
Race Date
Jun 6, 2026
Location
Gladstone, MI
Following the Beautiful Scenic shores of Little Bay de Noc, the race routes starts at the waterfront Terrace Bay Hotel. Heading North along the brand new non-motorized pathway, the route winds along the Lake Michigan shoreline to VanCleve Park, where 10K runners will turn around to return back to the Terrace Bay Hotel along the waterfront trail and Half Marathon runners will continue on. Passing through VanCleve Park, runners will experience scenic views of Lake Michigan along a scenic boardwalk, through the Northern portion of Gladstone, eventually returning along the non-motorized pathway back to the Finish at the Terrace Bay Hotel. Boston Qualifying Route All of our race courses are USATF Certified, making our race a Boston Qualifier. Check out the route maps on MapMyRun | Full Marathon | Half Marathon | 10K What you get Register before May 1 and save $5. Premium Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, Race Bib, Post Race Refreshments. Time Limit Official timing and water stops will end after 6 hrs. Walkers are welcome. Aid Stations There will be 7 aid stations with water and Powerade along the route spaced approximately every 2 miles. Celebrate with us! After your long run, enjoy an Upper Peninsula Craft Beer served by Freshwater Tavern, complimentary refreshments, awards ceremony, and check out our expo vendors. Packet Pickup/ Registration We will have packet pickup and on-site registration available at the Terrace Bay Hotel on Friday from 5-7pm and Race Day from 6:30am - 7:45am.
Race Day
Saturday, June 6, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
50/50 T-Shirt [Men's Sizes, sizes not guaranteed after 6/30]
Start Location
7146 P. Rd, Gladstone, MI, 49837
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MI21013MN · Expires 2031 · MISH Waterfront Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Median Finish
2:09:40
9:54/mi
Winning Time
1:33:02
7:06/mi
Finishers (2025)
98
States Represented
15 / 50
Gender Split
FASTER 25%
1:58:11
MEDIAN
2:09:40
SLOWER 25%
2:27:26
Start (Low)
54°
Afternoon (High)
72°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
72%
Humidity
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