Portage Health presents
Carl Olson Memorial
Adventure Run
August 25, 2006
Chassell Ski Trails
2km trail run * 5km fitness walk/hike * 5km trail run * 8km trail run
New this year: 5km 3-person team run (for high schoolers only)
Download the info sheet/registration form (PDF file)
Download the trail map (PDF file)
Please join us to celebrate the memory of Carl Olson and show your support of Junior Cross-Country Skiing in the Keweenaw. Carl's spirit of adventure and love of the outdoors lives on in this annual celebration. The event is run by the Copper Country Ski Tigers to benefit the Middle School and High School Racing Program.
Event
Schedule
| Bib Pickup and Race Day Registration | 7:00-8:30 am |
| 2km Competitive Youth Trail Run Start | 8:45 am |
| 5km Fitness Walk/Hike Start | 9:00 am |
| 5km Competitive Trail Run Start | 9:00 am |
| 8km Compettive Trail Run Start | 9:20 am |
| Awards | As soon as practical following the 8km race |
Age
Classes – Competitive Events Only
2km competitive run: 5 and under, 6-7, 8-9, 10-11
5km
run: 12-13, 14-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,
60 & Over
8km
run: 14-15, 16-17, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49,
50-59, 60 & Over
Awards
- All preregistered participants in the 5km and 8km events (run and walk) guaranteed a commemorative shirt.
- All registered participants entered into door prize drawing – must be present to win.
- Ribbons given to the top six in each age class
- Plaques given to the top man and top woman finishers in the 5km and 8km races
- Special awards for the top 3-person high school team in the 5km event
The Course
All events are set on the scenic Chassell Cross Country Ski Trails. The trails wind through mixed forest and open fields providing ample overtaking opportunities. The European design provides varying terrain in a beautiful Nordic setting with no road crossings. The tread consists of dirt and field grass with areas of exposed roots and rocks.
Location
The
Chassell Ski Trails are located in Chassell, Michigan, seven miles south
of Houghton on US-41. The trailhead is at the old Chassell school, now
the Chassell Heritage Center, a block west of US-41 on Second Street.
(Click
here or the map for a local map.)
Proceeds
All proceeds from the Carl Olson Memorial Adventure run go to the Copper Country Ski Tigers middle school and high school racing program to help offset expenses for equipment and travel.
Sponsors
Peninsula Copper Industries, UP Road Runners Club, Montrail, Cross Country Sports, Dan's Polaris, Downwind Sports, Chassell Recreation, Inc., Chassell Historical Society, Pasty.NET.
Contact Dean Woodbeck (482-5014) with questions or for more information.