Packet Pickup

Race Packet Pickup will take place at Whiteside Park (721 E. Sheridan)

Friday, September 25, 2019

12:00-10:00 PM

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All packets not picked up on Friday will be available at the Bus Pickup area on Saturday morning.  Do not get on the bus without your bib!

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The Northern Lights 5k Glow Run will begin at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 25. The start and finish will be at Whiteside Park.

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Saturday Schedule of Events

5:30 Buses begin pickup at Whiteside Park/Ely High School

7:30 Start of Ely Marathon

8:00 Start of Boundary Waters Bank Half Marathon

8:45 Start of Dorothy Molter Root Beer Run

8-3:00 Race Expo and Food Trucks at Whiteside Park

8-3:00 Bounce House Extravaganza at Whiteside Park

10-3:00 JayCees Beer Tent at Whiteside Park

10-2:00 Rhino Rocks Whiteside Park

2:00 Awards Ceremony at Whiteside Park

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Spectators Guide 

Absolutely no cars should be parked along the racecourse.  Cars parked on the racecourse will be towed at the owner's expense.

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Sheridan and Chapman Streets will be cleared of all traffic from 8:30 AM-2:00 PM.

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The Echo Trail, Grant McMahan, Old Winton Road and the Cloquet Line will have one-way traffic for necessary travel only!  Please drive with extreme caution!

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The estimated time of the first half marathon finisher is approximately 9:10 AM.  The first full marathon finisher will be around approximately 9:30 AM.

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Observation Points:

Intersection of Echo to Grant McMahan Blvd: Miles 11-12 of Ely Marathon/ Miles 2-3 of Half Marathon

Cars will have to take 169 West out of Ely and take a right onto Grant McMahan Blvd- no traffic will be allowed on racecourse.

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Winton Main Street: Mile 18 of Ely Marathon/ Mile 5 of Half Marathon

Traffic will be allowed on 169 East of Ely

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Miners Drive: Miles 23-24 of Ely Marathon/ Miles 10-11 of Half Marathon

Parking available at VCC and side streets

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Whiteside Park/Finish Line:

Parking available at Ely Memorial High School and side streets

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