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.
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