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Thank You!

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Our donors make the impossible possible for the patients and family members we serve.

As a way of saying thanks, we have established an annual donor recognition program that totals all contributions that a donor makes to MyMichigan Health's Foundations for support given during the calendar year.

Donor List

Photo of Aliferis Memorial Day Race Bike Event participants.

Photo of Aliferis Memorial Day bike racers.

Photo of Aliferis Memorial Day bike racers.

Photo of Aliferis Memorial Day 5K runners.

Photo of Aliferis Memorial Day 5K runners.

The Annual Aliferis Memorial Race

About the Race

The Aliferis Memorial Race is open to runners, walkers and bikers of all ages and ability levels. It is named in memory of long-time Alpena Pathologist Peter Aliferis, M.D. Dr. Aliferis earned his medical degree from the University of Michigan and joined the hospital in 1963, serving for many years as the pathologies and laboratory director. He touched the lives of many in our community during his 37-year tenure. This race is a celebration of his steadfast dedication to health and wellness.

Sponsored by the Development Council of the MyMichigan Health Foundation serving Alpena.

All proceeds will benefit the Peter Aliferis Scholarship Fund, the Cancer Center and patient enhancement projects and new technology at MyMichigan Medical Center Alpena.

Save the Date: August 30, 2025

Race Day Schedule 

Check-in and material distribution begins at 6 a.m. and runs until the start of each event

  • 6:30 a.m. - Courtesy vehicle leaves for half marathon
  • 7 a.m. - Half marathon start
  • 8:30 a.m. - Bike tour/bike race start
  • 9 a.m. - 5K/Walk start
  • 9:45 a.m. - 1-mile walk/run start
  • 10:30 a.m. - Awards ceremony

2024 Honorary Race Chairs - Hand Family

Photo of Steve and Dana Hand, standing outside smiling with the sunshine behind them.MyMichigan Health Foundation is proud to announce Steve and Dana Hand as the Honorary Race Chairs for the 24th Annual Aliferis Memorial Race

Sponsors

Platinum

Logo photos of the 2024 Aliferis Race platinum sponsors.

Gold

Logo photos of the 2022 Aliferis Race gold sponsors.

Silver

Logo photos of the 2024 Aliferis Race silver sponsors.

Bronze

Logo photos of the 2024 Aliferis Race bronze sponsors.

Blue Ribbon

Logo photos of the 2024 Aliferis Race blue ribbon sponsors.

Questions?

Please contact Ann Diamond, fund development director, at ann.diamond@mymichigan.org.

2024 Race Results