Walk in Marquette, Michigan | 2026-2027

Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile [runsignup.com]

Fri, May 08, 2026 at 6:00 PM

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The Dead Carp has changed the long run from a 20K to a 10 Mile to celebrate Queen City Running Company's 10 years of being in business. We want to celebrate the longevity that only comes with a...

The Dead Carp has changed the long run from a 20K to a 10 Mile to celebrate Queen City Running Company's 10 years of being in business. We want to celebrate the longevity that only comes with a community such as ours that believes in us, so come run with us!

The Dead Carp 10 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course is an out and back and back and will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. Start your day with one of the flattest, fastest courses around.

For those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a summer marathon. Use it as a race, training run, fun run, whatever you desire! For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.

Coming back will be the Little Carp 1 Mile Race! This race will be available to kids 12 and under.

Post race shindig to be held at TBD!! Award ceremony, swag for all participants... a great event to kick off your summer racing

10 Mile Run: Winner in each age bracket (15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

5K Run: Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)

Packet Pick- Up: No packet pickup for Little Carp 1 Mile. For 5K/10 mile,

Packet pickup will be Thursday 5/7 at QCRC from 12-8pm

Friday 5/8 at QCRC from 12-8pm.

Proceeds from this event will be donated to CampUPeninsulin which is a summer Youth Camp for kids from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan with Type 1 Diabetes.

1 Miles 5k 10 Miles Fun Run Run Walk

South Front Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855, United States
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Big Bay Relay [runsignup.com]

Sat, May 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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What is the Big Bay Relay?

Teams come together to go further than they ever have on a course that stretches from Marquette, MI to Big Bay, MI with friends and a community of runners by their side....

What is the Big Bay Relay?

Teams come together to go further than they ever have on a course that stretches from Marquette, MI to Big Bay, MI with friends and a community of runners by their side.

Your relay experience is as competitive as you make it. Rally your team and challenge the other teams in your division for the top ranking, or simply make it your goal to cross the finish line together! The Big Bay Relay is about coming together as a team and going further than you could as an individual. From an elite runner to the novice runner, Big Bay Relay is the perfect race for anyone.

When Is It?

The 48th Annual Race will be held on Saturday May 16th, 2026

Starts @ 8:00am at the Kaufman Sports Complex

Finishes @ Perkins Park, Big Bay

How It Works

Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth teams. Teams cover 26-ish miles, starting in Marquette, MI and ending in Big Bay, MI. Runners run approximately 1 mile each before handing the baton to a teammate and resting until it is their turn again. While one person is running, the rest of your teammates are on support duty in your race vehicle. As each runner begins, the crew in the vehicle drives ahead and meets them at the exchange point to pick them up and drop off the next runner.

Race History

In spring of 1972, Marquette held its first Big Bay Relay coordinated by Race Director Karen Kunkle and her husband Jack. The first race brought only ten relay teams and has grown to include over fifty teams in the past several years. A note in the Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club named the Big Bay Relay the 1990 Race of the Year.

Some relay teams have been racing for more than 20 years and hold a special place as part of the annual race’s history. If you are an elite runner who wants to compete, or a group of friends that want to try something adventurous, this picturesque relay is for you. For 47 years the Big Bay Relay has been uniting community members, families and friends, and we want you to be a part of this year’s race!

A community member describes the race- “That is what it is about: having fun with your friends and family while doing something healthy”.

Registration fees are $170+fee per team until April 12th. $195+fee April 13th until May 8th. $215+fee May 9th until May 13th. Registration divisions include five person all-female, all-male, or mixed teams and seven person junior division teams. All team members will get race swag. Shirts are available for purchase. This year all proceeds benefit the walk/hike/bike/ski trails in Powell Township. If you are interested in volunteering or have any questions please contact Marcia Gonstead @ 906-345-0149, or by e-mail at bigbayrelay@gmail.com.

25 Miles Relay Run Trail Walk

846 Hawley Street, Marquette, Michigan, 49855, United States
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Queen City Half Marathon | BREAKWATER 5K Run/Walk [queencityhalfmarathon.com] [Register at runsignup.com]

Sat, Jul 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM

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Marquette - The coolest city just about anywhere!

With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the 2026 Queen City Half Marathon presented by...

Marquette - The coolest city just about anywhere!

With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the 2026 Queen City Half Marathon presented by Embers Credit Union | BREAKWATER 5K presented by Ore Dock Brewing Co., are races that need to be on your summer calendar!

Marquette, as you know, is one of the coolest cities anywhere, and we're going to show it off, running though some amazing neighborhoods and along Lake Superior. EPIC is the word I'm looking for...with super-fun aid stations, a post race 'party-zone'...and race-specific finisher medals for ALL entrants.

Let's not forget about our Breakwater 5K Run/Walk COURSE RECORD REWARD. Win the race, set a new Course Record, and we'll hand you CASH! We'll increase this $100 every year until it's broken, then we'll start over. The BONUS right now sits at $500 for men (2021) and $100 for women (NEW record set in 2025!). Awards will be given at the 2025 BREAKWATER 5K Run/Walk awards ceremony! Wanna run fast?

A community race, a family race...heck, bring the stroller along with the kids...it's going to be a party!

3.1 Miles 5k 13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk

130 West Baraga Avenue, Marquette, Michigan, 49855, United States
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Jordan DeMay 5k/10k run/walk starts at 10am October 5th 2025 [runsignup.com]

Sun, Oct 04, 2026 at 10:00 AM

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5k/10k, run/walk - out and back on bike path. Race leaves from YMCA/Lakeview parking lot and heads north, toward Presque Isle Park. Registrations after 9/15/25 will not be guaranteed a Tshirt....

5k/10k, run/walk - out and back on bike path. Race leaves from YMCA/Lakeview parking lot and heads north, toward Presque Isle Park. Registrations after 9/15/25 will not be guaranteed a Tshirt.

Virtual runners - please have someone local try to pick up your tshirt to avoid shipping costs.

All proceeds go to Jordan DeMay IGOTYOU Foundation. This is a nonprofit event.

Packet pick up at Queen City Running Co on Friday October 3rd 5p-8pm. This will prevent long lines at the start.

5k 10k Run Virtual Walk

1420 Pine St, Marquette, Michigan, 49855, United States
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