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May Mayhem Bump & Run @ Otsego County Fairgrounds

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May 25th, 2013
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Otsego County Fairgrounds
Phone: (616) 636-8180

Memorial Day Weekend Demolition Derby

Camping Available

Louis M Groen Memorial Day 5K/10K Challenge

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May 27th, 2013
Time: 9:00 AM To 12:00 PM
Location: Louis M Groen Nature Preserve
Contact: Justin Burchett
Phone: (989) 732-4021
  • Looking to push yourself to the limit?
  • Take part in this 5K/10K that will take you over the hills, through the woods and by beautiful Johannesburg Lake!
  • What better place for a run than the trailsof the Louis M Groen Nature Preserve in late May?
  • $ 20 registration at 8 am the day of the event
  • The event will meet at the main entrance and parking lotat the corner of Gingell Road and Waters Road in Johannesburg
  • Staring times listed are "SHARP" and events will begin at the exact times listed, weather permitting

 

Otsego Lake Fly-In @ Otsego County Park

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June 7th - 9th, 2013
Location: Otsego County Park
  • Parade of Planes
  • Take Off Contests
  • Spot Landing Contests
  • Bomb Drops (winds and weather permitting)
  • May  - Oct call 989-731-6448
  • Nov - April call 989-732-6521
     

FREE FISHING IN MICHIGAN !

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June 8th - 9th, 2013
Location: Michigan
  • All  fishing license fees will be waived for residents  and outside visitors who want to fish our wonderful rivers, inland and Great Lakes
  • Have a good time, but remember: all fishing rules and regulations still apply

 

Mark Mellon Memorial Triathlon

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June 29th, 2013
Location: Otsego Lake County Park
  • Was initiated by Dennis and Judy Mellon as a loving tribute to their late son Mark, tragically killed in a motorcycle accident. A budding young athlete, Mark was only 16 at the time.
  • Olympic Triathlon (1k swim, 40k bike, 10k run)
  • Sprint Triathlon (500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run)
  • Olympic/Sprint Triathlon Relay
  • 5K Run
  • Location:  1657 County Park Road Gaylord, MI 49735 ~   (989) 731-6448

Gaylord Celtic Festival

June 29th, 2013
Time: 10:00 AM To 6:00 PM
Location: Across from the Otsego County Sportsplex
Contact: Jason Cherry
Phone: (989) 619-6809
  • Gornick Avenue right across from the Sportsplex
  • Strength Contest
  • Hammer Toss
  • Stone Throw
  • Heavy Weight for Distance
  • Caber Toss
  • Weight Over Bar
  • Sheaf Toss  
  • Food and Beverage on site (Dan's Dogs)
  • Free to the public.

5K/10K ~ Run/Walk @ Louis M Groen Nature Preserve

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July 4th, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Louis M Groen Nature Preserve
Contact: Stacy Paul
Phone: (989) 858-1855
  • 5k/10k run/walk to be held at the Louis Groen Nature Preserve
  • July 4th at 8:30 am.
  • Website for the event is: http://www.smilethroughthemiles.com/
  • People can register for the run/walk at:     http://www.active.com/running/johannesburg-mi/smile-through-the-miles-5k-10k-run-2013.
  • All proceeds from the race will go towards the Mary Kay (Smith) Fund:
  • Providing financial support for helping children and young adults understand and appreciate the greater outdoors and support the awareness and fight against breast cancer.

www.active.com/running/johannesburg-mi/smile-through-the-miles-5k-10k-run-2013

 

 

 

Over The Top Extreme 5K @ Treetops Resort

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July 6th, 2013
Time: 8:00 AM
Location: Treetops Resort
Phone: (231) 546-2229
  • Prepare to challenge yourself in what some racers have called the best mud run they have ever done!
  • 3 Disciplines proudly presents the 2nd Annual Over The Top 5K
  • The course will test your endurance with 20 obstacles spread out over 3.1 miles.
  • This event isn't only for adrenaline junkies ~ though they are welcomed.
  • Complete the course at your pace and enjoy music pumping through the venue and of course ~ the 3 beer stations located in between obstacles.
  • A post-race bash will follow the event and is included in the race fee.
  • A kid zone with inflatable obstacles will be available pre and post race as well.
  • Racers only pay $50.00 * if they sign up before "April 30th" and $ 60.00* after "May 1st".
  • Other goodies will be included as well.
  • More information can be found at www.3disciplines.com
  • *Prices are subject to change

Alpenfest Run

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July 20th, 2013
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Downtown Gaylord
  • The 2013 Alpenfest Run will take place on Saturday July 20, 2013.
  • The event will start with the 1 mile fun run at 8:15am, followed by the 5k and 10k walk at 8:30am.
  • Finally the 10k run will begin at 8:45am and the 5k run will begin at 9:00am.   Discounted registration prices are being offered until July 10th.
  • Late Registration and packet pick up will take place on Friday, July 19th from 5-7pm in the Community Center located at 315 S. Center Ave., Gaylord MI and Race Day Morning, July 20th, under the Gaylord Pavilion located at Main and Court Streets downtown Gaylord MI at 6:45 - 7:45am.
  • For more information please visit  www.GaylordAlpenfest.com and click on the Alpenfest Run Link at the bottom of the page

Annual R/C Model Splash-In @ Otsego Lake County Park

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August 24th - 25th, 2013
Location: Otsego County Park
Phone: (989) 732-6521
  • Alpine Leisure Pilots Society  R/C Model Aircraft Club-Gaylord MI Present
  • The Annual RC Model Splash-In Float Fly on Otsego Lake
  • AMA Sanctioned Event
  • No Landing fee
  • $3.00 vehicle daily park fee
  • Camping available-Call 989-731-6448
  • Food and Beverage Available
  • Public Welcome
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