North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
- Date Sat 7th June 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Thompsonville, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $84.74
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 11th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K on Saturday, June 7th, 2025! Set against the stunning backdrop of Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Benzie, this event promises a fantastic experience for runners of all levels. Whether you’re tackling the scenic 13.1-mile half marathon, the challenging 10K, or the fun 5K, each course offers a mix of open trails, dirt roads, and pavement, all primarily flat and accessible for beginners.
Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekend of fun in beautiful northern Michigan. Don’t miss the chance to explore downtown Frankfort, relax at the Lake Michigan beach, or venture to the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a refreshing beverage from Storm Cloud Brewery and collect your unique wood finisher medal. With awards for the top three in each category and a live awards ceremony at 10:15 AM, this event is sure to be a memorable highlight of your summer. Make sure to reserve your accommodations early and use the discount code MITTEN for a special room rate! Join us for an unforgettable day of
Bring the whole family to enjoy a weekend of fun in beautiful northern Michigan. Don’t miss the chance to explore downtown Frankfort, relax at the Lake Michigan beach, or venture to the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. After crossing the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a refreshing beverage from Storm Cloud Brewery and collect your unique wood finisher medal. With awards for the top three in each category and a live awards ceremony at 10:15 AM, this event is sure to be a memorable highlight of your summer. Make sure to reserve your accommodations early and use the discount code MITTEN for a special room rate! Join us for an unforgettable day of
Organiser's Description
JUNE 7TH, 2025
The 2025 11TH ANNUAL North Mitten Half Marathon,10K & 5K will take place at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville MI on June 7th! Bring the family and stay the weekend. Advanced reservations are required. We recommend booking reservations early. Use the discount code MITTEN for a room discount. Be sure to set time aside to shop downtown Frankfort, visit the Lake Michigan beach or head north to visit the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate your race with a cold refreshment, complements of Storm Cloud Brewery.
All courses are a combination of open trail, dirt road and pavement. The North Mitten routes are primarily flat and do not climb the Mountain. This is a great spring race for beginners and run enthusiasts. The race is chipped timed, and all racers receive a unique wood finisher medal. Awards given to the top 3 in each category and the top overall male and female in each race. A live awards ceremony will take place at the start/finish line at 1015am.
All final race details will be posted on the website and emailed in the racers guide before the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 6th
* 4pm -6pm Packet pick up Crystal Mountain - ROOM TBD
Saturday, June 7th
* 7am -830am Late packet pick up Crystal Mountain- ROOM TBD
8:am Half Marathon start
8:30am 10k start
9am 5k start
9:30am Fun Run late registration and bib pick up.
* 10:15am Live awards
11:am 1 Mile Fun Run
12:pm Course closes
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up will be held at the Crystal Mountain - Room TBD on Friday and Saturday. It is highly encouraged that you pick packets up Friday. If you must pick up on Saturday, plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to race time. Fun Run participants are NOT required to attend packet pick up. Fun run bibs will be available for pick up on race day at the event.
AWARDS
All Half Marathon, 10k and 5k athletes receive a unique wood finisher medal. The top overall male and female in each race receive an award plaque, hydration backpack and local gift certificate. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category. All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older.
A live awards ceremony will take place at the tent at 10:15 am. Awards will be available until 12am. Please plan to pick up your award. Awards will not be sent.
All 1 MILE FUN RUN participants receive a custom bib and a North Mitten sticker.
EVENT RULES
. Be respectful of the trail, nature, private property and others.
. No littering
. No dogs or strollers on course
. Headsets are allowed but not encouraged for your safety.
. Smile, soak it in and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Its a rule.
POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS
North Mitten events is dedicated to People and Planet health. Our goal is to spread positive people and planet impressions in our community and beyond.
North Mitten pledges these eco-conscience and community-based efforts for the North Mitten Race.
. To maintain a clean and litter free trail and venue.
. To be consumer conscience and provide only products of use.
. To discourage waste and encourage runners to carry water bottles or hydration systems instead of using aid station cups.
. To avoid plastic and single use products.
. To provide only compostable supplies when single use is unavoidable.
. To compost, reuse or recycle food and supplies.
. To source food and supplies locally as much as possible.
. To donate one tree per participant to the North Mitten PLANT A TREE project.
GIVING BACK
We are excited to announce that North Mitten will once again partner with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary for the 2025 North Mitten race. North Mitten will donate a portion of the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k proceeds and all proceeds from the 1 Mile Fun Run to North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Visit www.northskyraptor.org to learn more about their amazing work!
VOLUNTEERS
Join us! North Mitten is seeking volunteers and creative groups to plant trees, cover aid stations, street crossings and registration. For more information, please visit the volunteer tab above or contact North Mitten at [email protected]
Timing provided by: RF Event Services
Race Event provided by: North Mitten LLC. People and Planet Health . Events. Adventure. Education.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NORTH MITTEN.
The 2025 11TH ANNUAL North Mitten Half Marathon,10K & 5K will take place at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville MI on June 7th! Bring the family and stay the weekend. Advanced reservations are required. We recommend booking reservations early. Use the discount code MITTEN for a room discount. Be sure to set time aside to shop downtown Frankfort, visit the Lake Michigan beach or head north to visit the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate your race with a cold refreshment, complements of Storm Cloud Brewery.
All courses are a combination of open trail, dirt road and pavement. The North Mitten routes are primarily flat and do not climb the Mountain. This is a great spring race for beginners and run enthusiasts. The race is chipped timed, and all racers receive a unique wood finisher medal. Awards given to the top 3 in each category and the top overall male and female in each race. A live awards ceremony will take place at the start/finish line at 1015am.
All final race details will be posted on the website and emailed in the racers guide before the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 6th
* 4pm -6pm Packet pick up Crystal Mountain - ROOM TBD
Saturday, June 7th
* 7am -830am Late packet pick up Crystal Mountain- ROOM TBD
8:am Half Marathon start
8:30am 10k start
9am 5k start
9:30am Fun Run late registration and bib pick up.
* 10:15am Live awards
11:am 1 Mile Fun Run
12:pm Course closes
PACKET PICK UP
Packet pick-up will be held at the Crystal Mountain - Room TBD on Friday and Saturday. It is highly encouraged that you pick packets up Friday. If you must pick up on Saturday, plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to race time. Fun Run participants are NOT required to attend packet pick up. Fun run bibs will be available for pick up on race day at the event.
AWARDS
All Half Marathon, 10k and 5k athletes receive a unique wood finisher medal. The top overall male and female in each race receive an award plaque, hydration backpack and local gift certificate. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category. All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!
14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older.
A live awards ceremony will take place at the tent at 10:15 am. Awards will be available until 12am. Please plan to pick up your award. Awards will not be sent.
All 1 MILE FUN RUN participants receive a custom bib and a North Mitten sticker.
EVENT RULES
. Be respectful of the trail, nature, private property and others.
. No littering
. No dogs or strollers on course
. Headsets are allowed but not encouraged for your safety.
. Smile, soak it in and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. Its a rule.
POSITIVE IMPRESSIONS
North Mitten events is dedicated to People and Planet health. Our goal is to spread positive people and planet impressions in our community and beyond.
North Mitten pledges these eco-conscience and community-based efforts for the North Mitten Race.
. To maintain a clean and litter free trail and venue.
. To be consumer conscience and provide only products of use.
. To discourage waste and encourage runners to carry water bottles or hydration systems instead of using aid station cups.
. To avoid plastic and single use products.
. To provide only compostable supplies when single use is unavoidable.
. To compost, reuse or recycle food and supplies.
. To source food and supplies locally as much as possible.
. To donate one tree per participant to the North Mitten PLANT A TREE project.
GIVING BACK
We are excited to announce that North Mitten will once again partner with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary for the 2025 North Mitten race. North Mitten will donate a portion of the Half Marathon, 10k and 5k proceeds and all proceeds from the 1 Mile Fun Run to North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Visit www.northskyraptor.org to learn more about their amazing work!
VOLUNTEERS
Join us! North Mitten is seeking volunteers and creative groups to plant trees, cover aid stations, street crossings and registration. For more information, please visit the volunteer tab above or contact North Mitten at [email protected]
Timing provided by: RF Event Services
Race Event provided by: North Mitten LLC. People and Planet Health . Events. Adventure. Education.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NORTH MITTEN.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.74 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$84.74
OPENS SOONMap https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6079892 -
10k
Incl. $3.94 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 7th June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$52.94
OPENS SOON -
5k
Incl. $3.16 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 7th June 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.16
OPENS SOON -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 7th June 2025 (11:00AM EDT)
$16.90
OPENS SOONThis is a fundraising event for North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. This is a fun event for everyone. It is not a timed race but will use the same finish line as the other events. All Fun Run participants receive a unique bib and a North Mitten Sticker.
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