Entries now being accepted for the Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash             back to home page

The Marquette Area 4th of July Committee is calling all area dogs to enter a new event this July 4th: The Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash. The 1-mile or 2.5 mile run / walk with your dog, in the cool of the morning, away from Independence Day noise and crowds, will begin at 8 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, rain or shine. Entry forms and information can be found at www.marquettejuly4th.org. Registrations may be mailed in advance, or participants can register with a check or exact change event day at Picnic Rocks Park from 7:00-7:45 a.m. Proceeds from the $5 registration fee, which includes a Marquette 4th of July button, will help fund Marquette's 4th of July events. The first 50 dogs entered will receive a U.S. flag bandana. The fastest overall dog in the 1 mile and in the 2.5 mile event will be awarded a trophy. A costume contest for entrants will take place right after the run / walk at approximately 9:15 a.m. at Picnic Rocks, with 1st, 2nd and 3rd place prizes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs must be leashed and have current shots, and it is required that owners clean up after them during the event. Entry forms are available at the Sports Rack, Mares-Z-Doats, and the Chamber of Commerce; or call 249-1011.

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Marquette Area 4th of July Committee’s

A fun run / walk with your dog in the cool of the morning,

away from the noise and crowds.  Sponsored by /

proceeds to the Marquette Area 4th of July Committee.      See bottom of this page for a few photos from years past
 

Saturday, July 4, 2009, 8:00 a.m. starting time, rain or shine.  Registration / Start / Finish at Picnic Rocks Park, corner of Lake Shore Blvd. and East Fair Ave., Marquette, Michigan. 
 

Registration 7:15-7:45 a.m. - bring completed lower portion of this form and $5 (exact amount only; no change will be available) to Picnic Rocks event day; includes official Marquette Area 4th of July button.  First 60 entrants also receive 4th of July bandana for dog.   Checks payable to Marquette Area 4th of July Committee.  Entries may be mailed in advance to:  Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash, c/o 270 Flodin Road, Gwinn, MI  49841.  Questions, call 906-249-1011. 
 

NOTE:  This is a fun run / walk.  Only 2 Overall Fastest Dogs will receive trophies:  1st in the 2.5 mile and 1st in the 1 mile.  (This is not a timed event; please wear a wristwatch to clock your own time.) 
 

NOTES:  Dogs must be well-behaved, leashed, & have current shots.  Owners must pick up after their dogs at Park and on the course. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  No dogs allowed on beach in Picnic Rocks area.   
 

Dog Costume Contest for entrants at 9:15 a.m. (right after run / walk), with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. 
 

_________________________________ Complete below & detach _________________________________ 
 

Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash Entry Form 
 

Check one:    ____ 2.5 miles – OR - ____1 mile      
 

Entry Fee $5; includes Marquette Area 4th of July Button; 1st 60 entrants also receive bandana for dog.  Make checks payable to:  Marquette Area 4th of July Committee. 

If paying event day, pay exact amount (no change will be available). 
 

First Name                          Last Name          Age       Gender 

Address           

City/State/Zip           

Phone Number                                    Email Address     

Dog’s name    Breed                   Current shots expire (date) 

Veterinarian’s name / city / phone #         
 

Release from liability:  In consideration of my participation in the Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash on July 4, 2009, I hereby release and discharge, indemnify, and hold harmless, the Marquette Area 4th of July Committee, its officers and agents, as well as other individuals and entities contributing support to this event, from any liability for damage to or loss of personal  property, sickness, and/or injury from whatever source, legal entanglements, imprisonment, death, loss of money, etc., which might occur as a result of my participation in the Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash.  My participation in this event is strictly voluntary, and I understand that my participation will involve physical exertion and may subject me to physical injury.  I hereby state that I,  and/or my minor child, am physically able to undertake the activity level required to participate, and I understand that neither the Marquette Area 4th of July Committee nor any sponsor or supporter of the event provides any medical coverage to any participation in this event.   I also allow use of any photo and / or video of me or my minor child taken at the 2009 Marquette Sunrise Dog Dash for publicizing the event. 
 
 
 
 

Participant's signature                Date           If under 18, parent/guardian signature     Date

________________________________ Complete above & detach _________________________________ 
 

A few photos from years past :