Dead Carp 20K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile Presented by Dead River Coffee

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Sponsored by Dead River Coffee, 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 back and will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. Start your day with a cup of Dead River Coffee, complimentary at the start line, and one of the flattest, fastest courses around.

🏅 Event Options

• 20K Run: Great for those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training or to prepare for a summer marathon.
• 5K Run/Walk: A shorter distance option for those looking to participate without the longer distance commitment.
• Little Carp 1 Mile: Available to kids 12 and under, encouraging youth participation in the event.
• Post-Race Celebration: Post race shindig at Drifa Brewing with an award ceremony and swag for all participants.

🎖️ Awards

• 20K Run: Winner in each age bracket (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
• 5K Run: Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+).
• Awards Ceremony: Award ceremony will begin between 11-11:15pm at Drifa Brewing Company.
• Swag: All participants will receive goodies to commemorate their participation.

📅 Packet Pickup

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

💖 Charitable Contributions

Proceeds from this event will be donated to CampUPeninsulin, which is a summer Youth Camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.

🔗 Learn More

For more details and registration, visit Dead Carp Race Registration.