Canal Run
Hancock, Michigan · Saturday, July 18, 2026
The Canal Run is a 2 miles, 5 miles, 10 miles, 13.1 miles, fun run, running, walking, and wheelchair event held on Saturday, July 18, 2026. It is located at Quincy St in Hancock, Michigan.
- Date
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 7:15 AM – 11:00 AM
- Location
- Quincy St
Hancock, Michigan
49930
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links
- runsignup.com
Following the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal, the Canal Run offers four distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk, five-mile run, five-mile walk and two-mile fun run/walk. The Canal Run also features adaptive races for wheelchair or blade participants!
Official events include:
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Half Marathon
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Bob Olson 10 Mile Run
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5 Mile Run
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10 Mile Walk
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5 Mile Walk
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2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
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Kid's Dash
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Adaptive categories for the Half, 10 Mile and 2 Mile distances
The Canal Run is self-sustaining, bringing in enough money in registration fees and sponsorships to cover all the costs. Since 2011, the organizing committee has been able to donate over $30,000 to area non-profit organizations as part of its Canal Run Gives Back program.