AROUND THE TOWN 5K RUN

2021 Participant Guide

Thanks for coming out to the Coleman Around the Town 5K Run presented by Huhtamaki! Please read below for answers to most of your questions regarding times, locations and activities.

Proceeds from this race go to benefitting the Coleman Family Center Scholarships.

This is a professionally timed USA Track & Field Sanctioned event.

 

Date:  Saturday, June 12th, 2021

Race Start Times:  

  • 5K Run/Walk - 8:00-8:10AM*

    *Official start is 8:00AM for award purposes. Race will be chip timed so we will allow those uncomfortable with grouping at start line to begin their race up until 8:10AM

Location:  Coleman Family Center

Address:  4839 N Coleman Schools Dr, Coleman, MI 48618

Packet Pickup and Late Registration:

  • Saturday, June 12th, 2021 from 7:00AM - 8:00AM at Coleman Family Center

On-site Registration Prices:

  • 5K Run/Walk - $25.00 for on-site registration

Course Descriptions

This race is an “out-and-back” beginning and ending in front of the Coleman Family Center. Runners/Walkers will complete a small stretch of city streets leading to the Pere-Marquette Trail System before heading west on the trail until reaching a turnaround point. Runners/Walkers will then make their way back to the Family Center via the same route taken to the turnaround point. See map for details.

T-Shirts

Shirts will be distributed at packet pickup

Awards

Awards will be provided 3 deep to overall male and female winners of the 5K event.

NOTE: All participants will receive high quality finisher medals at the finish line upon completion of their event! While age group results WILL be provided, this year’s event will NOT have age group awards.

Results

Results will displayed race day at https://raceday.enmotive.com/#/events/2021-huhtamaki-around-the-town-5k/results and will be posted at DIGDEEPRACES.COM within 48 hours of race completion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my dog to this race? Unfortunately, no. USATF, our sanctioning body, does not allow dogs (except for service animals) to participate in races.

Can I run/walk with a stroller? Yes. But please stay to the rear of the starting field and remain to the side of the trail. This is an “out and back” course, so runners will be passing in both directions.

 What does “USATF Sanctioning” mean? It means that organizers have followed a process with USA Track & Field that requires creation of a safety plan and purchase of outstanding insurance covering participants, volunteers, sponsors, partners and organizers of the event.  It also means that your race results will be official for scoring purposes (assuming you track that sort of thing).

What happens if the event is cancelled?  Will I receive a refund? If the race is cancelled for reasons organizers can control then we will work diligently to provide a refund or transfer of registration to another event.  However, cancellation due to extreme weather or local emergency is not controlled by organizers and is not reason for reimbursement. We WILL however, attempt to push start of the race back in 30-minute increments until the emergency dissipates. 

Will there be an aid/water station on the course? Yes.  There will be a single water station on the 5K course.

Refund and Transfer Policy

We completely understand that plans change and athletes will sometimes be unable to compete in an event they've signed up for.  We also understand that registering for one of our events is a financial investment in that race. We accept your registration funds with the full intention of putting on the promised event with the listed amenities and we use your registration funds to pay for the necessary items and services needed to host the event. With that in mind, refunds will not be provided for this event unless the event is cancelled for reasons within our control.  The following are examples (but not limited to) of reasons an event might be canceled that are NOT within our control: Dangerous weather; natural disasters; pandemics; acts of terrorism; local emergencies; government mandates; and any situation creating a threat to safety of participants, volunteers, staff or bystanders.

Should an athlete have an injury or other medical issue keeping them from competing in an event they've registered for, we would be happy to transfer their registration to a similar TriToFinish-owned event up to and including the same event the following season.  A doctor's slip may be required as proof of injury or ailment.  Failure to provide proof if requested will result in non-transfer of the event.

Transferring registrations to other runners/athletes is NOT allowed.