Celebrity Runner in Beaver island cancelled 5k boodle?

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​​​Former Republican,  Michigan State Representative candidate Robert Regan may be a solo runner in the Beaver Island 1/2k marathon this Labor Day weekend.  Regan makes it a habit to run a marathon each year in various states across the nation and this weekend,  he chose Beaver Island, Michigan.
​The annual marathon race was cancelled for 2020 due to Covid-19 restrictions,  then from a lack of participation.  Originally,  the race was described this way:  "Hello from beautiful Beaver Island.  September 5, 2020 is the day of three great races: a half marathon, 10K, and 5K.  All three races start and finish at the public beach, and in between, you will see amazing scenery, wildlife, and flora. We have participant medals for every runner/walker, plus prizes for first place in all age categories for the half marathon "There will be refreshments at the finish line. Come to Beaver Island and run, then relax on our very special island.  The proceeds go to help support programs at Beaver Island Community School.  More information can be found at beaverisland.org. Please join us.  You will be glad you did!  NOTE: Due to precautions related to COVID-19, runners are asked to not congregate at the finish line."


Adam Richards, Race Director and teacher at Beaver Island Community School,  later sent this message out to runners:  "Dear runners,  Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the labor Day weekend race. We had so few registrants that it was not going to be a fundraiser. Registrants will be refunded. We hope that you join us next year!"


Robert Regan decided that just wouldn’t do and came to run the race anyway!  Saturday morning, September 5th, 2020,  Regan may be the lone runner in the race,  but said he is up to the challenge and will indeed run and finish the race sometime after 11 AM.  Regan said Richards would meet him at the finish line at the public beach.  While runners and spectators have been urged not to congregate at the finish line,  perhaps a small gathering in vehicles could come out to give a shout-out and warm welcome to this lone Beaver.  Regan said he is willing to make a donation to help support the annual race that has now been rescheduled for 2021.
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Here’s a little more information about Regan on his website.  You can also find him on Facebook.
https://www.regan4michigan.com/
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