We've compiled a list of FAQs that will help you navigate where and when to be. When is registration and bib pick-up? Registration and bib pick-up will be open at Cross Country Sports from 6:30 to 8:00pm, Friday, August 16th and 8:30 to 10:00am, Saturday, August 17th. Kids race registration is from 6:30 to 8:00pm on Friday, August 16th and to 7:30 to 8:30am, Saturday August 17th. Where should I park? Please park your vehicle near the Calumet Colosseum, in the school parking lot behind (North of) the Colosseum, or in one of the two snow dump areas indicated on the map. Do NOT park in the Chalet parking area as we need that for race staff. Where does the race start? The 15- and 30-mile races will start at the Swedetown Chalet where the driveway meets Osceola Rd. Download the handout map at the bottom of this page for a detailed picture. When does the race start? The 15- and 30-mile races begin at 11:00 a.m. EDT. Where does the race finish? All races, including the kid's, will finish at the Swedetown Chalet. Where can I watch the race? We have several viewpoints marked on the handout you can download below. Two of the viewpoints will be near Osceola Rd. We ask that you do not park on Osceola Rd for safety purposes. The other viewpoint will be near the water towers which you can access via Bridge Street. Where can I get a shower? You can get a shower at the Calumet Colosseum. The Colosseum locker rooms will be open from 11:30 am - 3:00 pm. They are located in the basement. Just follow the signs after entering the front doors. Please clean up after yourselves at the Colosseum which will ensure our having this available for future races. When and where are the kid's races? The kids races will start at 9:00 a.m. at the Swedetown Chalet. Their race will begin at the top of the drive way. Please see the attached handout map (located at the bottom of this page) for the marked location. The 40-yard untimed event will start at 9:50 a.m. in the same location as the 2- and 4-mile races. When are the awards? The awards for the 15-mile, 30-mile, and kids races will take place at 3:00 p.m. at the corner of 5th and Oak Street downtown Calumet (near Cross Country Sports). See attached handout map for the location marker. Where is a good place to get a bite to eat? Downtown Calumet offers many great restaurants including: Michigan House Cafe & Brewpub, Carmelitas Southwestern Grille, Cafe Rosetta, Jim's Pizza, Offshore Fish & Chips, and Calumet Pizza Works. Not to mention, you can get a pasty from one of our local shops (like Connie's Kitchen or Toni's) at Pasty Fest which will be going on downtown. What can I do while waiting for awards? There will be lots going on downtown in celebration of Pasty Fest. You can check out the whole itinerary here on their website. There will be a parade, music, pasty judging contest and more. You can also browse the local downtown shops like Copper World, the Calumet Mercantile, Calumet Floral, Cross Country Sports, or grab an excellent cup of coffee at Keweenaw Coffee Works. ![]()
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