Maps and Directions
The race course is run on roads and sidewalks throughout DeWitt, MI. The course is fairly flat and will start outside the DeWitt High School. All distances end on the path between the High School and tennis courts.
Half-Marathon Race
The 10K and Half-Marathon both start on the southwest side of the high school and follow the same route for 5.5 miles. The first 3 miles of the 10K and Half-Marathon course are a gradual downhill and are on the road, sidewalks and paved paths. Miles 3-5.5 are on the road and go around a private lake. At mile 5 there is a gravel path with an uphill climb. Miles 5 thru 6 will have both inclines and declines and is split between the road and wide sidewalks. The half marathon continues on to miles 6-7.5 on the sidewalk passing several of DeWitt's City Parks taking runners downhill and across the Looking Glass River and into historic downtown DeWitt. Miles 7.5 - 8 travels through a private wooded retreat center with miles 8-10 taking runners out into the country where for a half a mile runners will run on a dirt road. The last few miles are a gradual uphill. The finish goes past the school entrace and down to DeWitt Road, turning south.
10K Race
The 10K and Half-Marathon both start on the southwest side of the high school and follow the same route for 5.5 miles. The first 3 miles of the 10K and Half-Marathon course are a gradual downhill and are on the road, sidewalks and paved paths. Miles 3-5.5 are on the road and go around a private lake. At mile 5 there is a gravel path with an uphill climb. Miles 5 thru 6 will have both inclines and declines and is split between the road and wide sidewalks. The finish goes past the school entrace and down to DeWitt Road, turning south.
5K Race
New for 2022: The 5K course starts and ends on the path between the high school and tennis courts. The route turns north along DeWitt Road and loops through a subdivision before returning along the same path.
Start / Finish Area
The half marathon and 10K will start on the southwest side of the high school. The 5K will start on the northeast side of the high school. All races will finish on the northeast side of the high school, on the path between the tennis courts and high school.
Packet pickup is at the DeWitt High School in the cafeteria.
Restrooms are available in the High School.
Directions/Parking/Traffic Flow
All traffic will enter from Schavey Road and Pride Drive or North Panther and Herbison. South Panther will be closed to incoming traffic. All traffic is to exit via South Panther.
All non-local Traffic: Take I-69 to Exit #85 (DeWitt Road). Turn south off the exit then right (east) onto Clark Road. Turn left (north) onto Schavey Road. Enter Pride Drive on the right.
Entry from Clark Road onto S. Panther Drive, and exiting via Pride Drive onto Schavey Road will be allowed after the last 10K or Half-Marathon racers pass that point of the race (approximately 8:45 and 9:30 respectively).
Traffic in and around the race course will be monitored by the DeWitt Township and the City of DeWitt Police Departments.
Spectator Viewing
In order to ease traffic congestion and keep the participants safe, the following areas are recommended for viewing the race. We ask that for the safety of our runners there be no traffic along Herbison Road, West Geneva or East Geneva. Also any bags brought into the stadium will be subject to being searched. Please plan ahead, knowing the timing and routes of all events.
DeWitt High School
Schavey Road Elementary School
Limited Viewing at Larkwood and Alpine
Limited Viewing at Waxwing and West Geneva
Limited Viewing at Elmwood and East Geneva
West Herbison and DeWitt Road (Parking at the DeWitt Sports Park)
Riverside Park (Parking off of Dill Dr)
McGuire Park
Finish Line inside DeWitt High School Stadium