The Ham Run Half Marathon

May 4, 2008

Join outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers and other runners for a unique opportunity to run on a Scenic Byway, Northern Minnesota's very own Gunflint Trail. The Ham Run is the perfect way to celebrate Earth Day and Mother Nature while running in the Superior National Forest. Spring is a time of re-birth and growth and the Gunflint will be greening up, especially along parts of the race course that were affected by the Ham Lake Fire in 2007. With each step you take you will be a part of the natural world along the Gunflint Trail and the surrounding Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. There are very few places on the earth as beautiful as the Gunflint Trail and there is no other race course like it in the world. We invite you to join us on this journey as we partake in the Ham Run Half Marathon.

The Ham Run Half Marathon is proud to be a member of the Green Team. Changing the world one step at a time by implementing environmentally friendly practices at our running event.

Is a half-marathon too much for you? Are you afraid to run a 5K? Don't worry about it. This event is about the journey rather than how long it takes to get to the destination. A day of fun and companionship on the Gunflint Trail.

Thank you to the many faithful sponsors and volunteers of the Ham Run Half Marathon for without them this race would not have been possible.

Grand Marais State Bank

 Lake Superior Trading Post

 Gunflint Trail Association

Christie Printing Company

Northern Wilds Media, Inc.

Wenonah Canoes



Bernick's Beverages

Race without a Trace

Upper Shore Center for Athletics and Fitness
This race will benefit the Upper Shore Center for Athletics and Fitness, a part of Cook County Community Education.
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