“Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of It - presented by First National Bank of St. Ignace

“Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of It - presented by First National Bank of St. Ignace Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong><span style="font-size:24pt">&#x1f3c3;‍♀️ New Date, New Theme, Same Fun! &#x1f342;</span></strong></span></p> <h5 style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>Registration for the 10K Run or 5K Run/Walk opens soon!</strong></span></h5> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Get ready for the Annual &#34;Moie Brown Memorial&#34; Run for the Health of It, presented by First National Bank of St. Ignace! This year’s event is <strong><span style="font-size:14pt">bigger </span></strong>and <span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="background-color:rgb( 241 , 196 , 15 )">brighter</span> </span>than ever—with the return of the Color Run and complimentary root beer floats for all participants!</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Join us on the Mackinac Straits Health System campus in St. Ignace for the in-person run/walk. Stick around town after the race and celebrate the Annual St. Ignace Fall Fest, happening at the Little Bear Arena.</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><em>Prefer to participate virtually?</em> You can join the fun from anywhere—your neighborhood, favorite trail, or even another state!</span></p> <p style="line-height:1"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">We’re moving for a cause, celebrating community spirit, and honoring the legacy of Moie Brown, a beloved supporter of our hospital and community! We can&#39;t wait to see you in September! </span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">&#x1f4f8; Don’t forget to share your colorful photos and results using #stignacerunforthehealthofit so we can celebrate with you! All proceeds benefit Mackinac Straits Health System and Evergreen Living Center.</span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"></span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>            When: </strong>Saturday, September 26, 2026; announcements will begin at approximately 8:15, with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 AM</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>            Where:</strong> Mackinac Straits Health System St. Ignace Campus (or anywhere your feet will take you with our virtual race option!)</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><em>            Registration includes a commemorative T-shirt or Long Sleeve Shirt and a finisher&#39;s medal</em></span></p> <p style="line-height:1"> </p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Important Dates</span></strong></span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"></span></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2026 &#34;Moie Brown Memorial&#34; Run for the Health of It—in-person or virtually! Plan ahead and mark your calendars:</span></span></p> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Early Bird Registration Opens:</strong></span> November 1, 2025</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Discounted Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends:</strong></span> February 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Registration with a Guarantee of a Commemorative Shirt Ends:</strong></span> August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Online Registration for IN-PERSON ONLY Ends:</strong></span> September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.<span style="font-size:10pt"><em> <span style="background-color:rgb( 194 , 224 , 244 )">(in-person registration available at 8:00 a.m. on race day)</span></em></span></span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>In-Person Race:</strong></span> September 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong>Virtual Race:</strong></span> September 26, 2026, to October 10, 2026, at 11:50 p.m.</span></li></ul> <p> <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><em>*We guarantee a specially designed t-shirt or long-sleeve along with a cool medal to those who register by <strong>Monday, August 2, 2026</strong>.</em></span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><em> Virtual participants can expect to have their shirts and medals mailed to them before the race. We </em><span style="text-decoration:underline"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 );text-decoration:underline">DO NOT</span></strong></span><strong><span style="color:rgb( 224 , 62 , 45 )"> </span></strong>ship <em>to Canada. </em></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>Award Information</strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">We’re excited to celebrate our participants with custom awards handcrafted by the talented LaSalle High School Woodshop class!</span></p> <ul><li style="line-height:1.5"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>Overall Male &amp; Female Finishers</strong></span>: <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Awards for each race</span></li><li style="line-height:1.5"><span style="text-decoration:underline;color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong>Age Group Awards</strong></span>: <span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Handmade awards for the following categories:</span> <ul><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">14 &amp; Under</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">15–25</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">26–39</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">40–49</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5">40–59</li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">60–69</span></li><li style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );line-height:1.5"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">70&#43;</span></li></ul> </li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">If you’d like to purchase additional T-shirts or long sleeve tops, or have additional questions, please contact Race Director, Lani Fettig, at <em>lfettig&#64;mshosp.org.</em></span></p> <p> </p> <h4><span style="color:rgb( 53 , 152 , 219 )"><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline">Course Directions</span></strong></span></h4> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Both the 5K and 10K races start at Mackinac Straits Health System in St. Ignace promptly at 8:30 a.m.</span></p> <ul><li style="line-height:2"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>5K Course:</strong> Runners head out to North State Street, then N. Airport Road past the airport and a small hill. After turning onto S. Airport Road, the course heads downhill back toward the hospital, looping around Evergreen Living Center to the finish line.</span><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"></span></li><li style="line-height:1.1"><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>10K Course:</strong> Follows the same route initially, then turns onto N. State Street, continuing to Reagon Street, Lemotte Street, and Cheeseman Road. Runners turn around about a mile out and return to finish at the hospital loop around Evergreen Living Center.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Course Support: Standing signs, painted road markers, and volunteers will be placed throughout the courses to guide participants.</span></li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Copy and paste for route maps:</p> <p>Run For Health 5K - 5km Running Route near Saint Ignace (ID: 2239783) (plotaroute.com)</p> <p>Run For Health 10K - 10km Running Route near Saint Ignace (ID: 2239795) (plotaroute.com)</p> <p>*Courses are subject to change slightly due to upcoming construction projects.</p>