River Restoration Trail Run...

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River Restoration Trail Run : Off Road
Running : Run 13.1 Miles
River Restoration Trail Run : Off Road
Running : Run 26.2 Miles
  • Race Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013
  • Start Time: 9:00 AM
  • Location:Song of the Morning Yoga Retreat Center
  • Address: 9607 E. Sturgeon Valley Rd.
  • City/State/Zip:Vanderbilt, Michigan 49795
  • Country: USA
If you love scenic trail runs and nature, join us for a half/full marathon, 60k, or 80K. Help raise funds to remove the dam and restore the Pigeon River to a free flowing river. 100% of the proceeds will go to the River Restoration Project. Enjoy yoga classes, body work, environmental talks, entertainment, a kids activity center, and fun for the whole family. Explore the benefits of barefoot minimalist running.

Course Information:

A trail runners dream come true with amazing diversity of hardwood, and softwood forested land mixed with river, meadows, and stellar scenic lake and river vistas.  Mostly single track trails with built in passing zones to avoid bottle necks.  The trails were built with trail ultra-marathoners in mind, providing a few challenging inclines and declines and frequent water stops.

Directions:

Please Note:
Do not use Mapquest, Google Maps or GPS for directions to Song of the Morning
.

Southeast Michigan (Detroit, Pontiac, Flint, Saginaw, or Bay City Area):Michigan Map

Take I-75 North to Vanderbilt exit 290, turn right and follow Old US-27 South about half a mile into Vanderbilt. Turn left at the blinking yellow caution light at Main Street, which becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road, and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go.  Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods and follow the signs.

Southwest Michigan (Kalamazoo, Muskegon, or Grand Rapids Area):

Take 131 North which will merge into 55 just before Cadillac. Stay on 55 east which will merge with 66 going north then branch off again to go east.  Remain on 55 and pick up 127 north near Houghton Lake.  127 north will merge onto I-75 North. Take I-75 North to Vanderbilt exit 290, turn right and follow Old US-27 South about half a mile into Vanderbilt. Turn left at the blinking yellow caution light at Main Street, which becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road, and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 3 1/2 miles to go.  Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods and follow the signs.

Northwest Michigan (Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey):Northwest MI Map

From Traverse take 31 to 72 east to pick up 131 north over to 32 east into Gaylord. Jump on 75 north to the next exit 290 Vanderbilt and follow the instructions above from Southeast Michigan.
(Charlevoix or Petoskey area) take 31 to 131 south to Thumb Lake Rd.  Turn left (east) on Thumb Lake Rd. to US 27.  Turn right on US 27 take it across I-75 to the blinking yellow light where you will turn left onto Main Street, (which eventually becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road), and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 31/2 miles to go.  Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods and follow the signs.


North (Upper Peninsula, Cheboygan, Wolverine)

Take I-75 South to exit 290 Vanderbilt exit.  Turn left and take it across I-75 to the blinking yellow light where you will turn left onto Main Street, (which eventually becomes East Sturgeon Valley Road), and drive east for 9-1/2 miles. When you see the large green fenced in property, not ours, you still have 31/2 miles to go.  Our driveway is on the right-hand side, marked by a large sign that reads "Song of the Morning Ranch." Drive 1-1/4 miles into the woods and follow the signs.

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