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Rusty Fish

October 05 2024
Manistee MI
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Distances: 26, 53, 100 km
Difficulty: Difficult terrain with longer, steeper hills
Limited to: 250 Participants

The Rusty Fish was designed to show Manistee County that off the beaten path gravel and trailways can interconnect to a much broader Northern Michigan Trail system. The route takes us from Manistee over the river and through the  forest to Iron Fish Distillery in Thompsonville, Michigan. The Betsie River Valley Trail System connects in Thompsonville and will eventually be a gateway to Traverse City (or at least we hope for that).

With multiple route options available we hope that the RF can accommodate to your riding skill level! All of the routes feature mixed surfaces with pavement, dirt roads (West Michigan dirt is a little sandy so we don't say gravel), two-tracks, and a few sandy spots (very limited - we got rid of a very big hill and traded)

We will be donating additional funds raised to two local trail groups this year to help aid in our raising awareness of Manistee County Trails.

A vast majority of the Rusty Fish occurs on gravel/two-track/mixed surfaces. Vehicle traffic should be minimal but please be aware that this is an open road race course with vehicle traffic. You must follow the Michigan Vehicle Code. Cycling road rules apply.  Stop at all stop signs, always yield to the right-away, do not cross the center-line of the road and ride no more than two abreast.

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Start Located At: VFW Walsh Post 4499, Manistee MI
 
 
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2024 Rusty Fish registration is capped at 250 participants.

Swag bag includes! - guaranteed for the first 100 entries!

Shirt - first 100 riders
and more! - probably also for the first 100 riders

 
Facilities
Parking
Toilets
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Support for Participants
Route Signposted
Route Card
Emergency Contact No
Mechanical Support at Rest Stops
 
Community
After Party
Kids Fondo
Fundraising
 
Features
Course Timing
Finishing Medals
Results Within 24 Hours
Photos
Downloadable GPS files
Finish Line Chute
 
Nutrition
Feed / Aid Stations
Post Event Meal(s) Provided As Part of Entry
Number of Aid Stations: 3
 
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Oct 05 2024 - EVENT: Rusty Fish