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.

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