Location

Main and Butler Streets, Downtown Saugatuck, MI

About This Event

The goal of the Town Crier 5K & 10K is to provide an outstanding competitive event for runners that encourages health, exercise and fun for all! Two new courses this year-the 10K which includes a loop on the bike path and woods southwest of town and the 5K winding around historic Saugatuck. Run both races for just one entry fee. The 1K Crier Kids Dash is a non-competitive fun run to interest kids in running as a sport. The Town Crier will benefit Saugatuck Public School athletics, Community Recreation, Saugatuck Youth Center and SABA.

Race Details

The 10K begins at 9 a.m. Next is the Crier Kids Dash at 9:15 a.m The 5K will begin between 10 and 10:15 a.m. depending on the 10K finishers. For more information about the Saugatuck community, go to www.saugatuckdouglas.com. Register online or by mail with a registration form (click here for a PDF of the Town Crier Race brochure and registration form) to: Town Crier 5K, c/o SABA, P.O. Box 221, Saugatuck, MI 49453. After the race, there will be refreshments and the award ceremony at Coral Gables Restaurant, 220 Water Street. Showers at will be open for runners at the Pump House Gym, 6492 Blue Star Highway.

Crier Kids Dash

The Crier Kids Dash is a noncompetitive fun run for younger kids. All runners will win a ribbon. The Kids Dash is free.

Parking and Lodging

Park up the hill on Griffith Street and walk the Main Street walking path to Butler or park downtown on Water Street, Mary Street or streets north of Mary. Check www.saugatuckdouglas.com for maps. Discounted rates for lodging are available to runners at participating establishments - check here for details.

Late Registration & Packet Pick Up

Late registration and packet pick up will be at Caribbean Colors & Nostalgia, 326 Butler, Saugatuck on Friday, April 10 from 4-7 p.m. and Saturday race day beginning at 7:30 a.m.

Awards

10K overall winners, men and women, will receive $100 in SABA Bucks, redeemable at any Saugatuck-Douglas Area Business Association member. 10K Master men and women winners and Grand Master men and women winners will receive a $30 Gazelle gift certificate.

5K overall winners, men and women, will receive $75 in SABA Bucks . 5K Master men and women winners and Grand Master men and women winners will receive a $20 Gazelle gift certificate.

First, second and third place winners in each age group, men and women, will receive the Town Crier bell. Only one award per runner per event.

Age Groups

14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65 and over

Registration and Entry Fees

The entry fees are as follows:
$25 through April 3 including the Town Crier t shirt
$30 late registration (after April 3)

Late registration t shirts are available as supplies last. Online registration is available at: www.classicrace.com.