Event Description

RACE INFORMATION

Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023

Time:                             11:00 a.m. Runners/Walkers

                                       Parents MUST accompany children (under 10), but need not be entered in the race.

FREE kids                   “Emmett’s Eaglet Race"   10 & under, begins at 12:00 p.m.  ¼ mile with awards!  

Benefits:                         PPMD 

Registration                  9:30-10:30 a.m. Finn Road Park Registration Tent

& number pick-up:

                                        
T-Shirts:                        All runners and walkers

Start/Finish:                 Finn Road Park (Parking in the campground)

Course:                         A scenic run through the quaint countryside of Hampton Township and nature trail.

Safety:                           Medical aid provided courtesy of local volunteers.

Water/Aid Stations:     Turnaround at end of Knight Road and at the end of Jones Road.

Awards:                         Medals to ALL runners. Trophies to Top 3 Men & Women in each Race

Age Groups - Both Events (5K Eagle Run and 5 Mile Raptor): 
Men & Women: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.

Walk Awards:              Medals to ALL walkers.  Trophy to Overall Male and Female walker

Timing:                           Miller Race Management; http://www.race-mrm.com/

Directions/Location:    From Bay City: M-25 (Center Road) east to Finn Road.  The park is 
                                       located 2 ¼ miles north of M-25 at the end of Finn Road.                                                                                   2300 N. Finn Rd, Essexville, MI 48732

NOTE: We will be returning to 5K and 5 Mile distances for our races this year, but both races will still be an out and back course on trails.  

                                                                https://www.facebook.com/events/579833422858894/

Or see the PPMD or Optimist websites:          https://baycitynoonoptimist.org/

                                                                         https://www.parentprojectmd.org/events/        

The Race to End Duchenne is part of the race series hosted by Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy's program to raise funds to support to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a fatal genetic disorder that slowly robs people of their muscle strength. By joining Eagle by the Bay – Emmett’s Future, you are supporting Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy's vital work in advancing research, care and advocacy to help those with Duchenne live longer, stronger lives.