Marquette Trails Festival
Marquette Trails Festival celebrates non-motorized trail use with mountain biking and trail running.
Race Date
Jun 26, 2026
Location
Marquette, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Friday, June 26, 2026
- Location
- Marquette, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + Dual Slalom - Youth Competitive, Youth Dual Slalom - Non-Competitive, Dual Slalom - Adult Womens, Dual Slalom - Adult Mens, 1.5 Miles, 3.1 Miles, Enduro, Criterium - Youth, Criterium - Klunker, Criterium - Womens, Criterium - Mens, 3 Miles, 21 Miles, 11 Miles, Downhill
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Marquette Trails Festival is a vibrant weekend dedicated to non-motorized trail enthusiasts, featuring both mountain bike and trail running races. Held in Marquette, Michigan, this event serves as a celebration of the local trail systems, with all proceeds directly supporting the construction and maintenance of NTN singletrack trails.
Runners can expect a course that winds through the scenic trails surrounding Marquette, offering a refreshing escape into nature. The festival aims to bring together the community for a weekend of outdoor activity and camaraderie, fostering a spirit of shared passion for the trails. It's an opportunity to enjoy the natural beauty of the region while contributing to a worthy cause.
Race-provided description
Join us in celebration of the trails at Marquette Trails Festival Presented by Embers Credit Union. This event will be a fun weekend for all non-motorized trail users; featuring mountain bike and trail running races. Whether you bike or run; come out, have a good time, and help raise funds for your community trails. All proceeds from this event go to the NTN singletrack trail building.
Logistics
Race Day
Friday, June 26, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
Free Hat w/registration T-Shirt available for purchase
Start Location
Marquette South Trails - 2375 M-553, Marquette, MI, 49855
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 9 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 71°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
56°
Afternoon (High)
71°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.2"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
84%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Marquette Trails Festival?
The Marquette Trails Festival is held on Friday, June 26, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Marquette Trails Festival take place?
It takes place in Marquette, Michigan.
What distances does the Marquette Trails Festival offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus Dual Slalom - Youth Competitive, Youth Dual Slalom - Non-Competitive, Dual Slalom - Adult Womens, Dual Slalom - Adult Mens, 1.5 Miles, 3.1 Miles, Enduro, Criterium - Youth, Criterium - Klunker, Criterium - Womens, Criterium - Mens, 3 Miles, 21 Miles, 11 Miles, Downhill.
Is the Marquette Trails Festival course flat and good for a PR?
The Marquette Trails Festival is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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