NWS: A Race, A Stray Dog, A Life-Changing Decision
Schedule
Mon Apr 13 2026 at 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Traverse City Central High School - TCAPS | Traverse City, MI
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Runners, dog lovers, truly anyone who loves a miraculous story, are invited to hear ultra-marathon runners Dion and Lucja Leonard talk about the New York Times bestseller "Finding Gobi." It’s an amazing account of how Dion crossed paths with a small, stray dog during a 155-mile race across the Gobi Desert in China. The lovable pup, who would later earn the name Gobi, went step for step with Dion over the Tian Shan Mountains and across massive dunes, keeping pace with his new friend for 77 miles.Dion, Lucja, AND Gobi will be in conversation with guest host Janice Beyer.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. ET with live music. Programming begins at 7:00 p.m. This event includes a Q&A and a signing line immediately to follow.
💻 Can't make it in-person? Join us online with a virtual ticket. Please note: this event is only viewable live–no replay is available.
Community Sponsor: TC Track Club
Livestreaming Underwriter: Nancy Davy
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Where is it happening?
Traverse City Central High School - TCAPS, 1150 Milliken Dr, Traverse City, MI 49686-2875, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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