
Race Date
May 22, 2026
Location
Traverse City, MI
Celebrating its 44th Anniversary, the Bayshore Marathon has become a “must run” for runners throughout the Midwest and beyond. Many runners return year after year to enjoy the scenic courses which run along the shores of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Hosted by Traverse City Track Club, Bayshore features a 10K, half marathon a full marathon, and a kids 1.2 mile fun run. The number of runners in all three races is limited to ensure a more enjoyable experience. Traverse City Track Club uses proceeds from Bayshore to sponsor many running and health related activities in and around Northwest Michigan.
Race Day
Friday, May 22, 2026
Start Time
7:30 AM
Giveaway
Short-Sleeve Tech Shirt
Start Location
1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse City, MI, 49686
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
+0.43 m
Separation
67.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MI25031MN · Expires 2035 · 2026 Bayshore Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Point-to-point course layout.
Median Finish
2:06:19
9:39/mi
Winning Time
1:04:16
4:54/mi
Finishers (2025)
2,871
States Represented
34 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:52:09
MEDIAN
2:06:19
SLOWER 25%
2:26:07
Start (Low)
50°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
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