Loop The Lake

About the Event:

Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.

Distance:

4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.

The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each) will be slightly over 8 miles.

About the Course:

The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove. The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.

Start Details:

The race will include a wave start at Hull Park. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.

Parking:

Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.

Packet Pickup:

Stay tuned for packet pickup information.

Race Contact Info:

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