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at 9:30 AM
Reverse triathlon - 5K Run, 23.1K Bike and .5K swim. Great event for experienced and new triathletes. T-shirt included in price as well as an after race snacks.
Event details and schedule
Triathlon and 5 K races begins at 9:30 a.m.
5k Run Triathlon
Rudyard High SchoolSun, Jun 21, 2026 at 6:30 AM
The Community Strong Race Weekend team will be hosting our 5th annual fundraising event weekend. This event is designed to raise desperately needed funds and bring awareness to physical and mental
health challenges in our community.
Our event will consist of a variety of races throughout the weekend as well as many family activities including a Boston qualifying marathon, half-marathon, 10km, 5km colour run, and kids run in Sault Ste. Marie on June 20th-21st, 2026. All funds raised will support the AFS Foundation and there mission to support mental health in Sault Ste. Marie and the Algoma District.
Friday, June 19, 2026
Race Packet Pick Up
The Tap Room
50 Pim St., Sault Ste. Marie
5PM-7PM
Saturday June 20, 2026
8 am - 10km
10 am - Colour Run (5km)
10:15 am - Kids Fun Run
Sunday June 21, 2026
6 am - Marathon
6:30 am - Half-Marathon
Book Your Discounted Stay with our Official Hotel Partner
Coordinate your stay just steps from the start line with our exclusive discount for Community Strong Participants, thanks to the Sleep Inn available until June 1st!
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1k 5k 10k 21k 42k 60k Fun Run Run
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 at 6:00 PM
2025 Results
Come experience Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, to its fullest during Engineers Day Weekend. Visit the Soo Locks downtown starting at 9am on Friday, June 26th, for a celebration of the
engineering feats Sault Sainte Marie has to offer. Later that evening join Yooper Running Company and others at the Ashmun Bay Boat Launch to run/walk a 100% soft surface 5K with views of freighters, the power canal, and the international bridge. The 5K race will begin at 6:00pm. Race Day Bib/Packet Pickup will begin at 4:00pm near the boat launch parking lot area. An early packet pickup will be taking place on Thursday evening from 4-8pm at Birdseye Outfitters. Each participant will receive a medal, post race refreshments, and the chance to win age group awards. A Kokosing Alberici Traylor Engineers Day 5K T-Shirt option is available during online registration for an extra $15. The following day after the race there is an International Bridge Walk that participants are encouraged to go to from Sault
Sainte Marie, Michigan, to Sault Sainte Marie, Canada (shuttle fees applicable).
Registration Prices *Additional $15 for T-Shirt Option
2025: $25.00
January 1 - May 31, 2025: $30.00
June 1, 2024 - June 25, 2025: $35.00
Race Day Registration Online or on site until 5:30pm: $40.00 (Exact Change CASH ONLY or Venmo)
Course Information
Ashmun Bay Boat Launch to Ted Caffey Memorial Trail to South Street and Back. 100% soft surface consisting of gravel road and snowmobile trail. Views of Ashmun Bay, Freighters, start of the power canal, international bridge, and shoreline foliage.
Age Groups and Overall Awards
Age group awards will be given out to 1st place in the following divisions: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Overall winner awards will be given to the Top Male and Female, Top Master's (40+), and Top Grandmaster's (60+)
Finish Line
Enjoy water, Gatorade, bananas, watermelon, bags of chips, and fruit snacks
Onsite and online results will be provided by Yooper Running Company. Chip timing via Race Result Duo Transponders will be used for scoring and results with a common start/finish timing mat. A results link will be sent closer to race day so you can view your results at the completion of the results.
Male Course Record: Gabe Litzner, 16:02.91, 2024
Female Course Record: Cassandra Gallagher, 20:20.02, 2024
2024 Results
5k Gravel Run Trail Walk
Sat, Jul 11, 2026
48.2 km from Rudyard50k Half Marathon Marathon Run
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
2025 Results Link
Come experience historic Sault Sainte Marie by running or walking a 5k or 10k spanning all 7 bridges that connect the downtown island area. Then, enjoy some brews at Bird's Eye
Outfitters at the official ISLAND THEMED post-race party including live entertainment. Athletic Brewing and Les Cheneaux Distillery will be in town as our brew sponsors to add to your enjoyment with their tantalizing selection of 7 brews! Proceeds benefit OUT House Consortium, a non-profit organization, to develop, maintain and promote the non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. A donation button is available for anyone who is or is not partaking in the run or walk but still want to support the improvement of our recreation trails.
The 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run will begin at 7:00 pm on LSSU campus. The races finish downtown at Bird's Eye Outfitters about 1 mile away. Plan accordingly as there is parking downtown and near the start area on LSSU campus. Any course updates due to construction in the area will be communicated prior to race day.
Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Bird's Eye Outfitters on Friday, July 18 from 5-8pm and on Race Day July 19 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. We will send an email out to all registered participants when closer.
There will be overall awards for the 1st place gender finishers and 1st place master (40+) finishers. Overall awards can be picked up in a designated location after official results have posted. 1st place in each age group will also receive an award. Age groups are as follows: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Results will be chip timed with a gun start. Results will be posted on yooperrunning.com. All participants will receive a unique medal, custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, drink token, and an invite to the post race party. There will be an ISLAND THEMED party, live entertainment, food and drinks for purchase...Not to mention 7 of the best beers!
5k 10k Run Trail Walk
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to the exhilarating Race the Straits of Mackinaw Triathlons & Duathlon, where the breathtaking beauty of Michigan's iconic Mackinac Bridge sets the stage for an unforgettable athletic
adventure. Nestled next to and beneath the bridge lies Fort Mackinac Park, serving as both the transition area and the triumphant finish line. With ample space within the expansive state park, there's boundless potential for growth and expansion, ensuring a dynamic and exciting event for years to come.
Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey as you swim beneath the majestic Mackinac Bridge, traversing the waters of both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron. The sheer magnitude of swimming beneath this architectural marvel is an experience like no other, setting the tone for an adrenaline-fueled race day.
On the bike leg, newly paved roads await, guiding you on a scenic route to the picturesque Wilderness State Park along the pristine shores of Lake Michigan and back again. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the surroundings as you pedal through this breathtaking landscape, soaking in the natural beauty of Michigan's northern wilderness.
As you transition to the run, the historic landmarks of the region provide a captivating backdrop for your journey. Follow the path along Lake Michigan, passing by the renowned Fort Michilimackinac, steeped in centuries of history and culture. Finish your race triumphantly in the heart of Fort Mackinac Park, next to the iconic Mackinac Bridge, where the sense of accomplishment is matched only by the awe-inspiring beauty of the surroundings.
Join us for the Race the Straits of Mackinaw Triathlons & Duathlon, where every stroke, pedal, and stride brings you closer to an unforgettable experience amidst the unparalleled natural splendor of Michigan's Straits area.
Duathlon Run Swim Triathlon