2025 Mark Sigfrids Memorial Run/Walk Around Gull Lake

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Type: FREE to the community
• Tradition: Annual Kalamazoo Area Runners November and December Run/Walks Around Gull Lake
• Date: Saturday, November 1st
• Location: Kellogg Biological Station, 3700 East Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, MI 49060

📅 Race Details

• Course: 11.5 miles course, counterclockwise around beautiful Gull Lake
• Shorter Distances: Options available for shorter distances and walkers
• Check-in: Required starting at 7:30 A.M.
• Start Time: Officially starts at 8:00 A.M., but participants may begin anytime after checking in

⚠️ COVID-19 Guidelines

1. Hydration: Participants must bring their own hydration container
2. Water Availability: Single use water bottles provided at approximately 3-mile intervals
3. Health Reminder: If feeling sick, please stay at home
4. Registration: Online registration is required: be ready to show email confirmation

📋 Safety Measures

• Mask Requirement: May be imposed based on facility requirements on race day
• Information Sheet: Provided at check-in with runner safety tips
• Start Time: Begin your run anytime between 7:30 A.M. and 8:00 A.M. after reading the information sheet
• Priority: Safety of participants, volunteers, and staff is paramount

📑 Registration and Waiver

To participate in The Runs Around Gull Lake, complete the mandatory pre-registration and waiver at the following link: Register Here. The waiver includes acknowledgment of the CDC’s guidelines for the prevention of COVID-19. Further details can be found at the CDC: CDC Prevention Guidelines.

🙋‍♀️ Symptoms Advisory

If you have symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, or have been in contact with someone recovering from COVID-19, please stay home.

📞 Contact Information

For more information or questions, please contact: haley.crowe@kalamazooarearunners.org.