Join us for the 11th Annual Friends of Fishtown 5K Sat, July 20, 2019 • 9:00am
Our beautiful course winds through Leland’s neighborhoods and along the Leland River, starting and finishing in the heart of Fishtown. Gradual climbs and descents make this an event for the serious runner or the whole family! Proceeds help us preserve and maintain the historical integrity of Fishtown, and ensure that it remains publicly accessible.
Race Information
Corral Starting Line – Fastest runners at front
RFID Chip Timing* – Timed by Endurance Evolution of Traverse City
$35 per participant – July 1-20:* Thursday and Friday, July 18-19 (in-person only) –10:00am-4:00pm at the FPS office (203 E Cedar, Leland) – and 10:00am-6:00pm at the Welcome Center in Fishtown – Saturday, July 20 before 8:30am on race morning in Fishtown * You MUST be registered prior to 8:30am on race day to be chip timed. ** Registrations through Sunday, June 30 will receive preferred t-shirt size.
Registration includes:
Fishtown 5K athletic tee**
Reusable water bottle
Post-race refreshments
Chance to win incredible race medals unique to Fishtown!
Entry in “Run Like a Fish” Costume Contest for medals and prizes
Below are the latest postings from the Fishtown Leland Page On Facebook.
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Just heard the Oscar Mayer Weinermobile is in the harbor parking lot in Leland! Head down to see this iconic vehicle and say HI to the Hotdoggers. ... See MoreSee Less
This little one watching dad fish off the docks is one of the cutest things we have ever seen! Photo courtesy of barefootnbroccolini. ... See MoreSee Less
This annual weekend kicks off the fall harvest season along the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail featuring crisp and bright cool-climate wines and culinary delights that reflect the season’s bounty. This exciting fall event includes a self-guided tour along the trail, where you’re free to visit any of the 27 participating wineries in any order you choose on both Saturday and Sunday.
Ticket Information:
Tickets are $40 and include a souvenir wine glass, along with a featured wine and small bite food pairing at all 27 participating wineries. After your featured pairing, most wineries offer an additional complimentary 2 tastes. Purchase your tickets by selecting a starting winery where you will check-in to the event and pick up your supplies before charting your own course to participating wineries in any order you choose. Tickets are good for both Saturday and Sunday. Designated Driver tickets are available for $20 and include the small bites.
Don’t want to drive?
Find a willing friend and purchase an additional designated driver ticket for just $20. Your driver can still enjoy the food pairings while he/she takes you from winery to winery. You can also take your food and wine tour via bus or limo by contacting one of our transportation partners. We encourage you to contact them PRIOR to purchasing your tickets and a starting point. Visit our transportation page for a complete list of our preferred partners. Thanks to NoMI Sparkling Water for their sponsorship of our Designated Driver program!
PLEASE NOTE: The Harvest Stompede RACE is no longer taking place.
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Saturday, Sept 7th, 11 – 6pm
Sunday, Sept 8th, 12 – 5pm
$40 per person
Below are the latest postings from the Leelanau Peninsula Wine Trail Page On Facebook.
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Harvest Days are upon us! Check out our month-long event this September for great new ways to enjoy wineries on the trail you haven't experienced before!
The Bell’s Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge is a 30 mile point-to-point mountain bike race from Kalkaska to Traverse City, Michigan.
Held traditionally on the first Saturday of November (except for years when the first Saturday of November is the 1st), the 29th annual Bell’s Iceman will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018.
Below are the latest postings from the Iceman Cometh Challenge Page On Facebook.
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Let's do this. Sign up for free and support the League of Michigan Bicyclists and let's raise $25,000 for more safe places to ride and bike-friendly programs across the state! ... See MoreSee Less
We might not be racing on November 7, but the spirit of Iceman is alive and well! What is your favorite memory of the race? Share it in the comments and let's take a group ride down memory lane! ... See MoreSee Less
The very first edition in 1990! Myself and 34 other individuals had no idea what the Iceman would become 30 years later!
Had to convince my mom to drop me off in Kalkaska to ride back to Jellystone with a few strangers. I was 15 years old! I love Iceman!
About 7 years ago, i had a stupid fall trying to hook my ear coverings on my handlebars. Of course, i had told my kids they were from the dollar store and any trouble just fling them. Anyway, some guys passed me after that and said "don't worry you can't see anything". What!! I reach around to check and yep, hole in shorts on left butt cheek. Ugg- nothing to do but* soldier on, was a little tough mentally for a 55 year old woman. I love Iceman! I miss Iceman and can't wait til next year!
Mud man last yrs race
In 2019 the trail turned to mud and created an epic back up of racers. Had a great time getting to know the surrounding racers after 45-minutes of trudging through the mud. As soon as I could get on my bike, I pedaled furiously and kicked up a giant rooster-tail of mud for what seemed like 60 seconds while only moving a few feet. After finally rolling, a guy pulls along side me with his face and helmet plastered with mud. All I could see were the whites of his eyes and his smile as he said, “Dude, your tires really clear the mud well. What tires are you running?” I laughed all the way to the finish!
Notes from the best-laid plans! One of the ideas for the 2020 race was to have two start lines! Each chute would send off 30-50 person waves every six seconds, alternating so that riders would hit the woods every three minutes.
I think that is an amazing idea. Let's plan on it for next year!!
That’s a great idea. What did you have planned for the spot that created the ridiculous back up? Perhaps a fork in the trail that funnel racers into two equally mirrored trails?
I second that motion(idea). Then all you have to do is make it cold!
My idea is have a group of ten riders go off every 5 minutes, non stop. It would take about 41 hrs to send them all off. In wave 383, bring your lights.
Chad S. has ridden every edition of the Bell's Brewery Iceman Cometh Challenge, and you just know he'll be on the start line in 2021! Are you hoping for another SnowMan like in 1993? ... See MoreSee Less
Here are the latest photos of Iceman Cometh Challenge via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of the Iceman Cometh Challenge, tag it with #icemancometh and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
Join the folks from local radio station Z-93 for a Ski Day at The Homestead. They bring the notorious Hummer for the live remote and play the stations music while you glide down the slopes between 2pm – 5pm. What a great way for local kids and families enjoy the afternoon of a half day of school! Note: transportation via BATA bus is available from Glen Lake School to The Homestead for just $1.50 per one way.
Special Z-93 pricing:
Lift tickets $9 per person
Rental equipment $9 per person
Beppi’s 12″ cheese pizza and pop $9
Stay on to enjoy live entertainment at Beppi’s from 8-11pm.
WELCOME to the Inaugural Sleeping Bear Dunes Anchor Day Classic
Nestled among the most spectacular landscape in the United States and perhaps the world, this exciting new golf event will be hosted at the inspiring and challenging Dunes Golf Club. Dedicated to the founder of the course and the contribution of of family and friends for so many decades, the golf tournament is sure to induce alacrity from the game of golf combined with lasting memories from a very special place.This is a professional style event which will include the fourteen club rule, appropriate attire and the application of the rules of golf.
In addition, there are only 40 spots remaining. There are six flights and each flight will be represented with eight contestants.
ENTRY FEE: $100.00 PER CONTESTANT
• Pre-Tournament Flight Drawing and Champagne reception Friday July 15th
• Complimentary tournament meal
• Complimentary beverages during the round
• First, Second and Third place prizes
Additional amenities to be announced at the drawing reception