Harvest Fest: Axe Cancer Micro Marathon

🍂 Race Overview

A marathon is 26.2 miles and 1% of the world population have completed a marathon. A Micro-Marathon is only 0.262 of a mile. Everyone can participate whether you sprint, run, or walk. The race will start in front of the Prayer Room in Manton, loop around the block past Three Oh Eight, and back to the Prayer Room. The course will be clearly marked with volunteers on the course.

💖 Purpose of the Race

This race is being put on to raise money for Amber Herlein's battle with breast cancer. Amber is a counselor at the high school and her husband, Brandon, is a middle school PE teacher: both of their children also attend Manton Consolidated Schools. All proceeds from the race will go to the family.

🍦 Participant Perks

• Beverage Tokens: Every participant will receive a beverage token for Three Oh Eight (plus discount on food) and a beverage token for the Shamrock (plus $1 off a burger).
• Usage: The beverage tokens can be used for alcoholic drinks if the race participant is of age.
• Treats for Kids: There will also be popsicles and ice cream sandwiches for kids that participate.
• Date Limitation: All beverage tokens and discounts on food are ONLY able to be used on Sunday the 31st.

🏅 Race Details

THERE WILL BE NO AWARDS OR OFFICIAL TIMING.

🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors

Thank you to all sponsors: Bostick's Drug Store, Shepler Well Drilling, Woodstar Forestry, Three Oh Eight, The Shamrock Tavern, and Krazy Kat Signs.

📅 Event Information

Date: 2025-08-31

Location: 120 W Main Street, Manton, MI

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