Santa Marie 5K
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Santa Marie 5K
The Santa Marie 5K takes place on Saturday, December 5 in downtown Sault Sainte Marie with start and finish near the Pullar Stadium Ice Arena entrance at 435 E Portage Avenue. Packet pickup is inside the Pullar Ice Arena Lobby from 7:30am to 8:45am; an early pickup window on Friday from 5pm to 7pm may be offered if needed.
Distances
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 800 m Kid's Run
Registration is online only. 5K fees vary by month: October $30, November $35, December $40. Kid's Run registration fee is $10. Course details note the route follows Portage Avenue East with river views and local landmarks, with a lollipop turnaround loop inside Aune-Osborn Campground. Participants may use the bike lane, which will be lined with cones, or the sidewalk; the course description suggests using the bike lane against traffic on the outbound portion and the sidewalk on the return.
Parking is available off-street near Pullar Stadium, in a rear lot, and in nearby Soo Locks Boat Tours parking lots for overflow. Indoor restrooms are available inside Pullar Stadium. Chip timing will be provided by Yooper Running Company; results will be posted via the organizer.
Awards and finish items: all 5K participants receive a custom Yooper Running Company winter hat and all kids run participants receive a goodie bag. There will be no medals. Overall and age-group awards are curated by Beagle & Wild Flower Bakes, and Overall Gender, Master (40-59), and Grand Master (60-79) winners receive gift cards from Soo Brewing and 1668 Winery.
Typical historical highs are near 33 degrees with lows near 20 degrees for this time of year; morning temperatures are likely in the 20s to low-mid 30s with a chance of snow. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
