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Friday, July 03, 2009

Horsetail Scramble to offer run, walk, picnic at Churning Rapids July 4

HANCOCK -- The 17th Annual HorseTail Scramble 10K Trail Run and 5K leisurely Fitness Walk will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, at Churning Rapids, 53044 Hwy M 203, Hancock (4.5 mi. past Hancock Beach on M 203 towards McLain State Park).

Churning Rapids host Terry Kinzel asks a young volunteer to help distribute awards and prizes at the 2008 Horsetail Scramble. (Photo by Keweenaw Now)

Join the fun –- glide along forested trails past woodland streams, view Lake Superior from the pasture against the sky and take a jump in the pond to cool off at the end. Scramblers are invited to join the music (Rhythm 203 will perform favorites), feast and festivities following the Scramble. If you stay for the celebration, please bring a dish to share.



Rhythm 203 plays a variety of folk music at the Horsetail Scramble. Here they perform a favorite tune during the 2008 celebration. (Video clip by Keweenaw Now)

WARNING: The Scramble is run in the afternoon of a summer day over woodland trails. All risk is accepted by the scramblers themselves.

Kids of all ages enjoy games like the PiƱata at the 2008 Horsetail Scramble picnic following the races. (Photo by Keweenaw Now)

There is no entry fee. Any donation is welcome! Donations will go to the Keweenaw Land Trust’s Land Stewardship Fund. KLT has received pledges matching the first $1500 and would like to take advantage of the whole match. Those donating at least $15 will receive a Horsetail Scramble bandana and a compact fluorescent bulb.

For more information contact Terry Kinzel at 906-482-6827. Join the fun and support the Keweenaw Land Trust!

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