Chase Race Information

Marathon 7:15AM • Half Marathon 7:15AM • Bridge Run 7:30AM • 5K 7:45AM

September 22, 2012

Thank you for visiting our Chamber Chase informational page.  The Chamber Chase has been scheduled for September 22, 2012. Details and additional information will continuously be updated on this page throughout the summer and in advance of race day.  Thank you for your interest in the Chamber Chase and we look forward to seeing you this September!

2012 Information

Race day registration will be available for all of the race formats. Finisher medals are awarded to all finishers with the top three finishers in each age group receiving awards designed specifically for our event - a little piece of the International Bridge! Medals are not guaranteed if you register after September 1st.

Full and half marathons will start at 7:15 a.m. The bridge run will start at 7:30 a.m. and the 5k will start at 7:45 a.m. The full and half-marathon as well as the bridge run is an out and back course which includes the International Bridge and continues along the river front in historic Sault Ste. Marie. The course is primarily fast and flat, with the exception of inclines on the International Bridge, and extremely scenic. An elevation chart is available. The race will start on the campus of Lake Superior State University with the finish lines located in downtown Sault Ste. Marie. The route is subject to change while we work through the certification process. Final route details will be available during the summer.

Transportation will be available to bring runners back to the starting line and parking.

All marathoners will receive a custom designed Moisture Management Techinical shirt. Please mark appropriate size on your registration. Shirts are not guaranteed if you register after September 1st.

Entry Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable for any reason. Sorry, no exceptions. Once we receive your entry, you will not receive a refund. If you cannot participate, you may not give or sell your number to anyone else. If you are registered for the Marathon you may transfer to the Half Marathon (if you registered for the Marathon before the Half Marathon fills) or Bridge Run without any refund of the difference. You can also transfer from the Half Marathon to the Bridge Run without a refund of the difference. There is a $20.00 fee to transfer races.

Make Checks Payable to the Sault Area Chamber of Commerce and mail to 2581 I-75 Business Spur, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783. Your cancelled check will act as your confirmation.

Marathon Awards

The top three finishers in each age group receive a unique award developed specifically for our event. All participants will receive a finisher’s medal. There will be male and female categories in each of the following age groups, 17 & under, 18-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+.

Parking

Parking is available in the James Norris Physical Education Center of Lake Superior State University. You will need to walk a short distance to the starting location. The path will be well marked.

Travel documents

Yes, we are running the International Bridge; however, we are not entering Canada. Our route turns around prior to passing through Canada Customs. Because we are not entering Canada, you do NOT need to provide a passport or other travel documents to verify citizenship. Please note that no one is allowed on the Bridge without a runner's bib. U.S and Canadian Customs Officials will be on hand to ensure all participants follow the route and no one enters the race from the Canadian side of the bridge.