2026 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Marquette, Michigan
- Price $10.50 - $107.00
- Races 9 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 2026 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge, taking place on Saturday, June 13th, in the beautiful city of Marquette, Michigan! This uplifting event benefits the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC), providing vital support to patients and families affected by brain cancer through treatment, research, education, and advocacy. Set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Superior, all races will start and finish at the Superior Dome, ensuring a vibrant atmosphere for participants and spectators alike.
This year's festivities include various race distances, catering to all ages and abilities, along with a special event for kids, Molly's Mile, where every child is recognized with a medal! Don't miss the pre-event expo on June 12th, where you can pick up your race materials and connect with fellow participants. For those unable to join us in person, a virtual option is available, allowing friends and family from across the country to participate and receive a commemorative t-shirt. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community spirit, camaraderie, and hope at this remarkable event!
This year's festivities include various race distances, catering to all ages and abilities, along with a special event for kids, Molly's Mile, where every child is recognized with a medal! Don't miss the pre-event expo on June 12th, where you can pick up your race materials and connect with fellow participants. For those unable to join us in person, a virtual option is available, allowing friends and family from across the country to participate and receive a commemorative t-shirt. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of community spirit, camaraderie, and hope at this remarkable event!
Organiser's Description
THE INCREDIBLEBANK - HOPE STARTS HERE CHALLENGE BENEFITS THE UPPER MICHIGAN BRAIN TUMOR CENTER (UMBTC), WHICH IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING PATIENTS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY BRAIN CANCER THROUGH TREATMENT, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY.
SAME LOCATION! What can we say? It's been a hit since 2022 so once again, we'll be back at the Superior Dome with a fully outdoor event on the Northeast side of the building near Lake Superior. This will be where all races start and end, and also where we'll have our awards ceremony and lunch.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This year, Hope Starts Here will take place on Saturday, June 13th.
PRE-EVENT EXPO! Stop by IncredibleBank's Third Street location (1101 N. Third Street, Marquette) on Friday, June 12th anytime between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to say hi to our crew and pick up your t-shirt and bib. (Pickup will also be available at the main event on Saturday morning). While we do our best to make sure everyone gets their desired t-shirt size, please keep in mind that these are distributed as first come, first serve at the expo and on race day.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Unable to participate with us in person this year? No problem. Check out our virtual event option. Please share this option with your long distance friends. We love seeing photos of virtual HSH participants across the country! Virtual participants will receive an event t-shirt in the mail 2-4 weeks after the event.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Timed by our friends at Superior Timing. Participants are divided into divisions by gender and age, and awards are given to the top finisher in each division. All kids are winners in Molly's Mile and will receive a medal, with extra-special recognition for the top boy and girl finisher in each Molly's Mile age division! Each race registration includes an event t-shirt and lunch (the virtual option does not include lunch and is not timed or eligible for awards).
A BIG THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!
_TITLE SPONSOR: IncredibleBank_
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Golden Sprocket Sponsors: Northern Michigan University; UP Health System - Marquette; TV6; Homeward_
SILVER RUNNING SHOE SPONSORS:_ UP Rehab Services; Upper Peninsula Health Plan; Subway; Craig Coccia, MD; Sonia Geschwindt, MD; Yooper Shirts; Peninsula Fiber Network; Media Brew; Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Plastic Surgery_
_BRONZE HANDLE BAR SPONSORS: Closner Construction; Norway Springs; Tadych's Marketplace Foods; Superior Timing; UP Rehab Medicine Associates; Double Trouble Entertainment; UP Home Health & Hospice; Carson Wealth; Body Pnch; Integra; Elizabeth Hogan, MD_
_COPPER CHALLENGE SPONSORS: Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc.; Just Believe; Vango's Pizza; Queen City Running Co.; Peninsula Pharmacy; Select Realty; Marquette County Title; Haleyrae.creative; OBGYN Associates of Marquette_
SAME LOCATION! What can we say? It's been a hit since 2022 so once again, we'll be back at the Superior Dome with a fully outdoor event on the Northeast side of the building near Lake Superior. This will be where all races start and end, and also where we'll have our awards ceremony and lunch.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This year, Hope Starts Here will take place on Saturday, June 13th.
PRE-EVENT EXPO! Stop by IncredibleBank's Third Street location (1101 N. Third Street, Marquette) on Friday, June 12th anytime between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to say hi to our crew and pick up your t-shirt and bib. (Pickup will also be available at the main event on Saturday morning). While we do our best to make sure everyone gets their desired t-shirt size, please keep in mind that these are distributed as first come, first serve at the expo and on race day.
VIRTUAL OPTION: Unable to participate with us in person this year? No problem. Check out our virtual event option. Please share this option with your long distance friends. We love seeing photos of virtual HSH participants across the country! Virtual participants will receive an event t-shirt in the mail 2-4 weeks after the event.
ADDITIONAL INFO: Timed by our friends at Superior Timing. Participants are divided into divisions by gender and age, and awards are given to the top finisher in each division. All kids are winners in Molly's Mile and will receive a medal, with extra-special recognition for the top boy and girl finisher in each Molly's Mile age division! Each race registration includes an event t-shirt and lunch (the virtual option does not include lunch and is not timed or eligible for awards).
A BIG THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!
_TITLE SPONSOR: IncredibleBank_
_
Golden Sprocket Sponsors: Northern Michigan University; UP Health System - Marquette; TV6; Homeward_
SILVER RUNNING SHOE SPONSORS:_ UP Rehab Services; Upper Peninsula Health Plan; Subway; Craig Coccia, MD; Sonia Geschwindt, MD; Yooper Shirts; Peninsula Fiber Network; Media Brew; Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Plastic Surgery_
_BRONZE HANDLE BAR SPONSORS: Closner Construction; Norway Springs; Tadych's Marketplace Foods; Superior Timing; UP Rehab Medicine Associates; Double Trouble Entertainment; UP Home Health & Hospice; Carson Wealth; Body Pnch; Integra; Elizabeth Hogan, MD_
_COPPER CHALLENGE SPONSORS: Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc.; Just Believe; Vango's Pizza; Queen City Running Co.; Peninsula Pharmacy; Select Realty; Marquette County Title; Haleyrae.creative; OBGYN Associates of Marquette_
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.90
Event t-shirt and lunch included! The half marathon course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, briefly reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path south past South Beach, the Carp River, and the Welcome Center to the turn around point prior to Green Bay Street and then follows the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945612162/ -
31K Challenge
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$69.90
Event t-shirt and lunch included! Participants of the 31K challenge will complete the half marathon and 10k back to back! -
10K Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$38.50
Event t-shirt and lunch included! The 10k run course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path north to Presque Isle. Runners will turn left on Peter White Drive and run to the turn around point located near the black rocks parking lot and then follow the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945603702/ -
5K Run
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (10:15AM EDT)
$38.50
Event t-shirt and lunch included! The 5k run course starts on the northeast exterior of the Superior Dome, goes south for a quarter mile, reverses direction to enter the bike path and follows the bike path north to the turn around point at the Dead River and then follows the same route back to the Superior Dome. The course map can be viewed at this link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4945593298/ -
Leisure Walk
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (9:45AM EDT)
$38.50
Event t-shirt and lunch included! The leisure walk will head from the superior dome exterior, across Presque Isle Avenue to NMU's main campus! Enjoy the walk at your own pace - turnaround at the wildcat statue or whenever you feel ready to do so! -
Molly's Mile - 12 and Under 1 Mile Kids Run
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$33.00
In loving memory of our brave friend and longtime Hope Starts Here participant and supporter, Molly Kus. Event t-shirt and lunch included! NMU Students of the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center will lead/follow the group of kids on the course, and parents are welcome to escort their little ones, as well. All kids are winners in this fun event! The course map can be viewed at this link: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/edit/4988932822/ -
Virtual Participation
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
$33.00
Event t-shirt included! Participate in Hope Starts Here even if you aren't in Marquette! Participants will receive an event t-shirt in the mail (2-3 weeks after the event). We encourage you to do a run, walk, or bike ride the day of the event and share your pictures on our Hope Starts Here Facebook page! Virtual participants are not eligible for awards or lunch. Spread the word and invite your friends from all over to virtually participate in this event to raise funds for a meaningful cause. -
Mile Marker Donation
Incl. $7.00 Fee
$107.00
Purchase a mile marker to be displayed along one of our race courses. -
Lunch Only
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$10.50
Lunch-only option for those that wish to enjoy a Subway lunch, but will not be participating in a race.
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NMU Superior Dome, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, Marquette, 49855, MI, United States
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