Gary Engstrom Memorial Run/Walk
Come join us for a fun and family friendly event in memory of a man who was very well received in his community and the silent sports community as well.
This event takes place on the beautiful Iron Belle blacktop trail from the Bessemer, MI City Hall to the Township Park in Ramsay, MI. Come and witness the breathtaking fall colors on this scenic course which features several small rolling hills as well as sweeping "S" curve leading to the final 1/3 of the course being all down hill! Immediately following the event there will be LIVE music and food available to purchase with all proceeds being donated to the Gogebic County Veterans.
EVERYONE is welcome runners, walkers, babies in strollers, and even bikers!
Pre-race fees for all participants from now until September 30st, 2023 will be $20.00
Raceday fees increase to $30.00 on the morning of 10/1/23 at Bessemer City Hall until 15 Minutes prior to the event start.
Age Groups: 1-10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, & 70+
Awards/Giveaways: All runners will receive a T-shirt and medals will be awarded to the Top Male & Female finishers in each of the above age groups.
Gary Engstrom was one of Gogebic Country's premier long-distance runners. From the early days of the running boom in the late 1960's Gary emerged as a stellar, determined, and consistent runner. Gary was a legend not only as a runner but as a helpful person , always willing to help not only other runners but all people in need. Anything from shovelling snow from roofs to giving people free car rides. Running was Gary's #1 priority, and running marathons was his forte. He never wanted to take a day off from running and his streak of continuous running days reached 18 years including day after ultra-marathons and surgeries! Gary ran over 220 marathons in his career.
Gary served his country as a Vietnam Veteran. His family wishes to have ALL proceeds from this event including entry fees and donations be given to the Gogebic County Chapter 66 Veterans Foundation/Organization.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K Closed
5K Run/Walk
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$20.00Jan 30 - Sep 30
Bike Closed
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$20.00Jan 30 - Sep 30
Stroller Closed
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$20.00Jan 30 - Sep 30
5K Student Closed
Those who are 21 or under can register in this sub-event in groups of 2 or 4 to receive a special "buddy discount" on their registration!
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$20.00Jan 30 - Sep 30
Contact information
- Event contact
- Russ Maki
- upbirdhunter@gmail.com
- Phone
- 906-285-2089
