parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.
The Mackinac Island Swim is a FUN and challenging event (not a race). Come join us for up to 8.2 miles of swimming in this clear blue water with some of the greatest backdrops Pure Michigan has to offer!! Enjoy the finish line festivities following your swim. All sales of merchandise, raffles and auctions held the weekend of the event go to support the 501(c)3 non-Profit The Mackinaw Woman's Club. This year we hope to best our 2025 total of $30,000.
Two packet pick-up options will be available before the event. Both options will be in Mackinaw City, one on Friday night and the other on Saturday. Specific times and locations will be announced closer to event day.
The finish line puts you at the beautiful shores of the Mission Point Resort where our gracious sponsors will host our finish line festivities. Come rain or shine you and your fellow swimmers and family will have a beautiful and dry spot to celebrate and eat (swimmers meal is covered, tickets must be purchased in advance for friends and family. A link will be sent well in advance to purchase tickets).
Included with your $299 registration fee:
Entry to the Swim
1 Event towel (or equivalent)
1 Finisher Medal
1 Finish Line Meal Ticket
Please note that the relay price is $249/person*. This will not be reflected until the end of registration at the payment screen. *The participant that starts/sets up the relay team will be charged the individual price, and will then be refunded $50 once a new relay member registers to the team.
Participants are required to purchase their own ferry tickets to the island on a reserved ferry specifically for Mackinac Island swimmers and spectators will leave on event morning at 6:30am.
2025 Results
2024 Race Day Photos
2024 Results
*Previously Run Before Walk 5K (2024 and 2025)
Join Yooper Running Company on the Sunday before Labor Day to celebrate the Yooper Area Code of 906 with a 9.06K. The race takes place along one of the most gorgeous, stunning, and little-known views of the Mackinac Bridge at 9:00am. The start/finish is in Bridge View Park located at W69 Boulevard Drive, St. Ignace, MI 49781.
Entry Limitations: A limit will be developed 6 weeks out from race day. ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.
Registration Dates & Prices:
2025: $25.00 + $15 T-Shirt Option
January-June: $30.00 + $15 T-Shirt Option
July-August: $35.00 + $15 T-Shirt Option
September: $40.00 + $15 T-Shirt Option
Online Registration Only
Bib Pickup Details: An early bib pickup time/location will be updated in August. There will also be a race day bib pickup from 7:00am-8:30am near the start/finish area. Bridge View Park is located at W69 Boulevard Dr., St. Ignace, MI, 49781. It is the park immediately west over the Mackinac Bridge on the St. Ignace side. You will need to take the 1st exit over the bridge traveling North (344A), turn left on US2, then turn left again on Boulevard Drive to head back down the hill to Bridge View Park on your left. If you are traveling South on I-75 you can get to Bridge View Park by taking the last exit just before the toll booths on the right.
Medals: Medals will be given to all participants that finish the 9.06K.
T-Shirts: Yooper Running Company Run 906 Shirts $15 option when registering. Will update with photo in 2026.
Age Group Awards: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 1st place award in each age group will receive a unique award.
Overall Awards: Top Male and Female, top Master Male and Female (40+), and top Grand Master Male and Female (60+) will receive a unique award.
Timing: Yooper Running Company times their own events with the Race Results 5000s Decoder utilizing bibs with double transponders for accurate chip timing. A live results link will be added to this section as well as included in an email 1-2 days prior to race day!
Parking: Parking will be available in a grass lot at Bridge View Park. We ask to avoid parking in the main asphalt lot to allow travelers, that are not participating in the race, ample parking space. Parking is free.
Course Details: The course will start in a grassy section of Bridge View Park at the 12 foot tall Yooper Running Company blow up arch (you can't miss it). You will proceed to Boulevard Drive and run/walk West for 4.53Km before turning around to head towards the finish. There are excellent bridge and water views in both directions along the course. Boulevard Drive is composed of hard packed limestone gravel. There are a few potholes but otherwise it is a smooth road. Make sure not to trespass on beach areas for pictures as most areas are privately owned along the course. Refreshments provided include water, gatorade, juice boxes, chips, fruit snacks, bananas, and an assortment of cookies at the finish. There will be an aid station at the turn around with water and gatorade.
Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime event. We hope to see you there!
Known as the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. Imagine for a moment - the sounds of seagulls flying above, ferry boat horns and waves crashing on the shoreline below, views of Mackinac Island and vast Great Lakes Vistas alongside you, the sun rising and washing the sky with glorious shades of orange...this is the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run, and it is the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge.
This non-competitive run is organized by Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports with support from the Mackinac Bridge Authority and Michigan Department of Transportation. It is the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge.
Registration includes a technical tee shirt, finisher medal and a race bib.
The course is approximately 4.3 miles and not certified for distance.
All participants are expected to finish the entire 4.3 miles by 8:00 am.
All runners must be able to pace a 15-minute mile or less to participate.
The Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run takes place before the Labor Day Bridge Walk and is limited to 700 participants.
This is not a walk or a run/walk, this is a running event only. If you are looking for information about the Labor Day Bridge Walk, visit https://www.mackinacbridge.org/events/walk/mackinacbridge.org.
To register and participate in this event you must provide proof that you can pace a 15-minute mile or less. To do this, enter a URL to recent race results or a screen shot from recent race results or from a running app to show your ability to meet the qualifications for this event. Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Join us September 12, 2026, at 9:30 am for the 54th running of one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. Early Fall is the best time of year to run or walk the perimeter of Mackinac Island, where you will enjoy sparkling water, spectacular views and historic sites!
The Island is a unique destination that can only be reached by ferry - and no motorized vehicles allowed. Step back in time to a bygone era where travel is done by foot, bicycle, carriage or horse. We're expecting over 1800 runners and walkers this year - the Mackinac Island Eight Mile is definitely a race you will never forget!
Run from the beautiful Upper Tahquamenon Falls to Lower Tahquamenon Falls and back this fall. The race date/time will be Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 8:30am. Start and Finish near the trailhead just east of the Tahquamenon Brewery and enjoy one of their signature meals or beverages to celebrate after. Michigan Recreation passes are needed to enter the park and can be purchased with your yearly vehicle registration or as day passes at the entrance. This race will cross the new pedestrian bridge near lower falls to complete an island loop as part of the course before returning to the upper falls. Yooper Running Company will be hosting and timing the event!
**YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO FINISH THE RACE IF YOU DO NOT GET TO THE AID STATION (PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE) IN 90 MINUTES AND WILL NEED TO PAY FOR A SHUTTLE OR GET PICKED UP FROM THE LOWER FALLS.
Participant Limit: 100 PARTICIPANTS. THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS. ONCE SOLD OUT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AND THERE WILL NOT BE A WAITING LIST. NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE. EVENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE WITH REGISTRATION.
Registration Prices:
2025: $50 and additional $15 T-Shirt Option
January-June: $60 and additional $15 T-Shirt Option
July-August: $70 and additional $15 T-Shirt Option
September: $80 + $15 T-Shirt Option
Early Packet Pickup: An early packet pickup will take place from 4-7pm on Friday, September 18, outside of the Tahquamenon Brewery underneath a pavilion on the wooden patio. Pick up your bib and t-shirt (if purchased). Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase. There is an additional pickup near the start/finish area on race morning from 7:15-8:15am.
Giveaways: T-Shirt Option Available with Registration ($15). All finishers will receive a medal.
Overall Awards: Top Overall Gender Male/Female, Master (40-59), and Grand Master (60+) will be awarded a custom award and gift card to Tahquamenon Brewery.
Age Group Awards: 1st place in the following age groups will receive a custom award and gift card to Tahquamenon Brewery: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Details: Start in between the 2 outhouses across from the main outdoor restrooms. Follow the connector trail to the nature trail. Take the nature trail towards the river and turn left to enter the NCT trail. Follow the blue blazes!! Turn right to cross the pedestrian bridge. Stay Right and complete a counter-clockwise loop around the outermost island trail and exit over the pedestrian bridge. Turn Left and head back to the upper falls. Turn right onto the nature trail and left on the connector trail towards the finish.
Aid Station: There will be one aid station located at the pedestrian bridge just before the 4 mile mark on the course. You can hit it twice as the island loop is only 1200meters, before heading back to upper falls. Water, gatorade, and snacks will be provided there. If you are injured or can not complete the course please check in with the aid station so we can coordinate an extraction from either Lower Falls or an access road from Headquarters and report your status to the race director.
Aid Station Food: Water, Gatorade, Swedish Fish, Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Cheese Sticks, Bananas, Oranges, CHOMPS Beef Jerky, Goldfish, Pickles, Little Debbie's, Uncrustables, Cheezeits.
Finish Line Food: Uncrustables, Chips, Lemonade, Water, Goldfish, Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Beef Jerky Sticks, Bananas, Oranges, Gatorade, Little Debbie Snacks, Pickles, and Candy
Safety Protocols: Falls to Falls Trail Run is a very technical trail that should not be attempted unless you are healthy and fit enough to complete 9 trail miles in at least 2.5 hours (about 16:40 mile pace). YOU WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO FINISH THE RACE IF YOU DO NOT GET TO THE AID STATION (PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE) IN 90 MINUTES AND WILL NEED TO PAY FOR A SHUTTLE OR GET PICKED UP FROM THE LOWER FALLS. There is significant elevation changes and the trail can get slippery seasonally dependent on weather conditions. Running with your dog or stroller will not be allowed due to the nature of the course. There will be a requirement to run with a cellular device in case of emergency.
🏃♀️ New Date, New Theme, Same Fun! 🍂
Registration for the 10K Run or 5K Run/Walk opens soon!
Get ready for the Annual "Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of It, presented by First National Bank of St. Ignace! This year’s event is bigger and brighter than ever—with the return of the Color Run and complimentary root beer floats for all participants!
Join us on the Mackinac Straits Health System campus in St. Ignace for the in-person run/walk. Stick around town after the race and celebrate the Annual St. Ignace Fall Fest, happening at the Little Bear Arena.
Prefer to participate virtually? You can join the fun from anywhere—your neighborhood, favorite trail, or even another state!
We’re moving for a cause, celebrating community spirit, and honoring the legacy of Moie Brown, a beloved supporter of our hospital and community! We can't wait to see you in September!
📸 Don’t forget to share your colorful photos and results using #stignacerunforthehealthofit so we can celebrate with you! All proceeds benefit Mackinac Straits Health System and Evergreen Living Center.
When: Saturday, September 26, 2026; announcements will begin at approximately 8:15, with the race beginning promptly at 8:30 AM
Where: Mackinac Straits Health System St. Ignace Campus (or anywhere your feet will take you with our virtual race option!)
Registration includes a commemorative T-shirt or Long Sleeve Shirt and a finisher's medal
Important Dates
Don’t miss your chance to participate in the 2026 "Moie Brown Memorial" Run for the Health of It—in-person or virtually! Plan ahead and mark your calendars:
Early Bird Registration Opens: November 1, 2025
Discounted Early Bird Registration Pricing Ends: February 28, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Registration with a Guarantee of a Commemorative Shirt Ends: August 3, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.
Online Registration for IN-PERSON ONLY Ends: September 13, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. (in-person registration available at 8:00 a.m. on race day)
In-Person Race: September 26, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.
Virtual Race: September 26, 2026, to October 10, 2026, at 11:50 p.m.
*We guarantee a specially designed t-shirt or long-sleeve along with a cool medal to those who register by Monday, August 2, 2026. Virtual participants can expect to have their shirts and medals mailed to them before the race. We DO NOT ship to Canada.
Award Information
We’re excited to celebrate our participants with custom awards handcrafted by the talented LaSalle High School Woodshop class!
Overall Male & Female Finishers: Awards for each race
Age Group Awards: Handmade awards for the following categories:
14 & Under
15–25
26–39
40–49
40–59
60–69
70+
If you’d like to purchase additional T-shirts or long sleeve tops, or have additional questions, please contact Race Director, Lani Fettig, at [email protected].
Course Directions
Both the 5K and 10K races start at Mackinac Straits Health System in St. Ignace promptly at 8:30 a.m.
5K Course: Runners head out to North State Street, then N. Airport Road past the airport and a small hill. After turning onto S. Airport Road, the course heads downhill back toward the hospital, looping around Evergreen Living Center to the finish line.
10K Course: Follows the same route initially, then turns onto N. State Street, continuing to Reagon Street, Lemotte Street, and Cheeseman Road. Runners turn around about a mile out and return to finish at the hospital loop around Evergreen Living Center.
Course Support: Standing signs, painted road markers, and volunteers will be placed throughout the courses to guide participants.
Copy and paste for route maps:
Run For Health 5K - 5km Running Route near Saint Ignace (ID: 2239783) (plotaroute.com)
Run For Health 10K - 10km Running Route near Saint Ignace (ID: 2239795) (plotaroute.com)
*Courses are subject to change slightly due to upcoming construction projects.
The 5 Mile International Bridge Run on Day 1 is a RUN. You are required to maintain a pace of 15 minutes per mile or faster in order to ensure the International Bridge can open back up in the appropriate time. This is NOT A WALK. Those who walk the entire course and are struggling to maintain pace may be asked to stop and receive a shuttle from the International Bridge Authority. There is a free annual walking event over the International Bridge in late June that usually coincides with Engineers Day. There is a 5K Walk downtown that DOES NOT CROSS THE BRIDGE on Day 2 with its own division.
The 2026 Sault International Festival of Races will take place September 26-27, 2026. Races will begin at 8:00am on both Saturday (5 Mile Bridge Run) and Sunday (Half Marathon, 5K Run, and 5K Walk). For those traveling from Canada make sure to note the bridge will have a specific closing time prior to the race (7:45-9:45am). Give yourself additional time in case of a traffic backup. The last event took place in 2025 which saw 720 participants take part in multiple races. The 5 Mile Bridge Run will run across the International Bridge on day 1 (Saturday) starting and finishing on the historic campus of LSSU. The start/finish area will now be at the LSSU Arts Center. There are views of the Soo Locks, LSSU, the St. Mary's Rapids, passing freighters, and more! There will be a half-marathon and 5k that DO NOT CROSS the International Bridge on Day 2 (Sunday) that will start/finish near the heart of downtown Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Participants wanting to participate in both Day 1
and Day 2 races are required to register for each race separately.
You will want to carry an ID in case of a medical emergency. A passport is not required while running but recommended. All citizens traveling from Canada will still need a passport in order to travel into the US. We recommend that participants look into purchasing 1 day international health insurance from their providers. Emergency personnel will transport participants to the nearest hospital (Canada or US) in the case of a health emergency on the bridge during Day 1.
Join us for the 2026 Great Turtle Half Marathon and 5.7 Mile - one of the most scenic trail events in the country! Enjoy the beauty of Mackinac Island's Fall season running and walking the interior trails and shoreline during the last open weekend of the season. This is the 30th anniversary of this iconic Mackinac Island event!
All who register will enjoy a great garment in the Great Turtle tradition, a unique commemorative Turtle medal, goodies after the race and fun festivities! After the race, enjoy Halloween fun at Mission Point and Downtown Mackinac Island for adults and children, great end-of-season sales in the downtown shops, or just spend time enjoying the peace and serenity of the Island's interior!