile Run
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Event Overview
The Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile is a multi-race event taking place over two days. The main event is a 10-mile run. There is also a 5K run/walk option. A free 1-mile race for children 12 and under is scheduled for the first day. An additional paid challenge event, "Run the U.P. Challenge," is also listed.
Course Details
The 10-mile and 5K courses are described as out-and-back routes. They pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, providing views of Marquette's lakeshore. The course is noted for being flat.
Event Location and Schedule
The event is based at Drifa Brewing Company in Marquette, Michigan. The 1-mile race is on May 8, while the 10-mile, 5K, and challenge events are on May 9. An awards ceremony is scheduled for the morning of May 9 at Drifa Brewing Company.
Registration and Logistics
Packet pickup for the 5K and 10-mile events is available on May 7 and 8 at a location called "QCRC." There is no packet pickup for the 1-mile race. Registration prices vary by event. Proceeds from the event will be donated to CampUPeninsulin, a summer camp for children with Type 1 Diabetes from Michigan's Upper Peninsula.
Awards
Age-group awards are given for the 10-mile and 5K events. The 10-mile awards have categories from 15-19 to 70+. The 5K awards include categories for participants 10 and under, 11-14, and the same adult brackets as the 10-mile. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
