7 Bridges 7 Brews
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 7:00PM EDT
- Location Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan
- Price $43.40 - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us on Saturday, August 1, 2026, for the exciting 7 Bridges 7 Brews event in the picturesque Sault Sainte Marie, Chippewa! This vibrant celebration invites both runners and walkers to traverse the stunning 5k or 10k routes that connect all seven bridges in the historic downtown area. The races kick off at 7:00 PM from the corner of Peck St and W. Portage Ave, culminating at the lively Bird's Eye Outfitters, where the fun continues with an island-themed post-race party.
Participants can look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and a fantastic selection of seven brews provided by a local brewery. All registrants will receive a unique medal, a custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, and a drink token to enjoy at the post-race festivities. Plus, with awards for top finishers in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to race your best! Proceeds from this special event will benefit the OUT House Consortium, supporting the development and maintenance of non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. Don’t miss this perfect blend of fitness and fun – mark your calendars and get ready for a day to
Participants can look forward to an unforgettable experience filled with live entertainment, delicious food, and a fantastic selection of seven brews provided by a local brewery. All registrants will receive a unique medal, a custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, and a drink token to enjoy at the post-race festivities. Plus, with awards for top finishers in various age categories, there's plenty of motivation to race your best! Proceeds from this special event will benefit the OUT House Consortium, supporting the development and maintenance of non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. Don’t miss this perfect blend of fitness and fun – mark your calendars and get ready for a day to
Organiser's Description
2026 Results Link [https://my.raceresult.com/411318/]
Come experience historic Sault Sainte Marie by running, or walking, a 5k or 10k spanning all 7 bridges that connect the downtown island area. Then, enjoy some brews at Bird's Eye Outfitters at the official _ISLAND THEMED_ post-race party including live entertainment. A brewery will be in town as our brew sponsor to add to your enjoyment with a selection of 7 brews! Proceeds benefit OUT House Consortium, a non-profit organization, to develop, maintain and promote the non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. A donation button is available for anyone who is or is not partaking in the run or walk but still want to support the improvement of our recreation trails.
The 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run will begin at 7:00 pm at the corner of Peck St and W. Portage Ave. The races finish downtown at Bird's Eye Outfitters, about 1 mile away. Plan accordingly as there is parking downtown and limited parking near the start area. Any course updates due to construction in the area will be communicated prior to race day.
Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Bird's Eye Outfitters on Friday, July 17 from 5-8pm and on Race Day July 18 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. We will send an email out to all registered participants when closer.
There will be overall awards for the 1st place gender finishers and 1st place master (40+) finishers. Overall awards can be picked up in a designated location after official results have posted. 1st place in each age group will also receive an award. Age groups are as follows: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Results will be chip timed with a gun start. Results will be posted on yooperrunning.com. All participants will receive a unique medal, custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, drink token, and an invite to the post race party. There will be an _ISLAND THEMED_ party, live entertainment, food and drinks for purchase...Not to mention 7 of the best beers!
Come experience historic Sault Sainte Marie by running, or walking, a 5k or 10k spanning all 7 bridges that connect the downtown island area. Then, enjoy some brews at Bird's Eye Outfitters at the official _ISLAND THEMED_ post-race party including live entertainment. A brewery will be in town as our brew sponsor to add to your enjoyment with a selection of 7 brews! Proceeds benefit OUT House Consortium, a non-profit organization, to develop, maintain and promote the non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. A donation button is available for anyone who is or is not partaking in the run or walk but still want to support the improvement of our recreation trails.
The 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run will begin at 7:00 pm at the corner of Peck St and W. Portage Ave. The races finish downtown at Bird's Eye Outfitters, about 1 mile away. Plan accordingly as there is parking downtown and limited parking near the start area. Any course updates due to construction in the area will be communicated prior to race day.
Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Bird's Eye Outfitters on Friday, July 17 from 5-8pm and on Race Day July 18 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. We will send an email out to all registered participants when closer.
There will be overall awards for the 1st place gender finishers and 1st place master (40+) finishers. Overall awards can be picked up in a designated location after official results have posted. 1st place in each age group will also receive an award. Age groups are as follows: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Results will be chip timed with a gun start. Results will be posted on yooperrunning.com. All participants will receive a unique medal, custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, drink token, and an invite to the post race party. There will be an _ISLAND THEMED_ party, live entertainment, food and drinks for purchase...Not to mention 7 of the best beers!
Races
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5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Insulated Water Bottle From Local Artist
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.40
The 5k is a run or walk. There will not be a separate walk division for awards, but you are welcome to walk the entire 5k! -
10K Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Insulated Water Bottle From Local Artist
Sat 1st August 2026 (7:00PM EDT)
$43.40
The 10k is a run only event. If you do have to take walk breaks that is ok too! For time purposes we don't want you to miss the awesome island post race party back at Bird's Eye Outfitters. -
Virtual 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
$48.70
If you can't join us for our amazing course, create your own and incorporate a bridge in there somewhere. Have fun with it and virtually join our party afterwards. Cheers! -
Virtual 7 Bridges 7 Brews 10K
Incl. $3.70 Fee
$48.70
If you can't join us for our amazing course, create your own and incorporate a bridge in there somewhere. Have fun with it and virtually join our party afterwards. Cheers!
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107 E Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, 49783, MI, United States
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