Gallop for Gravy

Thanksgiving November 22nd 2018,  Gallop for Gravy 5K!  Profits with Children's Charity Ministry. 

YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOV 5th to GET THE TSHIRT

$20 

$15 for 12 and under!

$15 each FOR TEAMS OF 10 or MORE! -   

$15 Sleep In! T shirt only option

Pre-race: Race instructions will be given briefly before START! If you have any questions prior email info@hudsonracetiming.com

Packet Pick Up – Will be provided the week of the race at a location tba.

Otherwise your packet will be available at 7:00 a.m. Race morning. If you registered by Nov 5th You will receive a T-shirt.

All who register to walk or run receive a race bib number and chip. You must return the chip to Hudson’s Race Timing if you can’t make it to the race.

The “Gravy”: Race begins at the Alpena City Park. Right off Hwy 62 drive behind the post office. Please be there by 7:30 if at all possible. The race will begin sharply at 8:00 a.m. Thursday 11/23/17 !  We will line up according to pace with quickest pace and allow runners/joggers a few minutes start to give safety separation from walkers. The course will be clearly marked. You will only need to follow the arrows and route guides. This is not a flat course.

It’s a challenge if you choose to run it all! Go YOU! Walkers don’t be intimidated, just providing the “gravy” on the course. We will conquer one steady hill (Alpena School Hill) but we will also enjoy some downhill action too! We have the opportunity to run along chainsaw art and historic 100 year old buildings along Hwy 62 toward the end of the 5K. Though, we will have police support PLEASE don’t enter the highway. Thanks.
We will have awards for our winners!! Award ceremony will occur as soon as all our turkeys have made it back to the finish! The route takes you back to the park for a final lap to wrap up 3.1 miles! You rock! Our award categories will be extended this year to provide more award opportunities! Everyone will be awarded with after race refreshment. We really appreciate you celebrating Thanksgiving, health, friends, and fun with us.

CCM has been selected again this year and have profits go to this charity. CCM or Children’s Charity Ministry in Harrison, AR http://childrenscharityministry.com/ is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit tax exempt organization. They provide needs for children and families including backpack food programs, emergency housing, hygiene packs. They service needs to 46 schools in 9 counties in your area! And the race will make a donation for Step UP! the Rural Community Alliance also a 501 (c)(3)