Leelanau Experiences

Item Description

This silent auction item will be presented for final bidding at our annual picnic on Thursday, August 6th.

This unique multi-sport event will definitely challenge all athletes, from first time racers to professional competitors. The M22 Challenge is a run, bike, paddle event held in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, recognized as "The Most Beautiful Place in America." Aside from the physical challenge, the overwhelming beauty of the race course and the camaraderie of fellow racers will make this event one you won’t forget!

The M22 Challenge is limited to the first 900 registered participants. Often registration sells out quickly: under a couple hours, often in 15 minutes. This ticket GUARANTEES you will be entered in the M22 Challenge. No rushing to register before everyone else does with a risk of not getting in! Making these entry tickets Priceless.

TESTIMONIALS:

“I am in LOVE! My new boyfriend is triathlons and his name is The M22 Challenge! The race was well organized, fun, and in an incredibly beautiful place!!! I had a blast!! Is it weird that I am sad the race is over? My only fear is that I won’t be quick enough to make the cut when the registration opens up next year. I know it sells out within a few hours."

-From Event Exit Survey

“I have competed all over the world and this event is by far the most scenic, well run and fun event to compete in–this will be an annual event for me.”
-From Event Exit Survey

“Probably the most beautiful and best-organized race I’ve ever done.  Fabulously fun, party atmosphere, everybody in the mood for a good time – you guys rock!”
-From Event Exit Survey

“This is the most fun, most well organized, most scenic, and most challenging race in Michigan if not the entire Midwest.”
-From Event Exit Survey

Item Special Note

http://www.m22.com/

THE COURSE:  RUN – BIKE – PADDLE
The M-22 Challenge will begin at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore  park (aka Little Glen Lake Picnic Area) located on the northwest corner of Little Glen Lake at 8:00am.
RUN: Athletes will run south down M-109 and into the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore “Dune Climb” park to face a steep and sandy climb up the dune. The reward at the top is the view! Competitors will then run down the dune and along a groomed trail to M-109. On the road, runners will sprint back to the event site and transition area to complete the 2.5 mile run. Approximately half of the run will take place on pavement.
BIKE: The bike portion is 17 miles around Big and Little Glen Lake.  This course takes competitors through downtown Glen Arbor, along sections of the Crystal River and the famous M22, and of course, a monster climb up Inspiration Point. There will be volunteers at all major intersections, but keep in mind you must follow traffic laws and be aware of cars pulling in and out of driveways. Riders are required to stay as close as possible to the white line on the road, absolutely no crossing of the yellow line. Helmets are mandatory for the biking portion.
PADDLE: Transitioning from a bike to the water, the third and final portion of the event  is by far the most challenging. Participants paddle out and back into Little Glen Lake for 2.5 miles. Athletes are only allowed to use one (1) paddle to hand power their chosen craft (kayak, standup paddle board, anything else you can dream up! ) A two blade paddle is allowed, but in no way can the paddle be fixed to the craft. At the end of the paddle portion, athletes will jump out of their boats and run through the water to the finish line. (Participants need to wear or have a PFD on their craft).