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Minnesota > Ham Run Half Marathon
Grand
Marais,
MN
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Date
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Event
Details
The vast wilderness of northern Minnesota's Gunflint Trail Scenic Byway
and the Superior National Forest are the setting for the springtime Ham
Run Half Marathon, which takes runners through some of North America's
most beautiful backcountry wilderness. A point-to-point race that takes
runners westward and northward along the Gunflint Trail, the race
begins just south of Gunflint Lake and follows the trail all the way to
the area known as Trails End on Seagull Lake.
Along the way throughout the race -- which also includes a 5K --
runners will experience a mixture of moderately hilly and flat
stretches of course, which is made up of both gravel and paved roads.
The first three miles of the race bring the hilliest portion of the
race, before the course flattens out for the remainder of the race.
Wildlife of many varieties are a common sight, including moose, bear,
wolves and many other species.
The race's remote location, in the state's Boundary Waters Canoe Area
Wilderness, makes this race truly one to remember for participants. The
beautiful lakes, combined with the towering pines along the 63-mile
Gunflint Trail, make it the perfect place to enjoy Earth Day, which
also takes place on the day of the race.
Race
Weather & Climate
Located among the seemingly innumerable lakes of northernmost Minnesota
near the Canadian border, the town of Grand Marais typically
experiences mild to even cool summers and very, very cold winters. In
May, area temperatures average between 56°F and 38°F,
while rainfall amounts average about 2.5 inches for the month.
Fees
$45 for the half marathon
$35 for the 5K
Registration
To sign up for the 2008 running of the Ham Run Half Marathon, register
online here
or download and mail in this printable form.
Website
www.hamrunhalfmarathon.com
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