Canal Run

There are four ways to register for the Canal Run. Please choose the one that is easiest for you.

1. Register Online Here! Online registration closes at midnight on Thursday, July 13.
2. Download our registration form (see PDF below), fill it out and mail it to us at 921 W. Sharon Ave.; Houghton, MI 49931. Checks can be made out to “Canal Run.”
3. Contact us, and we will mail you a registration form.
4. We will have last-minute registration Friday, July 14 from 3 to 8 p.m. on the lawn of Quincy Green, which is located at 435 Quincy Street. We highly suggest registering ahead of time, though. This will save you money. In order to receive a shirt on race day (versus 3 weeks after the event), you must register by June 16, 2023. There is no race day registration!

Registration Notes

• Prices jump on February 1, April 1, July 8 and July 14. We suggest registering as early as you can to make sure you save money!
• We offer no refunds.
• Veterans and Active Military receive $2 off their registration fee. Enter coupon code - Veteran
• U.P. Road Runners Club members receive $2 off their registration fee. Enter coupon code - UPRRC 
• Online registration closes Thursday of race week at midnight.
• Register by June 16 to ensure your t-shirt size will be available to you race weekend.
• Age Requirements: At least 16-years-old to compete in the half marathon, 13 to compete in the 10-mile-run and all of those under 10 must be accompanied by an adult for the five-mile run and two-mile fun run. There are no age requirements for walking events.

Team Discounts

• 5 or more participants in any of the races = $3 off each entry fee.
• 10 or more participants in any of the races = $5 off each entry fee.
• All team entry forms must be submitted together and mailed in OR filled out online through the team option on our online registration.
• Having difficulties registering a team online? Contact us to help!

What Do I Get for Registering?

The Canal Run is the premier running and walking event in Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula. We pride ourselves in offering a great race to our participants, including:

• Chip-timed racing through Superior Timing
• A commemorative Canal Run t-shirt
• Water stations throughout the course
• A medical station at the finish stationed with medical personnel
• Unique awards and medals for half marathon finishers, overall and age group winners
• Free downloadable photos from the race courtesy of Brockit Photography

Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.