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Registration Open for 2017 Canal Run
Registration is open for the 2017 Canal Run, slated for Saturday, July 15. The event includes 5- and 10-mile walks, 5- and10-mile runs, and a half-marathon. To register, volunteer, and see more details, go to https://www.canal.run
Posted in Running
Green Film Series Continues April 17 with The Messenger
The next in the Green Film Series, “The Messenger” will be shown Monday, April 17, at 7 p.m. in G002 Hesterberg Hall in the Michigan Tech Forestry Building. The evening includes the film, a facilitated discussion, and refreshments. The film is free (but a $3 donation is suggested. Continue reading →
Posted in Events
Sisu Shuffle Coming April 22, 2017
The UP Health System – Portage annual Sisu Shuffle will take place Saturday, April 22, 2017, starting at 11 am. The event is free, but attendees are asked to register. The Sisu Shuffle starts and ends at the UP Health System campus in Hancock.
The shuffle is a fun event for people of all ages and all skill levels. Complete the course in any way you see fit — walk, run, jog, skip or shuffle!
All registrants will be entered into a drawing to win many great prizes, including bikes! Be sure to register each attendee in order to be entered for a chance to win a free bike! See the website for more information, or call or email Angela at 906-483-1153 or aluskin@portagehealth.org.
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Two Former U.P. College Skiers Take Great Bear Chase Titles
A record 730 skiers took to the Swedetown ski trails in Calumet for the 37th running of the UP Health System Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon on Saturday. Racers could choose from among seven races of various distances and techniques.
Two former U.P. college skiers took the victories in the 50km skiathlon: former Michigan Tech standout Deedra Irwin of Pulaski, Wisconsin, and Northern Michigan alumnus Kyle Bratrud of Marquette, Michigan. Bratrud eked out the win with just 1.4 seconds to spare. Continue reading →
Posted in Events, Nordic Skiing
