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Mackinac Island Great Turtle Half Marathon & 5.7 Mile

Sat October 25, 2025 Mackinac Island, MI 49757 US Directions

Events

Half Marathon Run/Walk

Half Marathon

$55 10:45AM EDT This challengingHalf Marathon travels along the shore line and through the interior trails of Mackinac Island. This race is the final race in the Mackinac Island Trio
Run or Run/Walk

5.7 Mile Run

$55 10:30AM EDT A shorter event but still a challenge. 5.7 mile course includes hills, shore line and beautiful Island landmarks. This race is the final race in the Mackinac Island Trio.
Walk only

5.7 Mile Walk

$55 10:35AM EDT A shorter event but still a challenge. 5.7 mile course includes hills, shore line and beautiful Island landmarks. This race is the final race in the Mackinac Island Trio.
Virtual Race

Half Marathon Virtual Race

$55 Complete the Half Marathon distance at your own convenience and post your results. We'll mail your bib and swag. This race is eligible for the Mackinac Island Trio.
Virtual Race

5.7 Mile Virtual Race

$55 Complete the 5.7 Mile distance at your own convenience and post your results. We'll mail your bib and swag. This race is eligible for the Mackinac Island Trio.

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://runmackinac.com/great-turtle-trail-run/.

Place

One Lakeshort Drive
Mackinac Island, MI US 49757

Description

Join us for the 28th Anniversary of the 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.  

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 in 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.

This race is the last race in the Mackinac Island Trio series.  Trio medals will be distributed to those who have completed 3 of the 4 RunMackinac events.  (If this race is completed virtually, the Trio medal will be mailed).

NOTE:  Shepler's Ferry Tickets will be available at a discounted rate soon.  All registrants will be notified when ticket sales are open - tickets may be then be added to  your registration at the discounted rate.

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