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2024 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge

Saturday, June 15 Marquette, MI 49855 US

Event: Half Marathon

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

The half marathon course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, briefly reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path south past South Beach, the Carp River, and the Welcome Center to the turn around point prior to Green Bay Street and then follows the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link:

https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945612162/
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: 31K Challenge

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

Participants of the 31K challenge will complete the half marathon and 10k back to back!
Start Time: 8:00am EDT
Price: $65.00 Race Fee + $4.90 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: 10K Run

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

The 10k run course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path north to Presque Isle. Runners will turn left on Peter White Drive and run to the turn around point located near the black rocks parking lot and then follow the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945603702/
Start Time: 10:00am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: 5K Run

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

The 5k run course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path north to the turn around point at the Dead River and then follows the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945593298/

Start Time: 10:15am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Leisure Walk

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

The leisure walk will head from the superior dome exterior, across Presque Isle Avenue to NMU's main campus! Enjoy the walk at your own pace - turnaround at the wildcat statue or whenever you feel ready to do so!
Start Time: 9:45am EDT
Price: $35.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Molly's Mile - 12 and Under 1 mile Kids Run

In loving memory of our brave friend and longtime Hope Starts Here participant and supporter, Molly Kus.

Event t-shirt and lunch included!

NMU Students of the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center will lead/follow the group of kids on the course, and parents are welcome to escort their little ones, as well. All kids are winners in this fun event!

The course map can be viewed at this link:
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/edit/4988932822/

Open to ages 12 and under.
Start Time: 9:15am EDT
Price: $20.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 14, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Virtual Participation

Event t-shirt included!

Participate in Hope Starts Here even if you aren't in Marquette! Participants will receive an event t-shirt in the mail (2-3 weeks after the event). We encourage you to do a run, walk, or bike ride the day of the event and share your pictures on our Hope Starts Here Facebook page! Virtual participants are not eligible for awards or lunch. Spread the word and invite your friends from all over to virtually participate in this event to raise funds for a meaningful cause.
Price: $30.00 Race Fee + $3.00 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 15, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Mile Marker Donation

Purchase a mile marker to be displayed along one of our race courses.
Price: $100.00 Race Fee + $7.00 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends May 30, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

Event: Lunch Only

Lunch-only option for those that wish to enjoy a Subway lunch, but will not be participating in a race.
Start Time: 11:00am EDT
Price: $8.00 Race Fee + $2.50 SignUp Fee
Registration: Registration ends June 1, 2024 at 11:59pm EDT

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