"The CopperDog 150"

February 28 thru March 2, 2014

Almost Ready To Go!

Click Here for the 2014 CopperDog150 Event Schedule

Race Map

"The Great Bear Chase"

March 8th 2014

"Get Ready"

"Get Set"

"Go Register"

Registration

Are you interested in partaking in the 34th annual Portage Health Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon? Of course you are, and you’re in the right place. We’ve got everything you need right here.

How to register?

• Register Online! We’ve partnered with Athletepath.com to offer on-line registration, click here to register now!
• Download the GBC 2014 Registration Form. Print it out. Fill it out. Mail it to Great Bear Chase; 921 W. Sharon Ave; Houghton, MI 49931. (Pro tip 1: Make sure to include a check! Pro tip 2: Checks should be written out to the Great Bear Chase.)
• We can also mail you a registration form. Give us a call at  (906) 369-2460 , or e-mail us at info@greatbearchase.com and we’ll send you a printed copy.
• We will have last-minute registration the day before the event on Friday, March 7 at the Calumet Readiness Center, which is located northeast of Calumet at 57707 Military Ave, Calumet, MI 49913. Last minute registration will run from 2:30 to 8 p.m. Remember, there is no race-day registration.
• What did you say? You’re worried about snow and you don’t want to register early? There is no reason to worry. Seriously. Just click here. We’ve cancelled only once in 33 years due to a lack of snow. We typically have a 12″ to 24″ base for the race.

Want a reminder as the event gets closer? Register for our mailing list!

How much will it cost?

*There is no refund available if you change to the 10k event, but there will not be an additional charge.
*To change to any other event there is a $10 charge, plus whatever the difference is between the two races and when you change races (for example, if you registered for a 25 km race in December, and switch to the 50 km on March 5, you’ll pay $10 to switch, and $15 to cover the difference).
*There is a flat $35 fee for racers 16-and-under for the 25k events.
*A team discount is available: $3 off each entry fee if five or more register as a team; or $5 off each fee if 10 or more register. This team discount can now be processed through our on-line partner, just mention what team you’re a part of when you register.

Miracles on Main Street: Red Jacket Educational Institute

Imagine a village serving as a community campus for youth enrichment, community recreation, and lifelong education: A village rich in cultural heritage with a people determined to preserve their community heritage, improve economic prosperity, and provide a broad range of educational opportunities for citizens of all ages. Welcome to Calumet, Michigan and “Miracles on Main Street.”

Main Street Calumet is spearheading this project and has recruited a one-of-a-kind “Miracle Network”; an unprecedented and unique community partnership of local government, school, federal agency, and nonprofit organizations to create and deliver educational, vocational, historic preservation, and recreation programs to the residents of Calumet and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Current partners in the “Miracle Network” include: the Public Schools of Calumet, Laurium and Keweenaw (CLK); the National Park Service (NPS); Keweenaw National Historical Park; the Charter Township of Calumet; the Village of Calumet; the Calumet Theatre; the Keweenaw Heritage Center at St Anne’s; and other interested entities and individual citizens. Located within the boundaries of Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Red Jacket Educational Institute’s campus consists of the historic buildings owned by these groups....READ MORE

Main Street Calumet Downtown Partners

Calumet-Laurium Keweenaw Rotary

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Upcoming Calumet Events:

Copperdog 150

Feb. 28 - March 2. 2014

Great Bear Chase

March 8, 2014

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