event SCHEDULE back to the top

Saturday, September 15, 2007
3:30 - 6:00 PM

PRE-RACE Packet-Pickup & Registration

  • Beachwalk Resort Community
    202 Beachwalk Ln. Michigan City • (800) 814-7501
  • Register, pick up your race packet, swim in the lake and purchase a sandwich at the Beachwalk Deli.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
6:30 - 8:15 AM Registration & Final Packet Pickup 
8:30 AM 8K Run & 5K Fitness Walk Start
9:00 AM Entertainment
10:00 AM approx. Awards Ceremony
Schedule is subject to change.

why PARTICIPATE back to the top
The Tower Run is a unique, challenging and scenic 8K Run and 5K Fitness Walk showcasing the beautiful lakeshore, parks and beach communities of Michigan City. It is the oldest existing running event in Michigan City attracting participants from all over the country.

a challenging & scenic COURSE back to the top
The course starts in Washington Park and heads through Fedder’s Alley where you’ll make your way to the beautiful shoreline and sandy beaches of Lake Michigan. After mile 1 you’ll run across a boardwalk into the Beachwalk Resort Community where you’ll circle Lake Kai to reach mile 2. Upon exiting the Beachwalk Resort Community you’ll head down scenic Lakeshore Drive to mile 3, climb to the historic WPA Tower and roll back down before reaching mile 4. Mile 5 will take you past several landmarks of Michigan City, including the historic Washington Park Band Shell, the Millennium Park Water Fountain and the Old Lighthouse Museum. The final stretch takes you along the Washington Park Marina. awards PRESENTED back to the top
  • All finishers of the 8K Run & 5K Fitness Walk will receive a “Finisher Ribbon”.
  • First three male & female 8K Run finishers overall.
  • First three finishers in each division of the 8K Run, except Masters (first place overall).
  • The fastest and largest teams, and the team that raised the most money.
  • The first & last participant to register and the youngest & oldest participant to finish.
  • NEW! Award will be presented to the Top Ten finishers of the 5K Fitness Walk. will be presented.
male & female 8K AGE DIVISIONS back to the top
  • 0-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and over
  • Master’s Division 40 and over
additional INCENTIVES back to the top
  • Win a 2 bedroom Guest House Rental for the weekend of the race at the Beachwalk Resort Community, www.beachwalkresort.com! Must register by August 31.
  • Win raffle items from local merchants and sponsors. Including a 3 bedroom Home Rental for use during the off-season at the Beachwalk Resort Community!
  • Participants receive a short sleeved t-shirt with artwork designed by artist John Lucas.

weekend ACCOMMODATIONS back to the top
You are encouraged to make this a weekend event. The Beachwalk Resort Community is offering discounts to all participants for the weekend of race, whether traveling alone or with family and friends.

t-shirt LOGO back to the top

View past t-shirt designs. (currently updating)

calumet region striders GOLD CUP SERIES
The Tower Run is one of 26 officially designated races of the Calumet Region Striders Gold Cup Series www.calstrider.org.

how to get to the RACE back to the top

Washington Park
6 on the Lake
Michigan City, IN 46361
Click Here for Mapquest Directions

  1. Take I-94 East (from Chicago) or West (from Michigan)
  2. Take the US-421 N exit- exit number 34B- towards MICHIGAN CITY. 0.21 miles
  3. Merge onto US-421. 1.57 miles (US-421 becomes FRANKLIN ST. 2.18 miles)
  4. Turn RIGHT onto E 11TH ST. 0.07 miles
  5. Turn LEFT onto PINE ST. 0.59 miles
  6. Take Pine St. (one way going North) over bridge into Washington Park
  7. Follow curve to the right (road becomes Lakeshore Drive)
  8. Turn LEFT into Parking Lot 1 (Parking is free for participants)
  9. Registration and Packet Pickup at the Jaycee Stage (Large pavilion on the right)
 

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Michigan City Parks & Recreation!