Shirt Sizes Available
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Unisex Small
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Unisex Medium
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Unisex Large
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Extra Unisex Large
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Unisex 2XL
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Youth Small
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Youth Medium
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Youth Large
Course Description:
All races will begin and end on the Great Lakes Regional Trail in front of Hayes Park. The course is “out-and-back” for all events and will lead runners along a short section of trail running parallel to Old Midland Rd (and past Pine Grove Cemetery!) until turning toward the Tittabawassee River. Once participants make the turn toward the river, they’ll be on open trail through winding path with no vehicle crossings. It is a BEAUTIFUL section of trail! Runners will turn around at their respective halfway points and will return to the start/finish arch.
Times and Timing:
The 5 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk event will be timed in accordance with USATF sanctioning requirements. The Fun Run will not be timed.
5 Mile and 5K Age Groups/Divisions:
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9 & Under
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10-14
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15-19
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20-29
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30-39
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40-49
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50-59
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60-69
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70-79
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80 & over
Awards
OVERALL AWARDS
Awards will be provided 3 deep to overall male and female winners of the 5 Mile and 5K events. In addition overall winners will receive free entry to next year’s Freaky 5’s Event in the category they win. 2nd Place overall finishers will receive 50% off and 3rd Place overall finishers will receive 25% off entry to the 2025 event. Finish times for this year’s event for overall awards will be determined by “gun” start and chip finish.
NOTE: All participants will receive high quality finisher medals at the finish line upon completion of their event!
Results
Both actual and adjusted results will be displayed at the event and will be posted at DIGDEEPRACES.COM within 48 hours of race completion.
Volunteers
Interested in volunteering? Events like this can’t be successful without great volunteers! Sign up at the link at the top of this page and we’ll be in touch.
FAQ’s
Can I run with my dog?
We love dogs too! Unfortunately, the sanctioning body for this event (USA Track & Field) strictly prohibits the participation of dogs (other than service animals) at events.
Can I run/walk with a stroller?
The narrow racecourse utilizing out and back runner traffic on the Freeland Rail Trail means that we cannot allow strollers for the 5 Mile and 5K events. Strollers WILL be allowed for the fun run.
What does “USATF Sanctioning” mean?
It means that organizers have followed a process with USA Track & Field that requires creation of a safety plan and purchase of outstanding insurance covering participants, volunteers, sponsors, partners and organizers of the event. It also means that your race results will be official for scoring purposes (assuming you track that sort of thing).
What happens if the event is cancelled? Will I receive a refund?
Unfortunately, no. We’ve had to wait this long for registration to open because we wanted to be reasonably sure the event will take place. At this point, most of the registration money has been allocated to shirts, medals, race bibs, etc. and this weird year’s financial toll on race management means that refunds will not be possible should the event be forced to become virtual due to safety reasons or government mandates.
How will overall winners be determined? Finish times for this year’s event for overall awards will be determined by gun start and chip finish.
Refund and Transfer Policy
We completely understand that plans change and athletes will sometimes be unable to compete in an event they've signed up for. We also understand that registering for one of our events is a financial investment in that race. We accept your registration funds with the full intention of putting on the promised event with the listed amenities and we use your registration funds to pay for the necessary items and services needed to host the event. With that in mind, refunds will not be provided for this event unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control. The following are examples (but not limited to) of reasons an event might be canceled that are NOT within our control: Dangerous weather; natural disasters; pandemics; acts of terrorism; local emergencies; government mandates; and any situation creating a threat to safety of participants, volunteers, staff or bystanders.
Should an athlete have an injury or other medical issue keeping them from competing in an event they've registered for, we would be happy to transfer their registration to a similar Dig Deep Race Events-owned event up to and including the same event the following season. A doctor's slip may be required as proof of injury or ailment. Failure to provide proof if requested will result in non-transfer of the event.
Transferring registrations to other runners/athletes is NOT allowed.
Race Sponsors
