Details

Sunday, November 8, 2020
Half Marathon Start: 9:15 a.m.
10k Start: 9:30 a.m.
5k Start: 9:45 a.m. (due to the route and traffic inside the park all those running the 5k should be at the Twin Chimney site and parked no later than 9:15 a.m.)

Fees

Half Marathon Run:
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2020 $50
August 2, 2020 – September 30, 2020 $65
October 1, 2020 – November 6, 2020 $80

10K Run/Walk:
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2020 $35
August 2, 2020 – September 30, 2020 $40
October 1, 2020 – November 6, 2020 $48

5k Run/Walk:
February 1, 2020 – August 1, 2020 $30
August 2, 2020 – September 30, 2020 $35
October 1, 2020 – November 6, 2020 $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 8th). 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
  • Chronotrack timing by Newton Timing & Race Services Company
  • A complimentary cold brew from Short’s Brewing Company (providing you are 21 years old) and a warm bowl of Mac and Cheese from Clarkston Union. (Or you can pick from Honcho provided breakfast treat)
  • Live entertainment at the finish line
  • Tons of the best volunteers
  • Excellent course support with water, Gatorade, GU and port-a-potties

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

Provided is the Half Marathon, 5K & 10K course map, including water stations.

Please click here for the Course Map.

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)

Packet Pick-Up

Saturday, November 7th from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Independence Oaks County Park in the Twin Chimney’s Shelter. (9501 Sashabaw Rd., Village of Clarkston, MI 48348). New Registrations will be accepted Saturday only. You can also purchase your park pass during this time if you do not already have one. (The pass will be good for both Saturday and Sunday’s park entrance)

Sunday packet pick-up is 8 a.m. – 9 a.m. at the Twin Chimney’s Shelter at Independence Oaks County Park. Sorry, no race day registrations accepted.

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 from Short’s Brewing 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 $4 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Please click here for the FAQs.

Pace Teams

Please welcome, for the seventh year, Your Pace Or Mine (YPOM) to the half marathon! The group will be offering pace teams led by experienced pacers for finish times between 1:40 and 2:45. If you have a goal time that you need help attaining, or you just want to run with some fun people, consider joining one of the pace teams. The pace leaders will maintain an exact per-mile average pace. For more details on the pace teams, please visit the Your Pace or Mine Running Club Pacer Page website.

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.