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  • Start Times
    • 10 Mile Run – 8:00 a.m.
    • 10 Mile Walk – 7:00 a.m.
    • 5 Mile Run – 8:15 a.m.
    • 5 Mile Walk – 8:20 a.m.
       
  • Shuttle Service
    • Shuttle services are provided from Citizen’s Bank in Hancock to McLain State Park (Start for 10 mile) and High Point Road (Start for 5 mile). Please allow an ample amount of time to get to the race start. The shuttle will leave every 20 minutes beginning at 6:00 a.m. The last ride will leave at 8:00 a.m. Parking is available at Citizen’s Bank.
       
  • Packet Pick-up
    • Race packets will be available on Friday evening 5-8 p.m. at the Pasta Dinner (First United Methodist Church – right at the finish line of the race). Race packets will also be available on Saturday morning at registration, which will be at the race finish.
       
  • Awards Ceremony
    • The awards ceremony will take place in downtown Hancock, near the finish line. The ceremony will begin when all participants finish (approximately 10:30 a.m. est.).
       
    • Overall male and female winners for each race will receive baskets filled with local goodies. 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals will be given in the following Age Groups: Under 19, 20-24, 25--29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.
  • Aid Stations
    • Aid Stations will be located at miles 2, 5, 7, 9 and 9.5. Water and Powerade will be provided at all aid stations. Medical professionals will also be leading and following the participants.
       
  • Race Swag
    • Each participant will receive race swag, such as a t-shirt or hat, and snacks following the race.
       
  • Clothing Bags
    • Eco-friendly canvas bags will be given to all race participants at packet pick-up, compliments of Finlandia University. Bag tags will be provided. The bags will be transported to the finish line. The Canal Run is not responsible for lost items.
       
  • Pre-Race Pasta Dinner -- All-You-Can-Eat! Hosted by the Keweenaw Co-op
    Friday, July 15, 2011 5-8 p.m.
    First United Methodist Church – right at the finish line of the race!
    Costs: $10 for adults, $5 for children (6-12 years), no charge for children under 6.
    • Baked Ziti w/Ground regional grass-fed Bison & Veggies
    • Baked Ziti w/Veggies
    • Gluten Free Baked Ziti w/Veggies
    • Macaroni & Cheese w/Broccoli & Garlic
    • Garlic Bread
    • Organic Spring Mix Salad Bar w/assorted Organic Veggies and assorted Co-op Dressings and Co-op Croutons
    • Carrot, Tomato, Spinach Quinoa Pilaf
    • Organic Macaroni Salad
    • Co-op Brownies & Biscotti served with Organic Juices, Milk, Coffee and Tea

  • Miscellaneous
    • The use of headphones is strongly discouraged this year for the safety of our participants, as the race course is not closed to traffic.
    • Parking will not be available at the 5 Mile Start. Shuttle service will be available at the Race Finish.
    • Runners and walkers must stay on the left side of the road at all times.  
    • To eliminate congestion at the finish line, walkers are asked to come through the finish line single file.