Packet Pick-up - Prior to Race Day
We are encouraging as many runners as possible to pick up their race packet prior to race day. This will minimize congestion on race morning prior to the start of the race. Saturday packet pick-up will be in the parking lot at the park office. The park office is located outside of the main park entrance gate.
Packet Pick-up will begin at 7:15am at the Start/Finish Line
8:00 am: Start - Marathon, Half-Marathon, & 50k
9:00 am: Start - 10k+ & 5k
Start will be small groups every 5-15 seconds to thin out the pack early and make it easier to pass.
Volunteers will be placing cups of water on tables at the aid stations.
Please do not run more than 2 across. Please be courteous of runners, walkers, & cyclists going in both directions. The path is open to others on race day. Pay attention to the parking lot entrance crossing - The cars have the right of way. We ask that you Stay to the Right & Pass on the Left.
We will not be doing age group awards. In place of age group awards everyone will be getting something in addition to their finisher's medal. Results will be uploaded the race website. Results are uploaded every 15-20 minutes during the race.
The medals are awesome. They are Huge. Runners love them.
We get this comment at the finish line a lot:
"These medals are awesome. I've run lots of big city marathons that didn't have medals this nice!"
Age groups - NO AGE GROUP AWARDS
Instead we are giving all finishers the equivalent of age group awards
We will publish results in both Overall and Age Group formats.
Where is the Start/Finish Line?
The START / FINISH Line is located at Eastwood Beach
This is different from previous years - (there is construction at the old Start/Finish area)
Eastwood Beach is very close to the park entrance -
Drive in Main Park Entrance (There is only one entrance and exit to the park)
Turn LEFT onto park road that circles the lake - Follow Signs to Eastwood Beach.
Eastwood Beach will be on your right.
Is this Marathon (26.2) a Boston Qualifier?
Our certification number is MI20012MN
So Yes you could use this race to meet Boston Qualifying Standards.
Is there a time limit?
The time limit for the Marathon and the 50k is 7 hours and 30 minutes.
If you expect to take more than 6 hours please utilize the early start at 7:30am
Bag Drop
There is a bag drop by the Aid Station next to the Start/Finish Line. This Area is unmanned.
Every time your race route takes you into the Eastwood Beach (Start/Finish) area you will have access to the bag drop.
The bag drop is right next to the route.
Aid Stations are approximately every 2 miles
Race Start and Finish is at Eastwood Beach within Stony Creek Metropark
There is a $10 daily fee for vehicles to enter the Metropark
The park OPENS at 7:00am on Race Day (Nobody is allowed in the park before 7 - even race staff)
Park maps, information, and yearly access fee pricing can be found on the link:
Run in beautiful Stony Creek Metropark. Race in on paved roads and paved multi-use trail. Each race has a very small portion on grass.
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for the Stony Creek Marathon, Half-Marathon, 5k, 10k-Plus, & 50k.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
