On Saturday, May 13, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing through 1 p.m., the Upper Michigan Brain
Tumor Center will be hosting the 9th annual “Hope Starts Here Challenge,” which includes walking,
running and biking events.
The kids 1-mile run, the duathlon 5K runs, and the 5K and 10K runs start at Lakeview Arena, then
head east on the sidewalk on Fair Avenue, then north along the multi-use path toward Presque Isle
Park. The 1-mile run will turn around before the intersection with Wright Street. The 5K turns around
near the Dead River Bridge. 10K race continues to and around Presque Isle before returning.
Returning runners will use the multi-use path along Pine Street and then cross Pine Street to return to
Lakeview Arena.
The half marathon starts at Lakeview Arena then heads east on the sidewalk on Fair Avenue before
crossing Lakeshore Boulevard and proceeding south on the multi-use pathway. The course
continues south on the multi-use pathway to the turnaround at the Carp River. The course then
returns toward Lakeview Arena, going past Lakeview Arena and continuing to and around Presque
Isle before returning. Returning runners will use the multi-use bike along Pine Street and then cross
Pine Street to return to Lakeview Arena.
The duathlon will consist of a 5k run, 10-mile mountain bike, and 5k run. The 5k run will follow the
same route described above. The 10-mile mountain bike race will start at Lakeview Arena, cross
Pine Street and enter the Berry Events parking lot, then proceed through NMU to the pedestrian
corridor located west of Lakeshore Boulevard, in the process crossing Wright Street, Hawley Street,
Schneider Mill Court and Powdermill Road.
The walk and bike ride will start at Lakeview Arena and will use the sidewalk along Fair Ave to
NMU crossing at Presque Isle Avenue. The turnaround is at the discretion of the participant. No
roads will be closed, but the public is asked to be aware of pedestrians crossing the streets.
RUN, WALK AND BIKE EVENT SCHEDULED FOR MAY 13
More Information
In tandem with the move of CRI Region 8 (the Upper Peninsula) to Stage 4 in the Michigan Safe Start Plan on Friday, May 22, parks and greenspaces will be opening in Marquette County, the City of Marquette, the City of Negaunee, the City of Ishpeming, Chocolay Township, Marquette Township, Sands Township, Negaunee Township and Ishpeming Township.
The reopening in the City of Marquette will include walking and biking in all City parks, including Presque Isle Park. Playgrounds and restrooms will remain closed. City offices, including City Hall and the Municipal Service Center remain closed as well.
Sugarloaf Mountain will open on Friday. Social distancing and hand sanitizing signage will be installed at the trailhead.
Chocolay Township will not open the ball fields, tennis courts, pickle ball courts, or play equipment at this time because they need additional maintenance.
Marquette Charter Township and Negaunee Township parks and green spaces will be open for public use, except climbing structure and pavilions per Executive Order restrictions. Buildings and offices will remain closed until further notice.
Each locale may enforce more specific restrictions in regards to playgrounds and ballfields. Contact your local municipality if you have a question about a facility. Please be respectful and practice proper social distancing while utilizing greenspaces and park facilities.
More information on the Governor’s MI Safe Start Plan can be found here: www.michigan.gov/documents/whitmer/MI_SAFE_START_PLAN_689875_7.pdf
With the upcoming Memorial Day Weekend and Friday's District 8 opening protocols by the Governor, we would like to encourage everyone to continue practicing social distancing guidelines set by the CDC. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday weekend!
The 5/21 Marquette Brownfield Redevelopment Authority meeting is live at www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkhzpWid_6E&feature=youtu.be
Due to Executive Order 2020-21, the May 21 MBRA meeting will be held virtually with Board Members and Staff attending remotely through Zoom video conferencing.
The meeting will be streamed on the City of Marquette YouTube channel starting at 8 a.m. The YouTube channel is located at www.youtube.com/user/CityofMarquetteGov. Please note that the livestream will have at least a 20 second delay.
Public Participation
There will be three options for public participation in these meetings: video conferencing, phone conferencing or written comment. There will be two public comment periods for each meeting, one at the beginning and one at the end. Comments will be limited to three minutes and speakers must give their name and address. Written comments will be limited to 500 words.
Members of the public wishing to make a video comment will need to visit us02web.zoom.us/j/89939438879 on a computer or smart device that has a camera.
Members of the public wishing to call in and make a comment over the phone will need to call 312-626-6799 and enter the meeting ID (899 3943 8879).
When participating via video or phone conferencing, you will be placed into a virtual lobby/on-hold until the Public Comment portions of the meetings are reached. Once Public Comment begins, the MBRA Director will go through each person waiting in the lobby one at a time and provide them with the opportunity to address the Commission. It is recommended that participants follow the meeting on YouTube to know when the Public Comment portion is occurring and be ready to make their comment.
The video and phone conference lobby will open at 7:50 a.m.
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