Dead Carp 20K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Little Carp 1 Mile

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Options: Dead Carp 20K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Little Carp 1 Mile
• Date: May 9, 2025
• Location: Drifa Brewing Company, Marquette, MI
• More Info: Visit here

🌳 Race Course

• Course Description: Beautiful out-and-back course over both the Dead and Carp Rivers.
• Scenic Experience: Enjoy Marquette's lakeshore during your run.
• Ideal Conditions: Springtime temperatures perfect for running.
• Race Feel: Combines small-race feel with big-race perks.

🏅 Distance Options

• 20K Option: "Almost" half marathon, great for spring training and summer marathon prep.
• 5K Option: Shorter distance for those looking to participate.
• Little Carp: 1 Mile race available for kids 12 and under.
• Event Purpose: Use as a race, training run, fun run—whatever you desire!

🎉 Post-Race Celebration

• Location: Post race shindig at Drifa Brewing.
• Awards Ceremony: Recognizing winners takes place at 11-11:15pm.
• Swag: All participants receive swag.
• Summer Kick-off: A great event to start your summer racing season!

🏆 Awards

• 20K Run Awards: Winners in each age bracket (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
• 5K Run Awards: Winners in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).

📦 Packet Pick-Up

• Thursday: 5/8 at QCRC from 12-8pm.
• Friday: 5-7pm at South Beach Parking Lot.
• Saturday: 8-9:30am at the Start line in front of Drifa Brewing Company.

💖 Charity Contribution

• Proceeds: Donations to CampUPeninsulin.
• Beneficiary: A summer youth camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.