![]() ![]() I'll take care of the financial end you worry about the technical stuff and we will both have to worry about how to market this venture, okay?"Įric stated, "I need to get to the high school to time a track meet." He continued, "We need about $55,000 in equipment, and we should target about a 20 percent return on invested capital. "Let's not get ahead of ourselves," John answered back. For example, we can get into web site development that can add revenue, and online registration will also bring in more funds." Son," he continued, "we need to generate a lot more than $30,000 a year if you want to replace your current salary at the sports shop."Įric replied, "Yeah, I know, but there are a lot of things we can do to generate more revenue. John responded, "Maybe, but what I want to know is, how long it will take us to break into the black (make a profit). It was a critical time for the business because, as excited as the two were about the prospects for the new business, there were many unknowns.Įric said, "Dad, there is a lot of potential even if we get part of the timing market." He continued, "I bet we could gross $30,000 in sales the first year." This business focused on timing all sorts of races including biking, swimming, skiing, triathlons, marathons, and similar types of race activities. They were concerned about a decision they needed to make regarding a significant investment in new equipment. It's probably a good time to mention that the proceeds from the race go to fund youth cross country skiing through the Superiorland Ski Club.John Matter and his son Eric were discussing a new business they had just formed in April, 2009, called Superior Timing, LLC. We are very fortunate to have 30 years of community support for this amazing race. Please thank the following businesses for supporting this year's race. Michigan Resident Motorcycle: $11 per vehicle ![]() If you don't have one, here are the prices for the self-service pay pole, located in the parking lot. You need a recreation passport on your vehicle to park in the Little Presque Recreation Area Parking Lot. This race is free in keeping with the Superiorland Ski Club's mission to promote youth sport. This is untimed race, and is a great chance for kids to experience racing. The course will be an out and back on the bike path. It starts and finishes at the South Beach Parking lot. The Upper Peninsula Health Plan Kids Race is Friday, Septemat 6:30 pm. Cell service is almost non-existent on the course, and if someone is lost, we need to physically go look for them. The time limit is meant to keep us all safe. It is a 1 mile walk (shorter depending on where you parked, back to the finish). We will ask any runners that do not make it to the final aid station at Wetmore Landing/Gravel Pit by 12:15 pm to hand in their bibs. ![]() The Half-Marathon has a four hour time limit. ![]() Packet pickup is also available race morning at Little Presque, starting at 8:15 am. Packet Pickup will take place at South Beach on Lake Street in Marquette. Please follow parking volunteers as they direct you to the next available spot. Parking at t Little Presque Recreation Area is limited. We are also asking you to consider parking at Wetmore Landing (until that lot is full) and walk the mile to the start. We ask you to carpool to the race start/finish. Parking, Packet Pickup, Race Times, Time Cutoff, Kids Race and more. (Add a five dollars to the rates for the day before and day of registration.) Online registration runs through Septemat midnight.ĭay before and day of registration are also available at the following times and locations:ĭay Before Registration: 4 - 7 pm, South Beach Packet Pickup, Marquette, MIĭay of Registration: 8:15 am - 9:30 am, Little Presque Isle Some sections of the half marathon course are extreme. The course then winds back down to Lake Superior for a 1.5 mile stretch of rugged running from Wetmore landing back to the finish at Little Presque Isle. From there it gently winds up 300’ of elevation to views of the Huron Mountain Range from the top of Bareback Ridge. Age group awards will be handed out at the end of each race.īeginning at Little Presque Isle, the half marathon course runs for 1.5 miles along Lake Superior beaches and then passes pristine Harlow Lake. Runners in the half-marathon, 5k, and 5 mile hike will each receive a shirt. Packet pickup will take place at South Beach, near Downtown Marquette. 3 hours from Green Bay & the Mackinac Bridge, 5 hours from Milwaukee, WI & Duluth, MN. Half Marathon, 5K and 1K Youth Trail Runs plus a 5 Mile Hike at picturesque Little Presque Isle on Lake Superior: ~5 miles north of Marquette, Michigan. Join us for our 31st Annual Lake Superior Shore Run. ![]()
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