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Join us for a scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. All races start and finish in Empire, MI. The out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, past Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way. The half marathon and 5k will follow the same course as the marathon, with the half marathon turning around at the 6.5 mile mark, and the 5k turning around at 1.5 miles. At the peak of fall color season, the tree-lined course will be one that both runners and spectators won’t soon forget. See why Good Morning America calls this area one of the most beautiful in the United States.
Can't make it to join us on race day, but still want to be a part of the event? Join us for the virtual event!
International shipping is available for Canada, Mexico & Great Britain. *An international shipping charge of $20 will be added to your total when registering.
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Distance:
5K , Half-marathon , Marathon
Price:
from $40
Organized since 2015
Short review
Join us for a scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. All races start and finish in Empire, MI. The out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, past Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way. The half marathon and 5k will follow the same course as the marathon, with the half marathon turning around at the 6.5 mile mark, and the 5k turning around at 1.5 miles. At the peak of fall color season, the tree-lined course will be one that both runners and spectators won’t soon forget. See why Good Morning America calls this area one of the most beautiful in the United States.
Can't make it to join us on race day, but still want to be a part of the event? Join us for the virtual event!
International shipping is available for Canada, Mexico & Great Britain. *An international shipping charge of $20 will be added to your total when registering.
15 Road Running races on 07 October 2023 in Empire
Marathon
October 05, 2019
The race starts at 07:3042 km
from $110
Marathon
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 07:3042 km
from $110
VIRTUAL Marathon
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 07:3042 km
from $95
Full Marathon
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 07:3042 km
from $125
Virtual Full Marathon
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 00:0042 km
from $45
Half Marathon
October 05, 2019
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $93
Half Marathon
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $93
VIRTUAL Half Marathon
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $75
Half Marathon
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 08:3021 km
from $100
Virtual Half Marathon
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 00:0021 km
from $45
5K
October 05, 2019
The race starts at 08:405 km
from $40
5K
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 08:405 km
from $40
VIRTUAL 5K
October 03, 2020
The race starts at 08:405 km
from $40
5K
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 08:405 km
from $45
Virtual 5K
October 02, 2021
The race starts at 00:005 km
from $45
Weather for Oct 07, 2023
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Very Good for running
Past weather
Oct 03, 2015
85.43 °F, wind 5.34m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 01, 2016
79.49 °F, wind 5.47m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 07, 2017
85.06 °F, wind 0.31m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 06, 2018
76.99 °F, wind 4.28m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 05, 2019
80.99 °F, wind 4.15m/s
Clear throughout the day..
Oct 03, 2020
81.93 °F, wind 5.61m/s
Clear throughout the day..
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