Ham Run Half Marathon

This may be a little far to go for a half Marathon, but some of us may be interested and it is for a good cause.

Ham Run Half Marathon

Run the Trail Less Traveled

This is your chance to be a part of something good. It’s a feel good event put on by good people and supported by even better people. You have the opportunity to help support the Ham Run Half Marathon. This isn’t just about a race but also about a fire, the Ham Lake Fire that began on May 5, 2007. That fire ravaged Minnesota’s Gunflint Trail and after the smoke settled things were different and we want to celebrate that difference.

The Ham Run Half Marathon is a journey; A journey along the Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway through the Superior National Forest. It’s a wilderness run that starts 43 miles from Grand Marais, MN. Runners will see trees sprouting, new growth and the beauty of the Gunflint Trail.

This race will benefit the Upper Shore Center for Athletics and Fitness which is a part of the Cook County School System, ISD 166. “The Upper Shore Center for Athletics and Fitness gives students and community members the opportunity to exercise in a safe, clean, friendly and professional environment. We offer you an opportunity to improve your overall quality of life through education and promotion of physical activity for health and wellness.”

The race takes place during the Gunflint Green Up on the Gunflint Trail. Participants can plant trees, learn about eco friendly ideas and enjoy the wilderness by participating in the Ham Run Half Marathon. This is your chance to be involved in the greening up of the Gunflint Trail.

The Ham Run Half Marathon will be held on May 4, 2008. Registration will be on Saturday May 3rd at the Lake Superior Trading Post followed by a pre-race pasta feed at the Birch Terrace. There will be a 5k fun run on the 4th and after the races there will be a post race party at the end of the trail and Way of the Wilderness Canoe Outfitters. Food, live music and massage therapists will all be a part of the celebration after the race.

You can find more information online at http://www.hamrunhalfmarathon.com. There’s a registration form that can be downloaded and mailed in with a check or an online registration if you prefer to pay with a credit card. On behalf of the Ham Run Half Marathon Race Committee we invite you to join us in the celebration and come run the trail less traveled.

Sincerely,

Sue Prom Race Chairperson

www.hamrunhalfmarathon.com 218-388-2224 info@hamrunhalfmarathon.com

Susan MP Prom

Voyageur Canoe Outfitters- Where the Gunflint Trail Ends and your Voyage Begins!

189 Sag Lake Trail Grand Marais, MN 55604

218-388-2224 1-888-CANOEIT



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