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Michigan > Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K Race/Walk
Rochester, MI
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Date

Sunday, October 5, 2008



Event Details

The greenspaces and tree-lined roads of Rochester's Oakland University will be the setting for this year's inaugural Brooksie Way Half Marathon & 5K Run/Walk, described by race organizers as both a beautifully scenic and demanding 13.1 miles that will take runners from the grounds of the university out into the nearby areas of Rochester and Rochester Hills, with stretches along the biking and hiking trails along local rivers and creeks.

The race gets its name from Oakland County Executive L. Brooks Patterson's son Brooks Stuart Patterson, who was called by all who knew him well "Brooksie," who passed away in a snowmobiling accident in 2007. Though the elder Patterson had announced plans for a half-marathon race as part of a local health and wellness initiative just before his untimely passing, the race was dedicated to his memory as a way to honor his life, exuberance and passion for the outdoors.

From the starting line on Walton Boulevard on the campus, the race takes runners and walkers (it's open to both) on a counter-clockwise loop through the city, turning first south on Old Perch Road and then east again on West Avon Boulevard before reaching the scenic Clinton River Trail. Participants will stay on the trail, made up of a combination of dirt and gravel, for the next mile and a half before returning back to pavement for the stretch along Elizabeth Street and University Drive, and then back onto trails again four roughly the next mile, along the Paint Creek Trail.

After turning off the Paint Creek Trail at West Tienken Road, most of the rest of the race is run on paved city streets with the exception of a brief trail stretch again along Dutton Road. Along the way, runners and walkers pass or run through a number of local golf courses and parks, including Brookwood Golf Course, Great Oaks Country Club and Rochester Municipal Park.

The finish line lies back at the university's Meadow Brook Hall, less than half a mile from the starting line, on the edge of Katke Cousins Golf Course. The half marathon is scheduled to begin at 8:00 AM, followed by the 5K Race/Walk at 9:00 AM.


Race Weather & Climate

Located in the southern part of the state, in the northern suburbs of Detroit about 30 miles from downtown, the city of Rochester typically sees mild to cool and often cold weather conditions in the early fall, as October monthly temperatures average between 60°F and 42°F. Rainfall is an occasional factor, as precipitation amounts for the area average about 2.6 inches for the month.


Fees

$45 if registered by March 31, 2008
$50 between April 1 - July 30
$60 between August 1 - October 3
$75 at the race expo


Registration

To reserve your spot in this year's running of either the Brooksie Way half marathon or 5K, register online at Active.com or print out and mail in this downloadable entry form.


Website

www.thebrooksieway.com


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