Event Description
About the Event:
Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.
This race is open to runners and walkers!
Distance:
4 miles
About the Course:
The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.
The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.
Fee:
Registration includes swag and post-race food! Watch for announcements as race-day approaches!
$35 for TCTC members* ($40 for non-members): April 1st - May 10th
$40 for TCTC members* ($45 for non-members): May 11th - June 9th
$45 for TCTC members* ($50 for non-members): June 10th (race-day)
$20 for TCTC members ages 17 & under ($25 for non-members)
*Traverse City Track Club members receive a $5 discount automatically at checkout. Click here to register or renew your membership (adult or youth).
Start Details:
The race will include a wave start at Hull Park. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.
Parking:
Parking is available in the Traverse Area District Library parking lot and Governmental Center parking lot.
Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup will be available on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Park Place Hotel from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. On-site packet pickup at Hull Park will be available the morning of the race from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m..
Background:
"This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).
The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.
Proceeds from this race will benefit TART Trails.
