The Run Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon Podcast

Sep 08 2022
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The Run Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon Podcast wants to share with you why this race is so special. It's our community in Iron Mountain and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan that host this race every year. It's our chance to share with you why our sponsors, volunteers, and community is worth spending time with. Please plan to join us on race day. Until then, tune in and you will quickly understand what we are all about through the words of our sponsors, Running Experts, community leaders, community advocates and at times those that just love to run and love this event!

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A local business creating a lasting IMPACT on their community, listen how the John Fornetti Dental Center has done just that.

Sep 08 2022 17 mins  
Dr. JOHN FORNETTI of the Fornetti Dental Center in Downtown Iron Mountain took some time out to update us on what's happening in Downtown Iron Mountain and more specifically give us the details of some of his upcoming events that you want to get on your calendar.  Every year the Fornetti Dental Center gives back to this community in remarkable ways.  Take a listen and fin

The Marquette Marathon is a destination race. Learn all about WHY you shouldn't miss the experience!

Aug 31 2022 31 mins  
The Marquette Marathon, Marathon RELAY, Half Marathon and Wildcat 5K are destination races run through the beauty that is Marquette County. ​You'll be greeted in Marquette with a stunningly beautiful downhill course, sweet shirts and rock-star finisher medals.  Copied right from Marquette Marathon's website, I don't believe it could be said any better except of course by our

Celebrate 10 years and RUN IRON MOUNTAIN! What's NEW for 2022? Are you ready to accept the challenge?

Aug 08 2022 21 mins  
In this episode, the first of the year 2022, Sara Pericolosi Run Iron Mountain board member joins me to explain why we are so EXCITED about our 10 year anniversary run.  We have a major change to this years course, along with the addition of a few more race options.  We will also talk about what we learned from last year and how those past seasons make each year ALWAYS be

Dr. John Fornetti and the Highly Anticipated SMILE MILE!!

Sep 03 2021 13 mins  
Listen as Dr John Fornetti from the John Fornetti Dental Center explains what he has planned this year for the Run Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon!  It's the debut of the SMILE MILE and he hopes to see your big smile as you head past mile marker #1 on Saturday September 25th.  This is going to be a very fun day!  Glad you joined us and please if you have

The Cancer Loan Closet is RUN IRON MOUNTAIN!!

Aug 31 2021 24 mins  
Diane Schabo, the President of the Dickinson County Cancer Loan Closet joined us to explain how important this organization is to our community.  This year, the RUN IRON MOUTAIN ROAD & TRAIL HALF MARATHON will give all of our proceeds from this event to this organization.  Please listen and better understand how the Cancer Loan Closet impacts so many people in our com

Steve Mariucci is fired up, Run Iron Mountain!

Jul 23 2021 23 mins  
In this episode, NFL head coach, NFL Network Broadcaster and hometown hero, Steve Mariucci joins the podcast to let us know why the Mariucci Family Foundation supports this town and race year after year.  We talk about the Packers QB Arron Rodgers, the many events and charities the Mariucci Family Foundation support in the Upper Peninsula and across the country as well as why

RUN Iron Mountain welcomes sponsor, The John Fornetti Dental Center

May 08 2021 27 mins  
I'm race director, Joe Smith and in our first Podcast of 2021, we kick things off with Dr. John Fornetti from The John Fornetti Dental Center here in Iron Mountain, Michigan!  Dr. John is a new PLATINUM sponsor of The Run Iron Mountain Road & Trail Half Marathon.  Hear my conversation with Dr. John as he not only financially committed to our race but also physically m