by Melissa Newland
It was a crisp and chilly morning for the 20th annual Denise Marth Memorial Family Fun Run, yet determined participants gathered with warmth and enthusiasm to honor Denise Marth’s remarkable legacy. Against the scenic backdrop of Bay Shore Drive in L’Anse, the event attracted community members from diverse walks of life, ready to embrace the challenge despite the bracing wind rolling in from the expansive waters of Lake Superior.
The event took place on Saturday, May 30, 2026, with participants assembling at the L’Anse Waterfront Park. Registrants were originally set to gather at 10 a.m., but Baraga County Community Foundation organizers decided to wait until 11 a.m. hoping the wind would die down by that time. To read more, subscribe to the L’Anse Sentinel online, or buy a print copy at our local retailers.