2025 Mark Sigfrids Memorial Run/Walk Around Gull Lake

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

FREE TO THE COMMUNITY: Join us for our annual Kalamazoo Area Runners Tradition - The November and December Run/walks Around Gull Lake.

📍 Event Details

• Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
• Location: Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060
• Course: 11.5 miles, counterclockwise around beautiful Gull Lake. (Those doing shorter distances can opt to do an out and back.)
• Check-In: Begins at 7:30 A.M. Although the run/walk officially starts at 8:00 AM, you are free to start your run as soon as you have checked in.

⚠️ Safety Guidelines

UPDATED FOR 2023: For everyone's safety in light of CONTINUING COVID-19/Mutations, please take note of the following:

1. Hydration: All runners will need to bring their own hydration container for use before, during and after the run.
2. Water Stations: Single use water bottles will be provided at approximately 3 mile intervals on the course and at the start/finish location. Runners can choose to refill their container or carry the single use container with them.
3. Health Check: If you feel sick, please remain at home.
4. Registration: Online registration is required. Please be prepared to show your email confirmation electronically or bring a hard copy on the day of the run for check in.
5. Mask Policy: The Kellogg Biological Station may require masks indoors and social distancing based on facility requirements on the day of the runs.
6. Information Sheet: Runners will receive an information sheet after checking in with safety tips. Keep it with you or in your vehicle before starting your run.

📝 Registration and Participation

In order to participate in The Runs Around Gull Lake, you must complete the mandatory pre-registration and waiver available at the following link: Race Registration.

The waiver includes an acknowledgment of the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) recommendations for the prevention of COVID-19 and other communicable diseases, which can be found at CDC Prevention Information.

👥 Health Recommendations

We welcome all runners to join us in our group runs if you feel comfortable in a responsible, socially distanced environment. However, if you have experienced any of the following symptoms or have come in contact with someone unrecovered from COVID-19, we ask that you please stay home and stay safe:

• Symptoms: Fever or chills, Cough, Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, Fatigue, Muscle or body aches, Headache, New loss of taste or smell, Sore throat, Congestion or runny nose, Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhea.
• Consultation: Persons from high-risk groups for COVID-19 complications should consult their physician before participating.

📞 Contact Information

For more information or with any questions, contact haley.crowe@kalamazooarearunners.org.