2nd Annual Boyne 2 Boyne Marathon

9/28/08

Not yet as legendary as the Boston Marathon, the Boyne 2 Boyne marathon is a qualify event to take you there (certification number MI 07026 SH).

Last year, participant reviews were fabulous and we thank you for your feedback.  Based on your feedback, we have made some minor changes to the weekend and event activities. 

- Day before registration and packet-pickup will ALL occur at Boyne Mountain Resort, in the lower level of the Civic Center. 

- ALL award ceremonies will commence following the completion of each participant event.  The ceremonies will take place at Boyne Mountain near the finish chute.  Plan on joining in on the outdoor BBQ this year!

- ALL course mile markers will be visible and will also include the split for half marathon participants to gauge their time.

- The course(s) will remain the same - challenging yet worth the spectacular views along Little Traverse Bay, Bear River and Walloon Lake!!

- We promise to have the same enthusiastic volunteers on the course again for 2008! Thank you for the compliments!!

Taking place in beautiful northern Michigan, the course travels from Boyne Highlands  in Harbor Springs to Boyne Mountain in Boyne Falls.  Enjoy the area's most coveted views as you race along the shores of Little Traverse Bay, Bear River and Walloon Lake, creating the most scenic marathon in the Midwest!

The Boyne 2 Boyne remains committed to encouraging and promoting our youth's fine arts and cultural programs by continuing our partnership/benefactor relationship with Concord Academy of Petoskey. In 2007 they raised over $8,000 for their NEW Performing Arts Center!

Special Thanks: Little Traverse Township, City of Petoskey, Bear Creek Township, Melrose Township, Boyne Valley Township, Emmet County Road Commission, Charlevoix County Road Commission, Michigan Department of Transportation, State Police, Sheriffs Departments, 3 Disciplines and Concord Academy Parents and Students, Coca Cola, Hammer Nutrition, Fletch’s of Petoskey.  All the partners for aid stations as all partner proceeds go to the Concord Academy, Concord staff, Little Traverse Primary Care, Medicap, Mitchell Graphics, MG Maher Co., Oliver McCarthy, Complete Paint, Brakes By the Bay, Cardiac & Vascular Research Center, Bear Cub Outfitters, Preston Feather Building Centers, Wood Welded, Harbor Brenn Insurance Agency, Bay Street Orthopedics, Crooked Tree Arts Center, Nick Oshelski & Family, Eye Specialists, Blissfest, Boyne River Remedy, Brown Motors, Circuit Control, Emmet County Recycling, EMS, Kilwins, Glen’s North, Massage Therapists – Drew Fisher & Sam Sharp, Michigan Maple Block, Northern Michigan Regional Hospital, Red Cross, Seven-Eleven, Spicey Bob’s, Then & Now, Wal-Mart, Way Transportation and Live, Love Laugh Local.

Boyne Highlands and Boyne Mountain always offer a huge variety of amenities for the entire family that range from hiking and biking trails, Solace Spa and golf to Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark.  Head north for the perfect family getaway with a NEW 2008 SPECIAL RATE - lodging starts at only $89 per night, per room!  Why stay anywhere else when you can stay near the action and let the whole family have a great vacation!

For reservations, please call 800.GO.BOYNE (462.6963) and mention promotional code MARA.

For questions regarding race events, please contact www.boyne2boyne.com today!

Race application.

Race brochure.