COACH RON GUNN'S RUNNING & WALKING EVENTS
ALOHA FANTASY RUN/WALK
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
ALOHA FANTASY RUN/WALK
JANUARY 1
9AM-11AM
Social Distance Start
We invite you to start the new year on a fitness note. For over 40 years Coach Gunn has offered this Hawaiian Fantasy event for runners and walkers. Special course in Dowagiac this year takes you past 15 sculptures and 2 historic mansions. No potluck lunch for your safety. [Get Flier]
All donations will support
St. Paul's Food Bank.
St. Paul's, 306 Courtland, Dowagiac, MI
STEVE'S RUN TRAIL RACE
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
ALOHA FANTASY RUN/WALK
Coach Ron Gunn's original Road and Trail race which he founded and directed for over 30 years. This course remains a classic for serious and casual runners to challenge themselves in the late July heat.
Since 2014 directed by
Coach Gun continues to support
the spirit of this event for student scholarships and cancer research.
NOTE: RunSignUp registration for the SMC virtual event is closed. Donations can be made at sign in for the Retro Course on Saturday, August 1.
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
HIKE FOR HAITI
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
SANDHILL CRANE ALL TRAIL HALF,10k,5k
FUND RAISER FOR HAITI NURSING SCHOOL
Saturday, October 31
Walk or Jog for a great cause
on a great course.
Staggered Start: 10-11am
Donations only (no reg. fee)
Show up, Sign in, Enjoy the course.
(Countryside and vineyards)
Great Wine. Great Fun!
(Wine tasting option after)
"I love this course and Lemon Creek Winery's hospitality! " Coach Gunn
Thank you to our hosts
TURKEY TROT
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
IMPORTANT UPDATE NOV 17, 2020
POSTPONED, NOT VIRUTAL
Due to the recent COVID 19 restrictions from the State of Michigan our 2020 Dowagiac Turkey Trot has been postponed and is now the Shamrock Turkey Trot!
It will run on
Saturday, March 20, 2021.
Complete details will be emailed to everyone now registered, posted here and on Cairn Stone Tours Facebook page.
It is very important to keep everyone safe and your patience and understanding are greatly appreciated.
Coach Gunn loves this course. He has set it up for YOU to enjoy on your own from 9:00AM NOV 21 to 4:00PM NOV 29. Both 5k and 10k maps are available below. Enjoy!
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
ABOUT COACH RON GUNN
Coach Gunn was a collegiate track coach who trained 136 All Americans and eight NJCAA national championship teams,
and has coached several hundred chronologically enhanced adults to succeed with completing a marathon or a marathon-like hike. Many were graduates of his early Marathon running classes at SMC.
After more than 40 years the MNRC
still meets on Monday to run or walk
in fellowship and to stay fit and always welcome new members.
His passion now is coaching adults to achieve an extraordinary level of fitness
and to guide them to experience incredible remote areas around the world.