A Seriously Hairy 5K

Details: Category: Miscellaneous; October 04, 2016

The Great Beerd Run at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa

Facial Hair, A Fun Run & Beer. The Great Beerd Run will be held on November 12, 2016 at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. The untimed run celebrates all things Beer and Beard with on-course beer tastings provided by Beards Brewery, Short's Brewery and Right Brain Brewery. The entire course is on Resort property with a post-race tent that features race grub, music, beer and a Best Beard contest with prizes for the best "Natural" and "Assisted" beards. Start Time: 10 a.m. Registration Fee: $40.

The Registration Fee includes race entry, knitted beard beanie, race medal, three (3) beer samples, entrance into post-race party and one glass of beer during the post-race party.

The race is open to participants age 21 or over and participants are required to provide a photo ID on the day of the race, before the race start. To register and for more information visit the official site: thegreatbeerdrun.com

Grand Traverse Resort and Spa is one of the Midwest’s finest, full-service, year-round resorts featuring nearly 600 guest rooms, 54 holes of championship golf including courses designed by Jack Nicklaus and Gary Player, a full-service spa, and upscale dining and shopping. “Michigan’s Premier Resort Experience.” For Grand Traverse Resort and Spa details, call 800-236-1577 or visit grandtraverseresort.com.

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