Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run

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, the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, Michigan Department of Transportation, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority. The run takes place before the Labor Day Bridge Walk and is limited - up to 700 participants.

Runners are expected to run a 15-minute mile and must be able to finish the entire 4.3 miles within the allotted time. All runners must also share a link to recent race results showing the ability to run a minimum pace of 15 minutes per mile or less to participate in this event.

It is important to note, this is not a timed event and the course is not certified for distance.

Registration includes a technical tee shirt, finisher medal and a race bib.

***This is the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge. This is a fun run and is not chip timed. The course is approximately 4.3 miles and not certified for distance.