Port Oneida Run

 Saturday, August 2, 2025

13th Annual Port Oneida Run

 5K  10K  Half Marathon

Join us for this unique event! The only run where the courses traverse through the scenic rolling hills and tranquil level pastoral pathways of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.

Port Oneida is celebrated as “one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country” and showcases historic farms and barns from the 1800’s nestled in the rolling hills and picturesque trails alongside Lake Michigan. Port Oneida is also home of Pyramid Point, a favorite of residents and visitors.

Come for the run & make a day of exploring the park, a true outdoor museum! Bring your blanket or lawn chair to cheer on runners and enjoy post-celebration activities.

The 13th Annual Port Oneida Run serves as a vital fundraiser for Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a dedicated non-profit partner helping to preserve Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for over 25 years!

Heritage 5K   Run or walk. A flat & fast course on the crushed gravel Heritage Trail and a dirt road. Strollers & leashed dogs allowed (this race only)

Tillers 10K   A loop combination of trail running, gravel and paved back roads in the areas of rolling hills. Expect a long hill going up Basch Road past the Pyramid Point trailhead parking lot- perfect for runners who love a challenge!  

Homesteaders Half Marathon – A combination of dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement. Expect a long hill going up Basch Road past the Pyramid Point trailhead parking lot- perfect for runners who love a challenge!  

LOCATION

Port Oneida Heritage Center, Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Drive (M-22), Maple City, Michigan 49664.
Just four miles north of Glen Arbor, west of Port Oneida road.
Registration, Start & Finish is at the Big Red Barn
PARKING: On site at the Olsen Farm; follow the signs.

PACKET PICKUP is only available race day morning 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

6:30 – 8:00 Packet pick up and walk-on registration at the Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm.
7:30    Half Marathon starts
7:40     10K starts
8:15     Flat and Fast 5K run/walk starts
11:30   All Courses Close

POST-RACE

Great food
Unique awards!
Kids will want a picture with our mascot Ida the cow!

RACE INFORMATION 

Professional chip timing by RF Timing.
Pin race bibs horizontally and unobstructed on the OUTSIDE and FRONT of your clothing as close to the waist as possible to ensure accurate finish times; do not bend or tear bibs.
All races start and end at the historic Olsen Farm’s Big Red Barn
Pets: Animals are only allowed in the farmyard and only in the 5k run/walk event. All pets must be well controlled and always be kept on a short leash
The race will take place rain or shine (but not lightening)

Water stations are placed every roughly every 3 miles along the courses, however, this race does take place in August and we encourage runners to carry their own hydration (bring your camelback!) 

REGISTRATION – in the big red barn
Half Marathon         $90    After 7/31  $110
10K                            $60    After 7/31  $75
Flat 5k                       $35    After 7/31 $45
Kid’s run around the farm – free
Payment: cash, credit card or check.
Online registration closes Friday, August 1st at 5 pm.
Entries are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
Runners under 18 year’s old require a parent’s signature on reg. forms
Walk-On’s Welcome!

SHIRTS

All 5k, 10K, and 1/2 marathon runners registered will receive a run shirt if registered by July 15.
After July 15, shirts will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

AWARDS

First overall male & female awards will be given for each of the three races
Top 3 finishers in each age category and gender, in each of the three events, will receive a unique wooden medal.
Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Note: The top three overall gender finishers in each event, will NOT be included in age group awards
Awards will be handed out near the barn when final times are posted. You or a designated person must be present to receive your award; no awards will be mailed.
All Half marathon participants will receive a finishers ribbon.
All Kid run participants receive a ribbon and sour cherry patch candy from Cherry Republic

All registered participants are eligible to win one of six raffle prizes, including a guided horse and wagon tour or bike tour of Port Oneida. Must be present to win.

NATIONAL PARK POLICIES

A National Park pass is required.
Help keep the park free of invasive species!  Please clean shoes of mud and debris, soil and seed, prior to coming to the race to prevent introduction of invasive plant material.
LODGING

This area is a tourist destination. Make your lodging reservations early.