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Let's Get Running! (HGT)

Name: Let's Get Running! (HGT)
Start: 2026-03-16
End: 2026-05-16
Location: Houghton

Houghton, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 16 Mar, 2026 – 16 May, 2026

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sell $125.00

About the Event

What: A coach-led 9 week training program designed for those wishing to get into the wonderful world of running. The goal of the program is to build confidence and safely build experience with the goal of running a 5K race!

Who: Whether you are brand new to running, used to run and want to get back into it, or just looking for a community of like-minded individuals to share your running journey with, Let's Get Running is for you!

When: Mondays at 5:30 PM. Starting March 16th through Monday May 11th.

The program will meet once a week for 9 weeks with an experienced coach leading the way. Groups workouts will take place Mondays starting at 5:30 PM on March 16th and will continue through Monday May 11th, with our goal race on Saturday May 16th. Plan to spend two additional days per week to complete your running homework on your own.

Where: Kestner Waterfront Park. Meet in the large parking lot, we'll be warming up together and running on the sidewalks.

Goal Race: All participants will receive complimentary registration into the Spring Awakening 5K on May 16th.

Additional Perks: All participants will receive exclusive discounts at Queen City Running Company during the duration of the program.

Races Offered

Let's Get Running 5K Training Program

Mar 16, 2026

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Distance — Lets Get Running 5K Training Program

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Type — Running

timer

17:30

sell

$125.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for March in Houghton.

thermostat Temperature

-6.2° / 2.3°

wb_sunny Feels like

-11.6° / -2.8°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 41m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

1.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.8)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:04

nightlight Sunset

20:01

About Houghton

Learn more about the host city, Houghton.

Houghton is the largest city in and the county seat of Houghton County in the U.S. state of Michigan. Located on the Keweenaw Peninsula, Houghton is the largest city in the Copper Country region. It is the fifth-largest city in the Upper Peninsula, with a population of 8,386 at the 2020 United States census. Houghton is the principal city of the Houghton micropolitan area, which includes all of Houghton and Keweenaw counties. Houghton lies upon the Keweenaw Waterway, a partly natural, partly artificial waterway connecting at both ends to Lake Superior. Across the waterway from Houghton lies the city of Hancock.