Course Records:

Nick Katsefaras 15:19, 2007

Sarah Hinckley 17:32, 2006

Tortoise and Hare 5k


 

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5K Run/Walk and Kids' 200-Meter Dash
         
2007 Results    2007 Pictures

2008 Online Registration

Printable Entry Form

Official 2008 Sponsor:

2008 t-shirt design by Brian Walline,
check him out at:
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General Information

  • The course starts and finishes by Tortoise and Hare in downtown Ann Arbor.
  • The course is fast and mostly flat. (map)
  • All miles are marked.
  • USATF certified and sanctioned
  • Technical shirts for all participants
  • Live DJ
  • Champion chip timing provided by Gault Race Management
  • Plenty of post-race refreshments
  • Independence Day parade follows the race.  The parade is put on by the Ann Arbor Jaycees. 
    For more information about the parade, contact parade participant committee at
    parade@a2jaycees.org
  • Click her for street closing information

Start Times

  • Race day registration/packet pick-up....6:30 AM - 7:45 AM
  • Group Warm-up with Vie Fitness and Spa........7:30 AM
  • 5K Run/Walk.....................................8:00 AM Sharp!
  • Cool down with Vie..........................Immediately following 5k
  • Massage by Relax Station.................Immediately following 5k
  • Kids' 200 Meter Dash..........................9:15 AM
  • Awards Ceremony..............................9:30AM (Please see awards section)
  • Jaycees' Independence Day Parade......10:00 AM

Registration

  • You may register in person at either Tortoise and Hare location (during business hours) any
    day up to and including Tuesday, July 3rd.
  • You may mail in entries to "Tortoise and Hare Events"; 209 E. Liberty; Ann Arbor, MI 48104
  • Mail-in entries must be postmarked by June 18th.
  • Printable Entry Form
  • Credit card entries can be faxed to 734-623-9638 any day until July 3rd at 4:00 PM. 
  • Online registration available at www.active.com
  • Online registration will close on Monday, July 2nd.
  • Race day registration and packet pick-up at race site from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM

Amenities

  • Warm-up and cool down with Vie Fitness and Spa
  • Post race massage with the Relax Station
  • Awards Ceremony at Arbor Brewing Company with free hors d'oeuvres and drink specials.

Packet Pick-Up

  • July 3rd: Race Expo and packet pick-up at Tortoise and Hare on Plymouth Rd.
    from 12 PM to 5 PM
  • Race day registration and packet pick-up at race site from 6:30 AM to 7:45 AM

Entry Fees

  • 5K Run/Walk...$20 Early (Early = On or before July 3rd)
                       $30 Late (Late = Race day July 4th)
  • Kids' Dash......$10
  • Entry fees are not refundable or transferable.

5K Awards

  • Awards Ceremony at Arbor Brewing Company with free hors d'oeuvres and drink specials.
  • Awards given to winners in the following categories: Open (men/women all ages); Masters (men/women ages 40+); Grand Masters (men/women ages 50+); Clydesdale (men 200+ lbs, women 160+ lbs)
  • Age division awards three deep in the following categories: 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+
  • Awards Must be picked up race day at Arbor Brewing Company. There will be no post race award pick up. Please plan accordingly.

Kids' 200 Meter Dash

  • Starts at 9:15 AM
  • Age Divisions (Boys/Girls): 4 & Under; 5-6; 7-8; 9-10
  • Awards to all finishers

Results

Questions?

If you have any questions, call 734-623-9640 or send an e-mail to tortoiseandhare@hotmail.com