Saturday, April 29, 2017 • Mt. Clemens, MI • Course Map
Inspired by the nationwide “Let’s Move” campaign from recent years, Michigan’s Macomb County stages this annual running festival as an effort to combat childhood obesity, with a full marathon, half marathon, relay and 5K run and walk, as well as a one-mile fun run for kids and a riverwalk.
All proceeds from the event benefit the Macomb Health and Fitness Foundation, Inc., a local nonprofit organization.
Held in the downtown area of Mt. Clemens, Michigan, the half marathon portion of this festival of races features a flat and easy to manage route on entirely paved and open roads. Opening ceremonies for the races begin at 8:00 AM.
The marathon begins at the Mt. Clemens Fire Station and takes a straight route through the city of Mt. Clemens for the first 3 miles. This is a flat and open area, ideal for allowing runners to space out and set their own pace.
After this straight, three mile stretch, race participants then begin winding through the smaller streets of Mt. Clemens. After runners make it to the city’s Metropolitan Parkway around the 5 mile mark, they will make a loop around the popular Metro Beach Metropark area. This loop is also the relay exchange point for those participating in a relay.
The route then continues to Jefferson Avenue, were runners will run along Lake St. Clair and enjoy views of the L’anse Creuse Bay. Finally, its back up through the streets of Mt. Clemens and back towards the center of the city. Runners take a flat route to the city’s clock tower to finish the course, near the rest of the festival events.
Although there are some turns and a few slight hills, runners of all experience levels will enjoy the consistently flat terrain of the course.
Race Weather & Climate
Spring weather conditions in Mt. Clemens, Michigan can be mild, especially in the morning. Light precipitation can be expected during this time of year as can cool morning temperatures.
On race day (April 29), the average low is 41ºF and the average high is 61ºF.
Past Results
- 2016 Let’s Move Festival Half Marathon Results
- 2015 Let’s Move Festival Half Marathon Results
- 2014 Let’s Move Festival Half Marathon Results
Course Map
See the race route map for the Let’s Move Festival of Races Half Marathon here.
Starting Time
- 9:00 AM – half marathon
- 9:20 AM – 10K
- 9:40 AM – 5K
- 11:00 AM – 1-mile
Fees
- $50 – $70 for the half marathon
- $35 – $40 for the 10K
- $30 – $30 for the 5K
Registration
To reserve your spot in the 2017 running of Mount Clemens’s Let’s Move Festival of Races Half Marathon or 5K race, register online here.
Official Race Website
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