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• January 26, 2008
  Winter Switchback Run
  EVENT: ROAD RACE
  LOCATION: Grass Lake, MI
  DIRECTIONS: I-94 to exit 153. North 3 miles to Green Road. Right 1 mile.
  TIME: 10:00 AM
  FEE: $5
  DISTANCES:
  5K TRAIL RUN
  POINT OF CONTACT: Eric Swager
  PHONE: 734-433-9338
  EMAIL seejulierun@gmail.com
  MAILING ADDRESS:
  13183 McKinley
  Chelsea, MI - 48118
  Comments or other Race Information:

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  Can You Handle….. THE Winter SWITCHBACKS ? What: Probably the toughest 5K you have ever attempted. Roughly 4 loops of what locals call “the switchbacks”. Dirt, rocks, uphill, poor footing predominately on tight, terrible trails. Hopefully icy, slippery, and/or drift-covered. Also- the course is probably long. The loops cover a section of the Waterloo trail system, and on Green Road, a little-traveled chunk of hills and dirt. Basically, it is the stuff that would make a Mule puke. Where: The start is uphill from the poorly maintained parking lot on the south side of Green Road, near the eastern Jackson County line. Take I-94 Exit 153 North 2 or 3 miles. Go east on Green road for approximately ¾ mile. When: 10 AM on Saturday, Jan 28. This ensures that the race will be cold and miserable, and the wind has had a chance to kick up. The horse excrement sometimes is partially thawed, and makes a messy “soup” that will reduce traction. Why: Good luck explaining this one to your friends. Awards: There will be no awards. BUT, anyone who finishes the race without walking will receive a unique “I Conquered the Switchbacks” keychain OR a coveted Mike Holik signature award. Cost: A $5 Bill. No checks or anything that would require technology. We will have no change. There will be no pre-registration. Race day registration will start at 9 AM, and will be limited to the first 50 lunatics. The money will go towards the keychains and towards the Chelsea Runners club. Other features:  No water. If you want refreshments, bring your own or go without.  No bathrooms. Runners should use the stump by that big pile of rocks, or the outhouses about 1 mile north at Clear Lake park.  No splits. They probably wouldn’t be accurate anyways.  No music, cheerleaders, or other entertainment. You will get nothing except possibly frostbite if you survive.  Anyone caught wearing headphones, excessive spandex, or fancy matching workout clothing will be shunned.  Additional running allowed. Before or after the race, you can get lost on the brutal, seemingly infinite Waterloo-Pinckney trail system that connects with the course. You may cut a hole in the ice at Clear Lake and get cleaned off if you wish.  Any questions, please call 734-433-9338 or email Julie Swager at seejulierun@gmail.com.

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