Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:45AM EDT
- Location Charlevoix, Michigan
- Price $14.22 - $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run, taking place on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Charlevoix. This exciting event features a professionally timed 6K trail run that will challenge participants with diverse terrain, including dirt, sand, roots, and tough climbs up the ski hill. Runners can kick off the action at 9:00 AM, while a special Fun Run for kids begins at 8:45 AM, allowing young athletes to enjoy a race of 1000 meters or less from the playground to the finish line.
Participants will not only receive a stylish loon-themed T-shirt designed by the talented Emily Cooper Creations but will also have the chance to win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes for top finishers. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious loon cookies, bananas, and snacks to refuel. Proceeds from the event support the Little Traverse Conservancy to enhance signage for loon protection and to benefit Mt. McSauba's outdoor education initiatives. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and fun, all while making a positive impact!
Participants will not only receive a stylish loon-themed T-shirt designed by the talented Emily Cooper Creations but will also have the chance to win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes for top finishers. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious loon cookies, bananas, and snacks to refuel. Proceeds from the event support the Little Traverse Conservancy to enhance signage for loon protection and to benefit Mt. McSauba's outdoor education initiatives. Join us for a day filled with community spirit, fitness, and fun, all while making a positive impact!
Organiser's Description
6K TRAIL RUN
* Start time: 9:00 AM
* Professionally timed
* Trail terrain, dirt, sand, roots, tough climbs (ski hill)
* Get a loon T-shirt with your registration fee. The design is done by the same artist as Charlevoix Running Company's logo (emily cooper creations).
* Top finishers overall and masters level win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes
* Loon cookies, bananas and snack at the finish
* One aid station near the lodge
FUN RUN
* Start time 8:45 (right before 6k)
* Kids run 1000m or less from the playground to the finish line
* Shirts for kids
* Running clock
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Money raised will go to the Little Traverse Conservancy to provide updated signage to help protect loons at boat launches around our area. Money will also go to support Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure.
REGISTRATION
Packet pickup is at Charlevoix Running Company (327 Bridge st) Friday From 2-6pm. Or right before the race 8-8:45AM outside Mt McSauba Ski Lodge.
PARKING
* Park in Mt. McSauba ski hill parking lot
* Bathrooms available
SPONSORS
CHARLEVOIX RUNNING COMPANY
ALTRA
THE CLOTHING COMPANY
* Start time: 9:00 AM
* Professionally timed
* Trail terrain, dirt, sand, roots, tough climbs (ski hill)
* Get a loon T-shirt with your registration fee. The design is done by the same artist as Charlevoix Running Company's logo (emily cooper creations).
* Top finishers overall and masters level win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes
* Loon cookies, bananas and snack at the finish
* One aid station near the lodge
FUN RUN
* Start time 8:45 (right before 6k)
* Kids run 1000m or less from the playground to the finish line
* Shirts for kids
* Running clock
WHO WILL BENEFIT?
Money raised will go to the Little Traverse Conservancy to provide updated signage to help protect loons at boat launches around our area. Money will also go to support Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure.
REGISTRATION
Packet pickup is at Charlevoix Running Company (327 Bridge st) Friday From 2-6pm. Or right before the race 8-8:45AM outside Mt McSauba Ski Lodge.
PARKING
* Park in Mt. McSauba ski hill parking lot
* Bathrooms available
SPONSORS
CHARLEVOIX RUNNING COMPANY
ALTRA
THE CLOTHING COMPANY
Races
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Lope for Loons 6K Trail Race
Incl. $3.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.60
The course goes up the ski hill right at the start. It then winds down the hill and around to North Pointe woods for mile 1 and nearly 2. Coming back we will come by the ski lodge again through a single track and water station and head towards the ice rink and up the back side single track trails. The last mile is down and around North Pointe woods and back to the finish at the lodge where we start. Expect steep terrain, single tracks, two tracks, roots, grass, and a bit (not much) of sand. -
Kids Fun Run
Incl. $2.22 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:45AM EDT)
$14.22
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09223 McSauba Road, Charlevoix, 49720, MI, United States
Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run
