Бег Canal Run в Хэнкоке состоится в субботу несмотря на предупреждения о качестве воздуха

UPDATE: Canal Run still on for Saturday HANCOCK, Mich. (WLUC) - The Canal Run is still on for Saturday. The Event Alert System for the Canal Run has been changed to Yellow based on expected conditions for Saturday, according to a Friday afternoon update from the Canal Run Race Committee. As the race gets closer, the committee will continue to update the public and racers with new information. Due to Friday’s air conditions, bib pick-up and last-minute registration have been moved to the Hancock Community Hub in downtown Hancock. Those run from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday. The committee says it has been in contact with the US National Weather Service in Marquette, which is predicting rain and thunderstorms throughout Friday and extending into Saturday morning. Current projections from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy say it should have a positive impact on air quality. The release says the current projections suggest the Air Quality Index will range from 50-150 during the race. After consulting staff from UP Health System -Portage, who will be present at the race, and the NCAA AQI Guidelines, the committee decided to continue with the race. The NCAA AQI Guidelines for the expected AQI on Saturday are as follows: - At an AQI of 100 or higher, schools should consider removing sensitive athletes from outdoor practice or competition venues and should closely monitor all athletes for respiratory difficulty. Reduce heavy or prolonged exertion in sensitive individuals. - At AQIs of over 150, outdoor activities should be shortened, and exertion should be minimized by decreasing the intensity of activity. Sensitive athletes should be moved indoors. “Sensitive individuals include, but are not limited to, children/teenagers, people with lung/heart conditions (asthma, COPD, chronic bronchitis, cardiovascular diseases, etc.), adults over the age of 65, pregnant individuals and diabetic individuals,” the release said. “The Canal Run committee is asking all participants to take this into consideration as they make their plan for Saturday morning. Any racer who wants to defer their registration to 2027 can do so by emailing [email protected]. The release says participants are reminded that there will be medical professionals throughout the course, so if there are any issues, let a volunteer or a medical professional know as soon as possible. Flags for the Event Alert System will be placed at every aid station on the course and volunteers will be notified as soon as possible about changes. Last updated 7/16/26 at 12:27 p.m. ET As of Thursday, the Canal Run in Hancock is still on for Saturday despite the current Air Quality Alert in effect for Michigan. A Facebook post from the Canal Run page says it is actively monitoring the conditions and will continue to update its Event Alert System Level as conditions change. As of the post on Thursday, the EAS was at a Red for High Danger Conditions. The post says the EAS level is based on expected conditions for Saturday, and we are erring on the side of caution due to how quickly conditions can change. The EAS status will be updated through social media announcements, email, and color-coded flags at race starts and aid stations along the race route. “Despite this elevated alert, we remain hopeful the 51st annual Canal Run can take place. We are actively and carefully monitoring the situation,” the post reads. “The safety of our volunteers and participants is our primary concern.” The post goes on to say that the race committee has been in regular contact with the US National Weather Service in Marquette, which is predicting at least two periods of rain and thunderstorms throughout Friday and early Saturday, which the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy says could have positive effects on air quality. The post says another update will be provided around noon on Friday with updated air quality predictions, last-minute location changes and information on whether the event will take place. If you have concerns and know you will not be able to participate, please email [email protected]. The video above will feature the TV6 livestream until staff can clip the corresponding story, if available, from broadcasts or other TV6 content. You can subscribe to our YouTube page or download TV6+ to stream the latest local news and weather. Copyright 2026 WLUC. All rights reserved.