M22 Challenge registration opens March 1
From staff reports
Registration for the 11th annual M22 Challenge will open on March 1 at 8 a.m. The Challenge, which takes place June 8, capitalizes on the majestic landscape and waterscape of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. It is considered to be “the most beautiful race in America” because of its notoriously scenic site. The race itself has grown exponentially in 11 years, jumping from just 132 participants in 2009, to filling our 900 participant race cap in minutes when registration opens each March.
The M22 Challenge attracts competitive athletes from all over the country. For some, it’s just about having fun and enjoying the event in such a beautiful location. Athletes take off from the start line on M-109 in Glen Arbor in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, with the infamous “Dune Climb” on the Sleeping Bear Dunes, kicking off the start to the 22-mile race. From there, athletes jump on their bikes for a 17-mile race up Inspiration Point and around Big and Little Glen Lake, and finish with a 2.5-mile paddle on kayaks or on stand up paddle boards in Little Glen Lake before crossing the finish line.
Those interested in competing in this years race can find more information on registration by visiting: www.m22challenge.com
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