Port Oneida Run
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Maple City, Michigan
- Price $38.10 - $96.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the 12th Annual Port Oneida Run, taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the picturesque Maple City, Leelanau! This exciting event features three race distances: a challenging Half Marathon, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled 5K run/walk, all set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore’s historic Port Oneida Rural Historic District.
Participants will enjoy stunning views as the courses wind through historic farms and lush landscapes, with the races starting and finishing at the iconic big red barn. The Half Marathon offers a diverse mix of trails and roads, while the 10K features a beautiful loop on a combination of heritage trails and gravel roads. Runners of all ages are welcome, and there are awards for top finishers in various categories, plus fantastic post-race food and unique prizes! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this treasured historic landscape while supporting the preservation of the area. Make sure to register early, and we’ll see you at the starting line for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Participants will enjoy stunning views as the courses wind through historic farms and lush landscapes, with the races starting and finishing at the iconic big red barn. The Half Marathon offers a diverse mix of trails and roads, while the 10K features a beautiful loop on a combination of heritage trails and gravel roads. Runners of all ages are welcome, and there are awards for top finishers in various categories, plus fantastic post-race food and unique prizes! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to explore this treasured historic landscape while supporting the preservation of the area. Make sure to register early, and we’ll see you at the starting line for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 12th Annual Port Oneida Run! ALL proceeds support National Park Partner Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear.
There is nothing like these courses. This is the only run that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores Port Oneida Rural Historic District home of Pyramid Point, a favorite of residents and visitors 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. With its historic farms and barns, Port Oneida is hailed as one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country! Afterwards, it is recommended you take a swim in some gorgeous beaches down Port Oneida Road.
6:30 8:00 Packet pick up and walk-on registration
7:30 Half Marathon start
7:40 10K start
8:15 5K run/walk start
11:30 All Courses Close
COURSES - Races start and end at the farm's big red barn.
5K COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5553006010]
* This flat course goes east on the Heritage trail passing the Lawr Farm, Basch road, and turning around at Kelderhouse and Basch Road Strollers (this race only) are welcome!
* There is one hydration station/bathroom on this course at the intersection of the Heritage Trail and Basch Road. Runners will pace this location twice, as the race is an out and back.
10K
* Beautiful loop combination of heritage trail, gravel roads, and pavement
* There are four hydration/aid stations on this course
HALF MARATHON
* A loop combination of dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement.
* There are six hydration/aid stations on this course
Chip timing by RF Timing
Animals - Animals are allowed in the farmyard, and on the Flat and Fast 5K, only. All pets must be on a leash.
WE RECOMMEND ALL RUNNERS BRING WATER, SUN PROTECTION, AND CELLPHONES. WHILE WE DO HAVE VOLUNTEERS STATIONED EVERY TWO MILES, WE ENCOURAGE THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR THIS COURSE, AS TERRAIN AND TEMPERATURE VARY. EXPECT SHADY OLD-GROWTH FOREST, HISTORIC HOMES AND YARDS, GRAVEL AND PAVED ROADS, AND DIRT TRAILS.
REGISTRATION - in the big red barn
Half Marathon $90 July 31st $110
10K $60 July 31st $75
5K $35 July 31st $45
PAY WITH CASH, CREDIT CARD OR CHECK.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST AT 5 PM.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE FORM.
ENTRIES ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND NONTRANSFERABLE.
THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE (BUT NOT IF THERE'S LIGHTENING!)
PACKET PICK-UP STARTS AT 6:30 AM THE DAY OF THE RACE.
SHIRTS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Top 3 finishers in each age category and gender will receive a medal. All Half marathon participants will receive a finishers ribbon. Overall male and female awards will be awarded.All participants are eligible to win one of 6 raffle prizes including a horse and wagon tour or bike tour of Port Oneida. You or a designated person must be present to receive your award. If you finish in the top 3 overall, you will be removed from the age group. Awards will be handed out where times are posted.
Kids run around the farm participants receive a ribbon and cherry patches from Cherry Republic.
Age categories
Awards for overall male and female winners plus top 3 winners in 8 age groups! 12 and under; 13-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
POST-RACE
Great food
Unique awards!
Kids will want a picture with our mascot Ida the cow!
2024 Race Results [https://rftiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16365&RId=663&EId=1&dt=0]
***NATIONAL PARK POLICIES***
A National Park pass is required. Help keep the park free of invasive species! Please clean shoes of mud and debris, soil and seed, prior to coming to the race to prevent introduction of invasive plant material.
There is nothing like these courses. This is the only run that winds through the beautiful scenery of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshores Port Oneida Rural Historic District home of Pyramid Point, a favorite of residents and visitors 3 miles north of Glen Arbor. With its historic farms and barns, Port Oneida is hailed as one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country! Afterwards, it is recommended you take a swim in some gorgeous beaches down Port Oneida Road.
6:30 8:00 Packet pick up and walk-on registration
7:30 Half Marathon start
7:40 10K start
8:15 5K run/walk start
11:30 All Courses Close
COURSES - Races start and end at the farm's big red barn.
5K COURSE MAP [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5553006010]
* This flat course goes east on the Heritage trail passing the Lawr Farm, Basch road, and turning around at Kelderhouse and Basch Road Strollers (this race only) are welcome!
* There is one hydration station/bathroom on this course at the intersection of the Heritage Trail and Basch Road. Runners will pace this location twice, as the race is an out and back.
10K
* Beautiful loop combination of heritage trail, gravel roads, and pavement
* There are four hydration/aid stations on this course
HALF MARATHON
* A loop combination of dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement.
* There are six hydration/aid stations on this course
Chip timing by RF Timing
Animals - Animals are allowed in the farmyard, and on the Flat and Fast 5K, only. All pets must be on a leash.
WE RECOMMEND ALL RUNNERS BRING WATER, SUN PROTECTION, AND CELLPHONES. WHILE WE DO HAVE VOLUNTEERS STATIONED EVERY TWO MILES, WE ENCOURAGE THOROUGH PREPARATION FOR THIS COURSE, AS TERRAIN AND TEMPERATURE VARY. EXPECT SHADY OLD-GROWTH FOREST, HISTORIC HOMES AND YARDS, GRAVEL AND PAVED ROADS, AND DIRT TRAILS.
REGISTRATION - in the big red barn
Half Marathon $90 July 31st $110
10K $60 July 31st $75
5K $35 July 31st $45
PAY WITH CASH, CREDIT CARD OR CHECK.
ONLINE REGISTRATION CLOSES FRIDAY, AUGUST 1ST AT 5 PM.
IF YOU ARE UNDER 18 YOU MUST HAVE A PARENT'S SIGNATURE ON THE FORM.
ENTRIES ARE NONREFUNDABLE AND NONTRANSFERABLE.
THE RACE WILL TAKE PLACE RAIN OR SHINE (BUT NOT IF THERE'S LIGHTENING!)
PACKET PICK-UP STARTS AT 6:30 AM THE DAY OF THE RACE.
SHIRTS, MEDALS, PRIZES
Top 3 finishers in each age category and gender will receive a medal. All Half marathon participants will receive a finishers ribbon. Overall male and female awards will be awarded.All participants are eligible to win one of 6 raffle prizes including a horse and wagon tour or bike tour of Port Oneida. You or a designated person must be present to receive your award. If you finish in the top 3 overall, you will be removed from the age group. Awards will be handed out where times are posted.
Kids run around the farm participants receive a ribbon and cherry patches from Cherry Republic.
Age categories
Awards for overall male and female winners plus top 3 winners in 8 age groups! 12 and under; 13-19,20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
POST-RACE
Great food
Unique awards!
Kids will want a picture with our mascot Ida the cow!
2024 Race Results [https://rftiming.racetecresults.com/results.aspx?CId=16365&RId=663&EId=1&dt=0]
***NATIONAL PARK POLICIES***
A National Park pass is required. Help keep the park free of invasive species! Please clean shoes of mud and debris, soil and seed, prior to coming to the race to prevent introduction of invasive plant material.
Races
-
Port Oneida 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$38.10
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5553006010 -
Port Onieda 10K
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:40AM EDT)
$64.60
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5552994643 -
Port Oneida Half Marathon
Incl. $6.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$96.40
https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5559665083
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