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Porcupine Mountains Snowshoe Race5K & 10K
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One of the most enchanted venues for endurance sport in the midwest. Ancient mountains overlook the largest freshwater lake in the world. The Porcupine Mountains receive abundant lake effect snowfall that typically lasts well into April. Combine this with the largest stand of old growth forest in the midwest and rolling, groomed trails and you have the ingredients for a world class snowshoe course.
Event Schedule
| Event Start | Time |
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| 5K & 10K |
11:00 a.m.*
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*Silver City, MI is in the Eastern Time Zone.
Course Descriptions
All events start at the Porcupine Mountain Ski Lodge. The 5K and 10K are independent loops. The 5K is a clockwise tour of the Deer Yard and Superior Loop. The 10K is a counterclockwise loop including the Big Hemlock Trail, a short segment of the Union Spring Trail, and the Log Camp Trail. Both courses are groomed. The 10K course includes far reaching vistas of Lake Superior. The 5K course brings snowshoers out to the shoreline of Lake Superior.
Map
Race Fees
| Event | Until 1:00 a.m. February 7 | Until 9:00 p.m. March 6 | Race Day Registration Fee |
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| 10K |
$30
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$35
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$40
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| 5K |
$20
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$25
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$30
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Refund & Transfer Policy
No refunds. This means that once you have registered your entry fee will not be refunded for any reason by Great Lakes Endurance. Active.com offers entry fee insurance.
No participant transfers. This means that you may not transfer your entry to anyone else.
No year to year transfers. This means that you cannot transfer your paid entry to any future events.
Event transfers. You may transfer from the 10K to the 5K until March 6, 2015. Email the race director (
Please note: Personal checks will no longer be accepted by Great Lakes Endurance.
Packet Pick Up & Race Day Registration
Early registration is encouraged to help with planning. However, participants may still register Sunday morning from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Porcupine Mountain Ski Lodge. Pre-registered participants pick up their race materials at this time.
Awards
Awards will be given to the top three in each age group for each race. Overall male and female winners in the 10K will receive an Artist & Farmers Gift Package. Overall winners of the 5K will receive a Petzl Headlamp. Age group awards for each race include local maple syrup and Organic Chocolate. Two pairs of Northern Lites Snowshoes will be given away via a drawing of names of all participants.
Age Groups
| Event | Age Groups |
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| 5K & 10 K |
15 & Under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
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