Saturday, June 20, 2026
Race Weekend
Schedule
When
Fri, Jun 19 · 1:00 – 8:00 PM
What
Packet pickup
Where
DeWitt Lot, Park Ave. By Last Name
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 5:00 AM
What
Race-morning packet pickup
Where
By Last Name
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 6:00 AM
What
Marathon start
Where
Park & State Street
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 6:30 AM
What
Half Marathon start
Where
Park & State Street
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 7:00 AM
What
10K start
Where
Park & State Street
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 7:15 AM
What
5K start
Where
Park & State Street
When
Sat, Jun 20 · ~10:30 AM
What
Awards ceremony
Where
Registration tent
When
Sat, Jun 20 · 1:00 PM
What
Course cutoff
Where
Finish on sidewalk — time still counts, medal still yours
No early starts. Cutoff is firm at 1:00 PM.
Start & Expo
103 Park Avenue, Charlevoix, MI
Downtown Charlevoix- the start line, finish line, registration, expo and packet pick up are all on Park Ave. around DeWitt parking lot. In case of rain - packet pick up and registration will move to "The Irene" at the corner of State and Clinton Streets.
Registration
Late registration — if there are slots available.
June 19 · 1:00 – 8:00 PM
June 20 · 5:00 – 7:00 AM
Need to switch distances? Here's the drill: pick up your original bib and shirt. On June 19, take it to the registration tent to make the switch with RF Events. On June 20, pick up your bib and shirt (if you didn't on Friday), then take it to the RF Events tent at the start line.
Please don't go to registration on race day.
In case of rain — registration will be moved to "The Irene", located at the corner of State and Clinton Streets.
Packet Pickup
Friday, June 19, 1–8 PM in DeWitt Lot on Park Ave at the packet pick up tent.
June 20, Race-morning pickup is at the Packet Pickup tent. Organized by last name. Yes you can pick up for your family and friends.
Please honor the following times for picking up your bibs and shirts on race day morning:
- Marathon · 5:00 – 5:45 AM
- Half Marathon · 5:45 – 6:15 AM
- 10K · 6:15 – 6:45 AM
- 5K · 6:45 – 7:00 AM
We’ll be happy to exchange your shirt for another size after everyone has picked up their packets.
In case of rain — packet pick up will be moved to “The Irene”. Located at the corner of State and Clinton Streets.
Parking
There is no free metered parking this year. Feed the meter or you will get a ticket — we promise.
The side streets have non-metered spots. There's a parking lot on Mason and another on Clinton west of Bridge Street. If you're coming from the north side of Charlevoix, we recommend that you park north of the bridge.
Plan to arrive at least 45 minutes before your start to find a spot and walk to Park Avenue.
Bib placement
Pin your bib on the front, outside, below your chest. Not on your back, not under a jacket — timing and photos depend on it.
No bag drop
We don't run a bag check. Leave valuables in your car or with a friend at the finish.
Pacers — paused for 2026
No official pace groups this year. They'll be back in 2027.
Spectators
Want to watch your athlete while on the course? There are several areas where you'll have the best viewing:
- Along Park Ave on the walking path
- Corner of Grant and Park Ave — get there early and park at Michigan Beach
- Along Lake Michigan at Boulder Park
- Carpenter and State Street
- On US-31 there are several places to park and watch them go by the biggest Cherry Pie in the world
- At the Charlevoix Airport
- The best spot is at Fisherman's Island if they are running the half or full
Please do not walk or stand on private property. No parking is permitted on Park Ave between Bridge Street and Antrim St.
We know you want to see your athlete take off and come in through the finish line. For the safety of all 2,300 runners, we ask that you do not enter the start/finish line area. We will have barricades along Park Ave — all spectators must stay behind the barricades.
There will be photographers capturing that special moment for you — FREE.
Post-race food
Available to registered athletes only. Bib required at the food tent. Please don't take food meant for runners.
Race-morning food
Harwood Gold opens at 5:00 AM, two blocks from the start. Coffee, pastries, real people behind the counter.
Weather & cancellation
The race goes on rain or shine. In the rare event of severe weather requiring cancellation, decisions are posted on our social channels and emailed to registered athletes. No refunds in the event of cancellation due to weather or force majeure.