
Race Date
Oct 24, 2026
Location
Mackinac Island, MI
Join us for the 2026 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. This is the 30th anniversary of this iconic Mackinac Island event! 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 at 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!
Race Day
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Start Time
10:45 AM
Giveaway
Classic Great Turtle Garment
Start Location
One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI, 49757
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Also Offers
Median Finish
2:17:09
10:28/mi
Winning Time
1:15:51
5:47/mi
Finishers (2025)
707
States Represented
32 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:58:00
MEDIAN
2:17:09
SLOWER 25%
2:38:10
Start (Low)
44°
Afternoon (High)
51°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
20 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
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