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Verna Mize Triathlon
Verna Mize almost single handedly saved Lake Superior from pollution and to honor her efforts we race in and around that same lake.
When and where
Date and time
Location
Kestner Waterfront Park- City of Houghton 1100 West Lakeshore Drive Houghton, MI 49931
Map and directions
How to get there
Refund Policy
About this event
"Verna Mize was a pioneer for Lake Superior in the environmental movement back in 1967. The standard at the time was to dump the shavings of iron ore pellets into the lake with the proposal being, "the solution to pollution is dilution." She refused this reply and convinced the Federal Government and the states of Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota to bring a lawsuit against the company. The law suit was settled in favor of the people and the companies are now dumping on land effectively saving Lake Superior from certain destruction." Credit to Charles Eshbach for the details.
Races:
- MAIN MIZE:
- 8:00AM
- Swim 1⁄2 mi
- Bike 8 mi (Helmets Mandatory)
- Run 4 mi
2. MINI MIZE
- 8:01AM
- Swim 1⁄4 mi
- Bike 4 mi (Helmets Mandatory)
- Run 2 mi
Details:
- Individual or team competition
- Races open to all ages
ENTRY FEE TO BE PAID THAT MORNING:
The race is currently funded privately by the residents of Houghton and all proceeds go to covering the cost of setting up the event with the community.
- $20.00 with tee
- $5.00 without tee
A COMPLETED ENTRY FORM IS REQUIRED ON RACE DAY THIS CAN BE DONE IN PERSON OR VIA A PRINTED COPY. NO EMAILS PLEASE.
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Call / Text: (906) 482-2422 with questions.