Details

Fees
Half Marathon Run:
April 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022 $50
August 2, 2022 – September 30, 2022 $65
October 1, 2022 – October 28, 2022 $80
10K Run/Walk:
April 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022 $35
August 2, 2022 – September 30, 2022 $40
October 1, 2022 – October 28, 2022 $45
5k Run/Walk:
April 1, 2022 – August 1, 2022 $30
August 2, 2022 – September 30, 2022 $35
October 1, 2022 – October 28, 2022 $40
Youth (age 13 and under)
Half Marathon – $45
10k – $30
5k – $20
Participant Waiver (click here)
What do you get with Registration?
- An awesome Back Roads long sleeve tech shirt (guaranteed if registered by 7 a.m. on October 3rd). Unisex shirt sizes include S, M, L, XL, and 2XL. ($1.50 charge extra for 2XL) Youth unisex sizes include S, M, L, and XL. To assist with selecting your shirt size, please view the adult and youth sizing charts. (coming soon)
- Finisher’s medal
- The warm fuzzies knowing you’re supporting two amazing charities.
- Chronotrack timing by Newton Timing & Race Services Company
- A complimentary cold local beer from Homegrown Brewery (providing you are 21 years old) and a warm bowl of Mac and Cheese from Clarkston Union.
- Live entertainment at the finish line
Post Race Party
Relax by a fire and enjoy live music and warm food! We are pleased to announce the post race party will include live music, cold beer/seltzer from Homegrown Brewery in Oxford, and the famous Clarkston Union/Woodshop Mac and Cheese. The opportunity to purchase beer and post race food will be available to spectators. Tickets are sold for $5 each on site during the race. You must be 21 years of age, with a valid drivers license to purchase a beer. Strictly enforced. No beer will be allowed outside of the tent. Please respect park rules. Tent will be monitored by Oakland County Sheriff.
Awards
Half Marathon/10K/5K: Overall M/F, Masters M/F and top 3 in each division. Age groups 13 & under, 14–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. (There will not be awards for a walking category for any of the races)
Course/Start Times
Half Marathon Start: 9:15 a.m.
10k Start: 9:30 a.m.
5k Start: 9:45 a.m.
Please click here for the half marathon, 5K & 10k Course Map. Please note that at this time, this race will be self-supported, meaning you will need to carry your own aid for the race. (Water/fuel) There will be water/bananas etc. at the finish line.
Parking
Park opens at 7:30 a.m. Entry fee is $5.00 unless you have a yearly park pass, then it’s free. Park attendants will be available to sell annual and day passes on Saturday at packet pick up. (Cash or check only)
Waterford Bank, N.A. Clarkston Back Roads Training Program
Waterford Bank, N.A. Back Roads Half Marathon 10K/5K races are pleased to partner with Socially Motivated Wellness in offering a training program for all race distances.
All programs will meet once a week. Participants will be placed in groups depending on their pace, or the time it takes them to complete a mile. All running and walking will be done with an interval method of training.
Running groups will run for a couple of … Read More …
Oakland County Parks Pass
Available now, click here.
Please note: This purchase is separate and supports Oakland County Parks and allows you park entrance throughout the entire year.
The pass will be mailed to your home address.