Summer Switchback Run

Summer Switchback Run 2019 – Win a GOAT                                             

Overall winner of the race, OR anyone breaking an event record wins a live Goat !!!!

·         Mens Record – 16:47   Zach Carpenter (2011)

·         Women’s Record – 20:51  Katie Jazwinski (Winter 2012)

·         Lowest Age + time combined – 12 yrs + 21 min  = 33     Leo Swager (Winter 2018)

·         Highest Age minus time- 64 yrs – 31 min = 33   Jason Eyster (2017)
   

What: Probably the toughest 5K you have ever attempted. Roughly 4 loops of what locals call -the switchbacks. Dirt, rocks, uphill, poor footing predominately on beautiful, memorable trails. Hopefully bug-filled and steamy. Also- the course is probably long. The loops cover a section of the Waterloo trail system, and on Green Road, a little-traveled chunk of hills and dirt. Basically, it is the stuff that would make a Mule puke.

Where: The start is on the south side of Green Road, near the eastern Jackson County line. Take I-94 Exit 153 North 2 or 3 miles. Go east on Green road ½ mile.

When: 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 27. This ensures that the race will be as hot as possible, thereby increasing the challenge.   Also, the late rising horseflies will be good and hungry by lunchtime.

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Why: Good luck explaining this one to your friends.

Awards: There will be no awards. BUT,if you manage to finish without walking, you will receive one of the various prizes we have accrued…..stickers, logs, something made by my dinkus kids, or there might be even a few of the coveted “I am Mike Holik” shirts still available.  The best prize will be the satisfaction of knowing YOU DID IT !!!!

Cost: A $5 Bill. No checks or anything that would require technology. We will have no change. There will be no pre-registration. Race day registration will start at 11 AM, and will be limited to the first 50 lunatics. The money will go towards the prizes and towards the Chelsea Runners club.

Other features:
t No bathrooms. Runners should use the stump by that big pile of rocks, or the outhouses about 1 mile north at Clear Lake park.
t No water. If you want some, bring your own or go without
t No splits. They probably wouldn't be accurate anyways.
t No music, cheerleaders, or other entertainment.                                                                    t Anyone caught wearing headphones, excessive spandex, or fancy matching workout clothing will be shunned.
t Additional running allowed. Before or after the race, you can get lost on the brutal, seemingly infinite Waterloo-Pinckney trail system that connects with the course.                                                  t Any questions, please call 734-433-9338 or email Julie Swager at seejulierun@gmail.com.        
t Check out pictures, times, and how dumb this really is at the following site: www.facebook.com/SwitchBacksRace

Name:_______________________________________________________ Age: _______________

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Waiver: I certify that I am physically fit to participate in this event. I recognize that the sponsors, their agents and promoters cannot and do not assure my safety during my involvement in this event as the course is on public roadway & trails.  I assume all risks of accident and injury before, during and after the event in consideration for my entry into this event.  I waive all rights and claims I or my estate may have or acquire arising from my participation in this event.  I further pledge to hold harmless and indemnify the sponsors, their agents, Chelsea School District, Chelsea Community Education & State of Michigan from liability or damages as a result of my participation in the Summer Switchback Run 2019.

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