
From the Organizer
The first 120 registrants for the paid events will receive an event t-shirt from Level Up Branded Apparel Specialists and a custom top cap from Onyx Racing Products! Registrants 121-200 will receive a top cap, but not a t-shirt.
Once again, held in conjunction with Calumet's Pasty Fest!
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hancock Houghton Co Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,206 ft
Nearest Airport
CMX
Houghton County Memorial Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Great Deer Chase presented by Cross Country Sports, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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9 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Great Deer Chase presented by Cross Country Sports
Aug 15, 2026