Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5k
Saturday, October 4 – Saturday, October 18, 2025
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Paradise, Michigan
$43.40–$64.60 · 5 races
5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of running at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5K, taking place on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in the beautiful town of Paradise, Michigan! Starting at 8 AM, participants can choose between a scenic half marathon or a fun 5K, both kicking off from the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum. This flat and fast course offers a perfect opportunity for runners of all levels to enjoy the stunning views of the Great Lakes while competing for overall and age group awards.
Every participant will receive a medal and have the chance to explore the museum with a discounted group rate on race day. As a special highlight, 2025 marks the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, so don’t miss the chance to check out this significant exhibit! Registration is available at various price points depending on when you sign up, with options for virtual participation too. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community, and a shared passion for running while supporting the restoration of the GLSM Lighthouse. Sign up now and be part of this remarkable event!
Every participant will receive a medal and have the chance to explore the museum with a discounted group rate on race day. As a special highlight, 2025 marks the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald, so don’t miss the chance to check out this significant exhibit! Registration is available at various price points depending on when you sign up, with options for virtual participation too. Join us for a day filled with excitement, community, and a shared passion for running while supporting the restoration of the GLSM Lighthouse. Sign up now and be part of this remarkable event!
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Races
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Shipwreck Half Marathon
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 4, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$64.60
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Shipwreck 5k Run
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 4, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$43.40
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Shipwreck 5k Walk
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 4, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$43.40
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Virtual Shipwreck Half Marathon
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 4, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$43.40
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Virtual Shipwreck 5k
VirtualIncl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Entries closedSaturday, Oct 4, 2025 (8:00 AM EDT)
$43.40
Organiser's description
2025 Race Photos courtesy of Megan Vasquez https://mvcreative.pixieset.com/greatlakesshipwreckhalfmarathonand5k
October 4th, 2025, at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum located in Paradise, Michigan. 8am start for the half-marathon and 5k which start and finish at the museum near the roundabout at the end of the parking lot. All participants will receive a medal and discounted group rate to the Museum on October 4 with proof of bib. T-Shirts are available with registration ($10 through August 31) and there will be overall and age group awards to follow the race. A percentage of proceeds and 100% of donations in excess of registration will go towards the restoration of the GLSM Lighthouse. 2025 is also the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald so be sure to check out the exhibit in the museum!
HALF MARATHON PRICES:
February - June: $35 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
July - August: $45 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
September: $50 (No T-Shirt Option after *Sept. 7)
October: $60 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES 7:45AM RACE DAY
*_VIRTUAL PRICES: $40 + ($10 T-SHIRT OPTION THROUGH *SEPT. 7). WILL RECEIVE BIB, MEDAL, AND T-SHIRT_ (_IF T-SHIRT DEADLINE MET AND PAID). SUBMIT RESULTS ON YOUR RUNSIGNUP PROFILE FROM OCTOBER 4-18. YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE SHIPPED BY OCT. 18 OR SOONER. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO SUBMIT RESULTS TO RECEIVE YOUR GIVEAWAYS. _
T-SHIRT: The t-shirts will be unisex sized and an option through *Sept. 7 for $10. There will be limited size and availability for sale at packet pickup for $15 CASH.
5K PRICES
February - June: $20 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
July - August: $25 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
September: $30 (No T-Shirt Option)
October: $40 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES 7:45AM RACE DAY
_*VIRTUAL PRICES: $40 + ($10 T-SHIRT OPTION THROUGH AUG. 31). WILL RECEIVE BIB, MEDAL, AND T-SHIRT (IF T-SHIRT DEADLINE MET AND PAID). _SUBMIT RESULTS ON YOUR RUNSIGNUP PROFILE FROM OCTOBER 4-18. YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE SHIPPED BY OCT. 18 OR SOONER. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO SUBMIT RESULTS TO RECEIVE YOUR GIVEAWAYS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: 4-7pm October 3rd, in the main lobby of Paradise Lakefront Lodge, 8112 N M-123, Paradise, MI, 49768.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 6:30-7:45am near the start/finish area.
OVERALL AWARDS: 1st Place Gender/Master (40+)/Grand Master (60+)
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 1st Place 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
COURSE: Start/Finish from the roundabout area near the end of the parking lot. Flat and Fast. Out and back on Whitefish Point Road. A minimum of 4 aid stations with water/Gatorade evenly spaced for the half marathon and 1 aid station for the 5K.
October 4th, 2025, at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum located in Paradise, Michigan. 8am start for the half-marathon and 5k which start and finish at the museum near the roundabout at the end of the parking lot. All participants will receive a medal and discounted group rate to the Museum on October 4 with proof of bib. T-Shirts are available with registration ($10 through August 31) and there will be overall and age group awards to follow the race. A percentage of proceeds and 100% of donations in excess of registration will go towards the restoration of the GLSM Lighthouse. 2025 is also the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald so be sure to check out the exhibit in the museum!
HALF MARATHON PRICES:
February - June: $35 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
July - August: $45 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
September: $50 (No T-Shirt Option after *Sept. 7)
October: $60 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES 7:45AM RACE DAY
*_VIRTUAL PRICES: $40 + ($10 T-SHIRT OPTION THROUGH *SEPT. 7). WILL RECEIVE BIB, MEDAL, AND T-SHIRT_ (_IF T-SHIRT DEADLINE MET AND PAID). SUBMIT RESULTS ON YOUR RUNSIGNUP PROFILE FROM OCTOBER 4-18. YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE SHIPPED BY OCT. 18 OR SOONER. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO SUBMIT RESULTS TO RECEIVE YOUR GIVEAWAYS. _
T-SHIRT: The t-shirts will be unisex sized and an option through *Sept. 7 for $10. There will be limited size and availability for sale at packet pickup for $15 CASH.
5K PRICES
February - June: $20 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
July - August: $25 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)
September: $30 (No T-Shirt Option)
October: $40 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES 7:45AM RACE DAY
_*VIRTUAL PRICES: $40 + ($10 T-SHIRT OPTION THROUGH AUG. 31). WILL RECEIVE BIB, MEDAL, AND T-SHIRT (IF T-SHIRT DEADLINE MET AND PAID). _SUBMIT RESULTS ON YOUR RUNSIGNUP PROFILE FROM OCTOBER 4-18. YOUR PACKAGE WILL BE SHIPPED BY OCT. 18 OR SOONER. IT IS NOT MANDATORY TO SUBMIT RESULTS TO RECEIVE YOUR GIVEAWAYS.
EARLY PACKET PICKUP: 4-7pm October 3rd, in the main lobby of Paradise Lakefront Lodge, 8112 N M-123, Paradise, MI, 49768.
RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP: 6:30-7:45am near the start/finish area.
OVERALL AWARDS: 1st Place Gender/Master (40+)/Grand Master (60+)
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 1st Place 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
COURSE: Start/Finish from the roundabout area near the end of the parking lot. Flat and Fast. Out and back on Whitefish Point Road. A minimum of 4 aid stations with water/Gatorade evenly spaced for the half marathon and 1 aid station for the 5K.
Location
18335 N Whitefish Pointe Rd, Paradise, 49768, MI, United States
Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5k
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