Name: 46th Annual Dork Brothers Independence Day 5K & 1 Mile
Start: 2024-07-04T15:00:00-04:00
Location: The APlex - Alpena Events Complex

46th Annual Dork Brothers Independence Day 5K & 1 Mile

46th DORK BROTHERS 5K RUN/WALK & 1 Mile
Thursday, Independence Day, July 4, 2024
8:30 am/9:00 a.m.
APLEX – Woodward Avenue - next to Northern Lights Arena
Sponsored by the Dork Brothers Racing Team
Proceeds: United Way of Northeast Michigan – Dolly Parton Imagination Library
REGISTER TODAY: https://www.adventuresignup.com/Race/MI/Alpena/DorkBrothers5K
Events: 1 Mile & 5K Open Run/Walk. These events are in-person on July 4th 1 Mile starts at 8: 30 am and 5K at 9:00 am.
Registration: Pre-registration is encouraged! Race day registration will occur from 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Registration is available on-line at RunSignup (search for Dork Brothers 5K) and paper registration is available at the Alpena Chamber of Commerce, APlex or available from United Way Northeast Michigan. Paper registration can be downloaded at www.unitedwaynemi.org or at the Dork Brothers Facebook page.
Race Packet Pick Up: Race packet including race number can be picked up at United Way of Northeast Michigan’s office at 108 Water Street from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Wednesday, July 3rd and at 7:30 am - 8:30 am on race morning at the APlex.
5K Awards: Special awards for 1st overall male & female, 1st Masters male & female (age 40 -59) and 1st Senior male & female (age over 60). Top 3 age group finishers will receive medals. Age groups include:
0-9, 10-12, 13-15, 16-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39,40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70-79, 80+
1 Mile Awards: All finisher will receive medal.
5K Entry Fee: Registration after 5/31 is $25 adults, $15 students, and on race day - $30 adults, $20 students. This does not include t-shirt. If t-shirt is desired the cost is additional $5 for pre-registration, $10 on race day.
T-Shirt: Special design t-shirts will be available at a cost of $5 pre-registration, $10 race day.
All proceeds of this event go to support the work of the United Way of Northeast Michigan as they bring the Dolly Parton Imagination Library to preschool aged children 0-5 in Alpena County.