Loop The Lake

  • Date Fri 29th August 2025
  • Time 5:00PM EDT
  • Location Traverse City, Michigan
  • Price Free - $48.70
  • Races 4 races

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Event summary

Join us for the exciting Loop The Lake event on Friday, August 29, 2025, in the picturesque Traverse City, Grand Traverse! This vibrant trail race celebrates the stunning Boardman Lake Loop Trail, offering participants a chance to choose from three thrilling race options: a 4-mile run/walk, an 8-mile race, or a fun 2-person relay. The course meanders around Boardman Lake, showcasing a delightful mix of paved paths, gravel stretches, charming bridges, and scenic boardwalks.

Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, there's something for everyone! The 4-mile event welcomes both runners and walkers, while the 8-mile race is designed for running enthusiasts. Plus, each participant will receive a stylish Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap alongside snacks and beverages to keep the energy high! With awards for the top finishers in various categories, including masters and age groups, this event promises to be a memorable day of community spirit and athletic achievement. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the beauty of Traverse City while making lasting memories!

Organiser's Description

ABOUT THE EVENT:
Come celebrate the Boardman Lake Loop Trail! The Traverse City Track Club presents Loop The Lake, a 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, which includes mostly pavement, as well as some gravel, bridges, and boardwalks.

The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers. The 8 mile event is recommended for runners only.

Course closes at 8pm sharp!

DISTANCE:
4 miles Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.

The individual 8 mile and relay (2 people run 4 miles each - 1 at a time) will be slightly over 8 miles.

GIVEAWAY:

Everyone receives a Loop The Lake Racetracker Technical Run-Dri Running Cap along with some snacks and beverages.

AWARDS:

The top 3 overall and top 3 masters (40+) for male and female in the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom plate hand-crafted at ClaySpacetc [https://www.clayspacetc.com/] just down the road!

Age group top 3 (5-year age groups to 80 and up) for the 4-mile and 8-mile event will receive a custom clay Loop The Lake 2025 medal.

Relay awards for top male team, female team, coed team, masters* male team, masters* female team, and masters_*_ coed team.

*Masters teams are a combined age of 100+

ABOUT THE COURSE:
The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park on the north side of the lake [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. The east side is a heavily wooded segment featuring gentle curves and a mix of pavement, boardwalk, and some gravel surface. The southern end features two bridges over the Boardman/Ottway River and an extended boardwalk over the Boardman Lake Cove (pictured above). The west side is pavement, and the northern end features one bridge over the Boardman River.

Check out the map here! [https://runsignup.com/Race/LoopTheLake/Page/course-map] We will be running in a clockwise direction.

The course will be open to the general public; however, the upcoming race will be heavily announced and signage provided for the public's awareness.

START DETAILS:

The race will include a wave start at Hull Park [https://goo.gl/maps/2nxCQXAojo3TU9bz5]. Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.

WAVE STARTS:

We want to ensure a safe and great experience for all participants. We will utilize a wave start on an honor basis (participants will line up according to their expected finish time) to distribute runners and walkers on the trail. Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.

PARKING:

Loop the Lake is an Urban Trail race. While there will not be parking available within Hull Park, there are many parking options nearby within walking distance, including multiple parking decks. Please do not park at any apartment complexes or within the Brick Wheels parking lot.

PACKET PICKUP:

Stay tuned for packet pickup information

BACKGROUND:

"This beautiful and highly anticipated Loop is the product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration, years of support, gumption, and hard work from many facets of the community. Thanks to the passion and persistence of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop is now a reality and serves as the crown jewel and centerpiece of the TART Trails network. We are thrilled to share this monumental moment with the community" (TART Trails website).

The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township. TART Trails works with the City, County, and Township to support the development and maintenance of the trail.

Races

  • 4 Mile Run/Walk

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Fri 29th August 2025 (6:15PM EDT)

    $43.40

  • 8 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.70 Fee

    Fri 29th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)

    $48.70

  • 2 Person Relay (4 Miles Each)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee

    Fri 29th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)

    $43.40

  • Pre-Race Yoga

    Fri 29th August 2025 (5:00PM EDT)

    Free

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Location

Hull Park, 660 Hannah Ave, Traverse City, 49686, MI, United States

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