NOW A VIRTUAL RACE SUPPORT AND CELEBRATE THE MACKINAC HISTORIC PARKS! Run or Walk the Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge on a scenic course of your choosing or come to Mackinac Island to run the course at your leisure (course will be marked)! Register online at: www.runmackinac.com

Join us for this fun race on Mackinac Island! The race starts with a blast of the rifles at Fort Mackinac, takes a winding route up to Fort Holmes, and back down to a finish behind Fort Mackinac next to the scout barracks. Register at: www.runmackinac.com

Due to current Covid 19 social distancing requirements, for 2021 we are not able to run the traditional course through downtown Mackinac Island as planned.  Instead, we will begin the race in front of Mission Point’s Straits Lodge heading to Truscott, then travel the traditional course to finish at the school (approximately 5.5 miles).  The […]

Join us for this exciting, summer-ending event. You will experience Mackinac Island in one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. The Island is a unique destination that can only be reached by ferry. Step back in time to a bygone era where travel is done by foot, bicycle, carriage or horse. With […]

One of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,500 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season. All who register will enjoy special race features – commemorative medals, a race shirt in Great Turtle fashion, special Halloween events […]

There will be a special event for young children starting at 11:45 am, at the Mackinac Island Public School.  Children will run on the lawn outside the school (either 150 or 300 yards, depending on age and ability), and receive a medal at the finish.  Race registration includes a shirt. For more information and registration […]

Join us for this fun race on Mackinac Island! Proceeds help support the Mackinac Historic State Parks! The race starts with a blast of the rifles at Fort Mackinac, takes a winding route up to Fort Holmes, and back down to a finish behind Fort Mackinac next to the scout barracks. Register and find more […]