Meijer Festival of Races - Cherry Festival

• Date: July 11, 2009
• Address: 1600 Eastern Drive, Traverse City, Michigan Get directions
• Country: United States
• Race type: Run (5k)
• Distances: Run (5.00 kms)
• Organization:
• Website: http://www.cherryfestival.org/festivalofraces/default.php
• Contact email: [email protected]
• Description: Run the 30th Anniversary 15K or the flat and fast 5K!
  
  Join more than 2,500 competitors in one of Northern Michigan’s favorite foot races. Challenge yourself, a family member or your best running buddy to join in the action. With a 15K or 5K run and a 5K walk, there’s an event for everyone. Check out this year’s Meijer Festival of Races:
  
  15K Run | 8:10AM
  If the infamous 'Mt. McKinley' climb doesn't take your breath away mid-route, the views of West Grand Traverse Bay from the top will.
  
  5KRun | 7:45AM
  Run through the historic Traverse City and into downtown. The 5K will find you shoulder to shoulder with fun runners and serious racers.
  
  5K Walk | 7:45 AM
  Set your own pace on this brisk morning walk with friends, family and hundreds of other community members in this festival fun walk. Due to the start of the 5K Run and 5K Walk together your time will be included with the 5K Run.
  
  Race Divisions
  5K Walk & Run; 15K Run - Overall Male, Female in Open and Masters Divisions:
  
  14 & under 25-29 40-44 55-59 70-74
  15-19 30-34 45-49 60-64 75-80
  20-24 35-39 50-54 65-69 81+
  
  Medals will be available at the finish line until 11:00 am and thereafter at the National Cherry Festival Office at 250 Front Street, Ste 301, Traverse City, MI 49684. No medals will be mailed. Awards ceremony will be held for Overall and Masters Male/Female in the 5K Run and 15K.
  
• Members who are scheduled to race: mbean2013, Pegasus1731