2026 Mike Miller River Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Marine City, Michigan
- Price $28.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the 2026 Mike Miller River Run, taking place on Saturday, December 5th, in the picturesque Marine City, St. Clair! This festive event features a spirited 5K race and a family-friendly 1.5-mile run/walk, celebrating the joyous opening of Marine City's "Merry Time" Days and honoring the legacy of Mike Miller, a devoted supporter and founder of this beloved event.
Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday costumes as they enjoy a scenic course that winds through the beautiful parks along Water Street and the public beach. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Rotary Park, with day-of registration starting at 7:30 AM at Gord's Bar. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Marine City Rotary, the Mike Miller Scholarship Fund, and a local charity, making this a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a day of health and happiness. Plus, every participant will receive a goody bag and can indulge in a tasty chili dog and refreshing drinks post-race at Gord's Bar. Come out and join the fun, support a great cause, and make lasting memories with family and friends!
Participants are encouraged to don their best holiday costumes as they enjoy a scenic course that winds through the beautiful parks along Water Street and the public beach. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM at Rotary Park, with day-of registration starting at 7:30 AM at Gord's Bar. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Marine City Rotary, the Mike Miller Scholarship Fund, and a local charity, making this a wonderful opportunity to give back to the community while enjoying a day of health and happiness. Plus, every participant will receive a goody bag and can indulge in a tasty chili dog and refreshing drinks post-race at Gord's Bar. Come out and join the fun, support a great cause, and make lasting memories with family and friends!
Organiser's Description
A FESTIVE 5K AND 1.5 MILE RUN/WALK ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH, TO CELEBRATE THE OPENING OF MARINE CITY 'MERRY TIME' DAYS AS WELL AS COMMEMORATE MIKE MILLER WHO WAS A HUGE SUPPORTER OF MARINE CITY, AND ONE OF THE FOUNDERS OF THIS EVENT.
COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR BEST HOLIDAY COSTUME! ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MARINE CITY ROTARY, MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND A LOCAL CHARITY.
DAY OF REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE $5. DAY OF REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN WILL TAKE PLACE AT GORD'S BAR 514 S. WATER ST, MARINE CITY, MI 48039 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. AT ROTARY PARK AKA NAUTICAL MILE PARK PLEASE ARRIVE THERE BY 8:45 A.M. FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.
5K START IS AT 9 AM AND THE 1.5 MILE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. 5K IS TWO LOOPS THROUGH ALL THE PARKS ALONG WATER STREET AND THROUGH THE PUBLIC BEACH WITH A TURN AROUND ON N. MARKET TO PEARL ST. THEN A STRAIGHT SHOT BACK TO THE STATING LINE ON THE SIDEWALK OR STREET (EAST SIDE OF WATER STREET) THIS RACE IS MOSTLY ON THE SIDEWALKS SO THERE VERY LITTLE ROAD TRAFFIC, MAYBE A FEW PEDESTRIANS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A GOODY BAG AND BE SURE TO GRAB A CHILI DOG AND YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE AT GORDS BAR. BIG MIKE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SET UP.
Awards for top three male and females in the 5k race. The event starts and finishes at the south end of town. Come on out!
WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING NONPERISHABLE ITEMS TO BE DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS OR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES. THANK YOU FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR, HENRY HANK MILLER
COME DRESSED UP IN YOUR BEST HOLIDAY COSTUME! ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE MARINE CITY ROTARY, MIKE MILLER SCHOLARSHIP FUND AND A LOCAL CHARITY.
DAY OF REGISTRATION PRICES INCREASE $5. DAY OF REGISTRATION AND CHECK IN WILL TAKE PLACE AT GORD'S BAR 514 S. WATER ST, MARINE CITY, MI 48039 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM. THE RACE STARTS AT 9:00 A.M. AT ROTARY PARK AKA NAUTICAL MILE PARK PLEASE ARRIVE THERE BY 8:45 A.M. FOR ANNOUNCEMENTS.
5K START IS AT 9 AM AND THE 1.5 MILE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS. 5K IS TWO LOOPS THROUGH ALL THE PARKS ALONG WATER STREET AND THROUGH THE PUBLIC BEACH WITH A TURN AROUND ON N. MARKET TO PEARL ST. THEN A STRAIGHT SHOT BACK TO THE STATING LINE ON THE SIDEWALK OR STREET (EAST SIDE OF WATER STREET) THIS RACE IS MOSTLY ON THE SIDEWALKS SO THERE VERY LITTLE ROAD TRAFFIC, MAYBE A FEW PEDESTRIANS
ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE A GOODY BAG AND BE SURE TO GRAB A CHILI DOG AND YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGE AT GORDS BAR. BIG MIKE WOULD HAVE LOVED THIS SET UP.
Awards for top three male and females in the 5k race. The event starts and finishes at the south end of town. Come on out!
WE ARE ALSO ACCEPTING NONPERISHABLE ITEMS TO BE DONATED TO LOCAL FOOD BANKS OR INDIVIDUAL FAMILIES. THANK YOU FROM THE RACE DIRECTOR, HENRY HANK MILLER
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$28.00
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1.5 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:05AM EST)
$28.00
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Virtual Participant
Incl. $3.00 Fee
$28.00
Can't be there in person but want to support the event? Sign up as a virtual participant with the ability to self-report your time.
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