Lake Superior State University men’s and women’s cross country and track & field are hosting the 2nd Annual Sault Strut 5K.  Run or walk the Thanksgiving themed event on Saturday, November 18, at 9am.  Packet pickup will only be available on race morning near the start/finish area beginning at 7:00am.  All participants will receive a Sault Strut medal.  Age group awards for 1st place in age groups 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.  The course is flat and fast mostly on bike path with the start/finish on the indoor track inside Norris Center.  Hot chocolate and coffee will be available to keep you warm and we have the added benefit of indoor restrooms as well.  Turkeys will be given to the top 4 overall male and female finishers.  A costume contest will follow the race with an additional award for best dressed.  All proceeds go directly to support the travel and gear for the men’s and women’s cross country and track teams at LSSU.  We hope to see you there dressed up in your finest Thanksgiving apparel!  Live results timing by Yooper Running Company.

Course Records:

Men’s: Cody Aldridge, 19:14.4 (6:11 pace), 2022

Men’s Master: Stephen Camp, 26:15.2 (8:27 pace), 2022

Women’s: Shannon Newman, 21:12.4 (7:28 pace), 2022

Women’s Master: Shannon Newman, 21:12.4 (7:28 pace), 2022

Course Map

Start and Finish inside Norris Center on Indoor Track not shown on map.  Makes for 5k distance total.  Will run on bike path if clear.  If there is significant snowfall will run on road once course gets to Meridian St. about 400m into race.  First 400-800m of bike path (LSSU property) will be plowed if snow prior to entering road.