
From the Organizer
This is a 5k walk run in Gwinn. It is part of Gwinn Fun Daze. This race is a fundraiser for Northwoods Airlifeline. The race is at 8 am. It will be on pavement/dirt/gravel. We have a parade at 10 am. 11 am in the Nordeen Park are games for kids, bouncy house, food and other vendors like crafts and clothing, wood working, etc. 10-2:30 is an antique vehicle show in the field behind the park. There is a cornhole tournament and a duck race.
We will have prizes for top finishers and door prizes as well. There will be water, granola bars, and bananas. Everyone will get a 3 dollar coupon to use at the food vendors in the park on the day of the event.
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
74°
Typical Low
52°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ki Sawyer Wwtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,153 ft
Nearest Airport
MQT
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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