Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap
Run Michigan Cheap's Suttons Bay half-marathon offers an affordable, chip-timed race on a scenic trail.
Race Date
Jul 5, 2026
Location
Suttons Bay, MI
Quick facts
- Date
- Sunday, July 5, 2026
- Location
- Suttons Bay, Michigan
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 132
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Run Michigan Cheap half-marathon in Suttons Bay provides an accessible racing experience, drawing participants from across Michigan and surrounding states. This event, now in its fourth edition, focuses on affordability while delivering a competitive and healthy atmosphere.
Runners will navigate the TART trail system, starting near the Suttons Bay TART Trailhead. The course is largely flat, offering a forgiving path for runners aiming for personal bests or simply enjoying a scenic run. While parking at the trailhead is limited, street and overflow options are available nearby.
All participants receive a chip-timed race, a T-shirt if registered by the cutoff date, and a finisher's medal. The event aims to be a fun, healthy, and competitive outing, with a typical winning time around 87 minutes, reflecting a steady field size and a modest repeat-runner loyalty of about 12%.
Race-provided description
IN PERSON RACE OPTION: This race will take place on the TART trail system, starting at Suttons Bay TART Trailhead close to 109 4th St in Suttons Bay. (On 4th Street, West of M22 in Sutton's Bay) *Address is approximate. Parking on Trailhead is limited but on the street parking and overflow parking available nearby* Run Michigan Cheap strives to make races more AFFORDABLE while also delivering a fun, healthy and competitive running atmosphere. Packet pickup will be the day of race. ALL RACES ARE CHIP TIMED. FOR MORE INFORMATION, on course description, T-shirt cut off date, price increase, bathrooms, ect., GO TO http://www.runmichigancheap.com/ Race Entry Gifts All entrants will receive a FREE shirt (if registered by the cut off date stated on our website). You may also buy shirt the day of the event (quantities limited). ALL finishers of the race will receive a medal! Race Entry Gifts All entrants will receive a FREE shirt (if registered by the cut off date stated on our website). ALL finishers of the race will receive a medal!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, July 5, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
109 4th St., Suttons Bay, MI, 49682
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park
Surface
Paved
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick444 years running
~43 finishers a year
small race — neutral
12% returning runners
3 timing sources · 4 photos
runners from 6 states
winner 1:27:44
typical high 75°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
62°
Afternoon (High)
75°
Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
77%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 132 finishers actually crossed the line across 4 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
132
Median time
1:59:22
Latest turnout
33
States
9
Turnout by year
2022–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap?
The Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap is held on Sunday, July 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap take place?
It takes place in Suttons Bay, Michigan.
What distances does the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 6.2 Miles, 3.1 Miles.
Is the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap course flat and good for a PR?
The Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap?
HalfRuns has finish records for 132 runners who have completed the Suttons Bay - Run Michigan Cheap.
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