Race Distances There will be two distance options, a 5K and a 10K, as well as a kids’ fun run of approximately one mile. Please bear in mind that trail races are generally not wheel-measured exact distances and these courses are no exception. The actual distances will be more like 3.5 and 6.5 miles, although the distance your running watch may measure can vary significantly as GPS signals don’t work as well in the woods. Starting Time The kids’ 1-mile fun run/walk will start at 8:00 am. The 10K and 5K races will start at 8:30 am. The kids’ fun run/walk will all be on a paved trail so strollers will be allowed, but strollers will not be allowed on the 10K/5K route due to difficult terrain and narrow trails in some areas of the course. Trail Conditions This is a trail race but there is a significant part of the trail along the river that is paved. For the 5K, this amounts to about two miles that will be paved. For the 10K, it will be about 2 to 2.5 miles that are paved. The rest of the trail will be dirt or grass complete with roots and uneven ground, and if it rains significantly, could be muddy. The 10K includes some steps. Course Descriptions 5K – The 5K is a mostly flat course that starts out on dirt and does a loop by the lake in the Grand River Park before heading out to the paved trail by the Grand River. It then follows the Idema Explorers’ Trail by the river until it gets to the lodge at Grand Ravines Park. There is a hill to navigate as you go around the lodge (where there will be an aid station and bathrooms) before heading back to the river trail where you came from. Once you get back to Grand River Park you will navigate a short dirt section of trail before crossing the finish line. 10K – The 10K course will challenge you with some hills and stairs as you wander further into Grand Ravines Park. The start of the course will mirror the 5K course until you reach the Grand Ravines Lodge. At that point, the 10K course will branch out and continue to climb the hill behind the lodge. You will then follow the edge of the woods until you cross the park entrance road and head down towards the dog park. You will follow the edge of the dog park and cross the parking lot for the dog park (where there will be an aid station and bathrooms) before running around to the east of the dog park and heading back into the woods. You will then cross the suspension bridge and descend the East Ravine stairs onto the Statema Woodland Trail. From there you will get back on the Idema Explorers’ trail and head back to Grand River Park. When you get to Grand River Park, your work is far from done as you will have two big climbs and descents to conquer before heading to the finish line. 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk – The kids’ fun run/walk will all be on a paved trail so strollers will be allowed. Strollers No running strollers will be allowed due to the narrowness of parts of the trail and the significant portions that are not on the pavement. Dogs Unfortunately, dogs will not be allowed to run any of the races, but they may be present on a six-foot leash at the lodge and post-race party areas. We know our dogs are a part of the family, we just ask that you be considerate of those around you. We want everyone to have a great time!

All net proceeds will go to the Ottawa County Parks Foundation in support of our Ottawa County Parks.