Loop The Lake

About the Event: Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay 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. The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers. The 8 mile event is recommended for runners only. Course closes at 8pm sharp! Distance: 4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF. The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each - 1 at a time) will be slightly over 8 miles. Giveaway: Everyone receives a Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap along with some snacks and beverages. Awards: The top 3 overall and top 3 masters (40) for male and female in the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom plate hand-crafted at ClaySpacetc just down the road! Age group top 3 (5-year age groups to 80 and up) for the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom clay Loop The Lake 2025 medal. Relay awards for top male team, female team, coed team, masters* male team, masters* female team, and masters * coed team. *Masters teams are a combined age of 100 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. Check out the map here! We will be running in a clockwise direction. The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the publics awareness. Start Details: The race will inc

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