North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K, 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN
- Date Sat 6th June 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Thompsonville, Michigan
- Price $16.90 - $84.74
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fitness and fun at the 12th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile Fun Run on Saturday, June 6, 2026! Set against the stunning backdrop of Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, Michigan, this event promises something for everyone. Choose from a scenic half marathon, a challenging 10K, or a family-friendly 5K, and for the little ones, there’s a delightful 1 Mile Fun Run.
This year’s race features a mix of open trails, dirt roads, and pavement, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned runners. Each participant will receive a custom wooden finisher medal, and there are great prizes for top finishers in each category, including hydration backpacks! Plus, enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere with local festivities, live awards, and the chance to win a River Kayak! Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend getaway in beautiful Northern Michigan—make your lodging reservations early and use discount code MITTEN for a special rate. Come join us for a day filled with positivity, nature, and unforgettable memories!
This year’s race features a mix of open trails, dirt roads, and pavement, making it ideal for both beginners and seasoned runners. Each participant will receive a custom wooden finisher medal, and there are great prizes for top finishers in each category, including hydration backpacks! Plus, enjoy the vibrant community atmosphere with local festivities, live awards, and the chance to win a River Kayak! Don’t miss out on this exciting weekend getaway in beautiful Northern Michigan—make your lodging reservations early and use discount code MITTEN for a special rate. Come join us for a day filled with positivity, nature, and unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
2026 NORTH MITTEN HALF MARATHON, 10K , 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT | THOMPSONVILLE, MICHIGAN
The 12th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K returns to beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort on June 6, 2026! Bring the family and make it a weekend getaway in Northern Michigan.
Advanced lodging reservations are required. We recommend booking early.
Use discount code MITTEN for a special room rate. Visit https://www.crystalmountain.com/reservations/?pid=24127
While youre here, be sure to:
* Explore downtown Frankfort
* Visit the Lake Michigan beaches
* Head north to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
* Celebrate race day with a cold refreshmentcompliments of Storm Cloud Brewery
RACE DETAILS
* Courses include a mix of open trail, dirt road, and pavement
* Routes are primarily flat and do not climb the mountain
* Perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike
* Chip-timed event
* All finishers receive a custom wooden finisher medal
All final race details will be posted on the website and emailed in the racers guide before the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 5th
* 4;00 pm -6;00 pm Packet pick up Crystal Mountain - Mountain View
Saturday, June 6th
* 7 am - 830 am Late packet pick up Crystal Mountain- MountainView
8:00 am Half Marathon start
8:30 am 10k start
9:00 am 5k start
9:30 am Fun Run late registration and bib pick up.
* 10:15 am Live awards
11:00 am 1 Mile Fun Run
12:00 pm Course closes
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will be held at the Crystal Mountain - Mountain View Room on Friday and Saturday. It is highly encouraged that you pick packets up on 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 a hydration backpack and prize pack. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category. All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!
Age Groups
14 & under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549,
5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 75+
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 2026 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: TBD
Race Event provided by: North Mitten LLC. People and Planet Health. Events. Adventure. Education.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NORTH MITTEN EVENTS.
CRYSTAL MOUNTAIN RESORT | THOMPSONVILLE, MICHIGAN
The 12th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K returns to beautiful Crystal Mountain Resort on June 6, 2026! Bring the family and make it a weekend getaway in Northern Michigan.
Advanced lodging reservations are required. We recommend booking early.
Use discount code MITTEN for a special room rate. Visit https://www.crystalmountain.com/reservations/?pid=24127
While youre here, be sure to:
* Explore downtown Frankfort
* Visit the Lake Michigan beaches
* Head north to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
* Celebrate race day with a cold refreshmentcompliments of Storm Cloud Brewery
RACE DETAILS
* Courses include a mix of open trail, dirt road, and pavement
* Routes are primarily flat and do not climb the mountain
* Perfect for beginners and seasoned runners alike
* Chip-timed event
* All finishers receive a custom wooden finisher medal
All final race details will be posted on the website and emailed in the racers guide before the race.
EVENT SCHEDULE
Friday, June 5th
* 4;00 pm -6;00 pm Packet pick up Crystal Mountain - Mountain View
Saturday, June 6th
* 7 am - 830 am Late packet pick up Crystal Mountain- MountainView
8:00 am Half Marathon start
8:30 am 10k start
9:00 am 5k start
9:30 am Fun Run late registration and bib pick up.
* 10:15 am Live awards
11:00 am 1 Mile Fun Run
12:00 pm Course closes
PACKET PICK-UP
Packet pick-up will be held at the Crystal Mountain - Mountain View Room on Friday and Saturday. It is highly encouraged that you pick packets up on 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 a hydration backpack and prize pack. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category. All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!
Age Groups
14 & under, 1519, 2024, 2529, 3034, 3539, 4044, 4549,
5054, 5559, 6064, 6569, 7074, 75+
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 2026 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: TBD
Race Event provided by: North Mitten LLC. People and Planet Health. Events. Adventure. Education.
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING NORTH MITTEN EVENTS.
Races
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.74 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$84.74
The Half Marathon is a beautiful diverse course of 20% pavement, 20% single track trail, and 60% dirt roads. You will love it! Map https://ridewithgps.com/routes/6079892 -
10k
Incl. $3.94 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$52.94
The 10K course is 50 % pavement and 50 % hard pack trail. -
5k
Incl. $3.16 Fee & Tee or Tree
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$39.16
The 5K course is 80% pavement and 20% hard pack trail. -
1 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $1.90 Fee
Sat 6th June 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
$16.90
This 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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