Come join us for a fun and family friendly event in memory of a man who was very well received in his community and the silent sports community as well. The Gary Engstrom Memorial 5K takes place on the beautiful Iron Belle blacktop trail from the Bessemer, MI City Hall …
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Come join us for a fun and family friendly event in memory of a man who was very well received in his community and the silent sports community as well.
The Gary Engstrom Memorial 5K takes place on the beautiful Iron Belle blacktop trail from the Bessemer, MI City Hall to the Township Park in Ramsay, MI. Come and witness the breathtaking fall colors on this scenic course which features several small rolling hills as well as sweeping “S” curve leading to the final 1/3 of the course being all down hill! Immediately following the event there will be LIVE music and food available to purchase with all proceeds being donated to the Gogebic County Veterans.
EVERYONE is welcome runners, walkers, babies in strollers, and even bikers!
Gary Engstrom was one of Gogebic County’s premier long-distance runners. From the early days of the running boom in the late 1960’s Gary emerged as a stellar, determined, and consistent runner. Gary was a legend not only as a runner but as a helpful person, always willing to help not only other runners but people in need. Anything from shoveling snow from roofs to giving people free car rides. Running was Gary’s #1 priority, and running marathons was his forte. He never wanted to take a day off from running and his streak of continuous running days reached 18 years including days after ultra-marathons and surgeries. Gary ran over 220 marathons in his career.
Gary served his country as a Vietnam Veteran. His family wishes that all proceeds from this running memorial including entry fees and donations go to the Gogebic County Chapter 66 Veterans. These proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new 2022 DAV transport van. Gary has left a legacy and also a void which will not be replaced.
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