Lake Superior Shore Run

5.0 · 1 review
  • Date Fri 12th September 2025 - Sat 13th September 2025
  • Time 6:30PM EDT
  • Location Marquette, Michigan
  • Price Free - $72.02
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances Half Marathon, 5km, 5 Mile, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating weekend at the 32nd Annual Lake Superior Shore Run, taking place from September 12 to September 13, 2025, in the beautiful city of Marquette, Michigan! This stunning event features a range of race distances, including a challenging Half Marathon, a spirited 5K, and a fun-filled 1K Youth Trail Run, along with a scenic 5 Mile Hike at the picturesque Little Presque Isle, just five miles north of Marquette.

Participants will enjoy breathtaking views as the half marathon course winds along the pristine beaches of Lake Superior and through the scenic Harlow Lake area, culminating in a rewarding climb to Bareback Ridge with sweeping vistas of the Huron Mountain Range. Don’t miss out on the excitement; registration will be available on-site during packet pickup on Friday evening and Saturday morning. All runners will receive a commemorative shirt, and awards will be presented to the top finishers in each age group. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a family looking for a fun outdoor activity, the Lake Superior Shore Run promises a memorable experience for everyone. Join us for a weekend filled with community spirit, stunning landscapes, and the thrill of competition!

Organiser's Description

ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSED! REGISTRATION STILL AVAILABLE THE DAY BEFORE AND DAY OF!

REGISTER AT PACKET PICK UP ON FRIDAY, 9/12/25 FROM 4 - 7 PM AND SATURDAY, 9/13/25 FROM 8:15 AM - 9:30 AM.



Join us for our 32nd Annual Lake Superior Shore Run.

Half Marathon, 5K and 1K Youth Trail Runs plus a 5 Mile Hike at picturesque Little Presque Isle on Lake Superior: ~5 miles north of Marquette, Michigan. 3 hours from Green Bay & the Mackinac Bridge, 5 hours from Milwaukee, WI & Duluth, MN. 8 hours north of Detroit, Michigan.

Packet pickup will take place at South Beach, near Downtown Marquette. Runners in the half-marathon, 5k, and 5 mile hike will each receive a shirt . Age group awards will be handed out at the end of each race.

Beginning at Little Presque Isle, the half marathon course runs for 1.5 miles along Lake Superior beaches and then passes pristine Harlow Lake. From there it gently winds up 300 of elevation to views of the Huron Mountain Range from the top of Bareback Ridge. The course then winds back down to Lake Superior for a 1.5 mile stretch of rugged running from Wetmore landing back to the finish at Little Presque Isle. Some sections of the half marathon course are extreme.

Online registration runs through Thursday, September 11, 2025 at noon.
Day before and day of registration are also available at the following times and locations:
Day Before Registration: 4 - 7 pm, South Beach Packet Pickup, Marquette, MI
Day of Registration: 8:15 am - 9:30 am, Little Presque Isle
(Add a five dollars to the rates for the day before and day of registration.)

PARKING, PACKET PICKUP, RACE TIMES, TIME CUTOFF, KIDS RACE AND MORE.

Parking
Parking is Limited. We ask you to carpool to the race start/finish. We are also asking you to consider parking at Wetmore Landing (until that lot is full) and walk the mile to the start. Parking at t Little Presque Recreation Area is limited. Please follow parking volunteers as they direct you to the next available spot. Do not park on County Road 550.

Packet Pickup
Packet Pickup will take place at South Beach on Lake Street in Marquette. Friday, September 12, 2025. 4p - 7 p. Look for the white tent.
Packet pickup is also available race morning at Little Presque, starting at 8:15 am.
Race Times
6:30 pm (Friday) 1 mile kids race
9:00 am - Half-Marathon Start
9:05 am - 5 Mile Hike Start
9:30 - 5k Run Start

Race Cutoff
The Half-Marathon has a four hour time limit. The cutoff is 1:00 pm. We will ask any runners that do not make it to the final aid station at Wetmore Landing/Gravel Pit by 12:15 pm to hand in their bibs. It is a 1 mile walk (shorter depending on where you parked, back to the finish). The time limit is meant to keep us all safe. Cell service is almost non-existent on the course, and if someone is lost, we need to physically go look for them. We appreciate you understanding.

Kids Race
The Upper Peninsula Health Plan Kids Race is Friday, September 12, 2025 at 6:30 pm. It starts and finishes at the South Beach Parking lot. The course will be an out and back on the bike path. This is untimed race, and is a great chance for kids to experience racing. All finishers will receive a medal. This race is free in keeping with the Superiorland Ski Club's mission to promote youth sport.

Reminder:
You need a recreation passport on your vehicle to park in the Little Presque Recreation Area Parking Lot. If you don't have one, here are the prices for the self-service pay pole, located in the parking lot. Please pay for the pass. Support the trails.
Recreation Passport:
Michigan Resident: $17 per vehicle
Michigan Resident Motorcycle: $11 per vehicle
Non-resident Annual: $34 per vehicle
Non-resident daily: $9 per vehicle

Please thank the following businesses for supporting this year's race. We are very fortunate to have 30 years of community support for this amazing race. It's probably a good time to mention that the proceeds from the race go to fund youth cross country skiing through the Superiorland Ski Club.

2025 Race Sponsors:

Superiorland Ski Club

Eagle Mine

Upper Peninsula Health Plan

Alpine Defense

Northern Michigan University

Superior Timing

Floline Media

South Shore Family Medicine

Closner Construction

Queen City Running

UP Holistic Health

Crappie Coffee

Lower Harbor Family Dental

Keweenaw Kitchen

Hope to see you all in 2025!

Jeni Kilpela, Race Director

Races

  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.02 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:00AM EDT)

    $72.02

    CLOSED
  • 5K Run

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    $42.50

    CLOSED
  • 5 Mile Hike

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 13th September 2025 (9:05AM EDT)

    $38.50

    CLOSED
  • 1 Mile Kids Race @ South Beach

    Fri 12th September 2025 (6:30PM EDT)

    Free

    CLOSED

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5.0

1 review

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Kamie

Β·12 hours ago

What an event! It was everything I expected; challenging, beautiful views, and varied terrain. The staff/volunteers were friendly and helpful, the course marked thoroughly, aid stations stocked and energetic, and the atmosphere was positive. Be prepared to run on smooth trails, through deep woods, and scramble up, up, and up, rock to some amazing views, before you descend. The last half is extreme; large roots, rocks of all shapes and sizes, slab rock and more rocks, this is what I found to be the best! The miles clicked by. Highly recommend.

Location

Little Preque Isle, CO Road 550, Marquette, 49855, MI, United States

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