Rock the Light Pirate Dash 5K & Captain Woolsey 10 Miler
- Date Sat 6th June 2026 - Wed 30th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Northport, Michigan
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10 Mile
Event summary
Join us for an exhilarating day at the Rock the Light Pirate Dash 5K & Captain Woolsey 10 Miler on Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the beautiful Northport, Leelanau! This exciting event features a scenic 5K run/walk, starting and finishing at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop within Leelanau State Park, as well as a challenging 10-mile race that promises to thrill avid runners. The 5K kicks off at 9:15 AM, welcoming runners, walkers, strollers, and even dogs, while the 10-Miler starts at 8:30 AM.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning with chip-timed results, age group awards, and a variety of giveaways including a finisher medal and a complimentary pancake breakfast. Celebrate your achievement with fellow racers and enjoy free admission to the lighthouse! Plus, there’s a virtual option available for those unable to attend in person, allowing you to run or walk your chosen distance anytime between June 6 and December 30, 2026. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of Leelanau and the camaraderie of the running community!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning with chip-timed results, age group awards, and a variety of giveaways including a finisher medal and a complimentary pancake breakfast. Celebrate your achievement with fellow racers and enjoy free admission to the lighthouse! Plus, there’s a virtual option available for those unable to attend in person, allowing you to run or walk your chosen distance anytime between June 6 and December 30, 2026. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to experience the beauty of Leelanau and the camaraderie of the running community!
Organiser's Description
5K RUN/WALK
EVENT: 5K start/finish at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop inside Leelanau State Park. (runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs are welcome)
EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
START TIME: 9:15 am
END TIME: 12 noon
PRICE: $30.00 Race Fee
Onsite registration available from 7:45 - 9 am during packet pick up.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be the morning of the race from 8:00- 9 am Online registration will end at 5 pm on Friday, June 5. You may also register in person the day of the race from 8 am to 9 am.
10-MILER
EVENT: 10-Miler start/finish at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop inside Leelanau State Park.
EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
START TIME: 8:30 am
END TIME: 12 noon
PRICE: $40.00 Race Fee
Onsite registration available from 7:30 - 8:15 am during packet pick-up.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be the morning of the race from 7:30-8:15 am Online registration will end at 5 pm on Friday, June 5. You may also register in person the day of the race from 7:30 am to 8:15 am.
The event is chip-timed by Race Result. Five-year age group awards (top 3 in each age group) will be available under the tent after the race. All participants will also receive a giveaway, a finisher medal, a complimentary pancake breakfast, and admission to the lighthouse. Bib numbers will be put into a drawing for prizes that can be picked up right after you finish the race. This race is included in the Traverse City Track Club's 2026 Grand Prix Series.
**Please note: A recreation passport is NOT needed for vehicle entry into Leelanau State Park as this is a free MI State Park weekend.
COURSE
The course will start at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop, inside Leelanau State Park (15500 N. Lighthouse Pt. Rd.) The 5k will be an out and back to N. Purkiss Rd. This is a flat course. The 10-Miler will be an out and back to Woolsey Airport. The final course map will be available closer to the date pending approval from the County Road Commission.
AID STATIONS
5K-There will be one aid station at the turn around point on N. Purkiss Rd. and the finish line. 10-Miler will have 3 aid stations approximately every 2.5 miles and the finish line.
VIRTUAL OPTION
If you aren't able to run with us in person, you can still sign up and run or walk it virtually. We'll mail you your race packet after race day. You may do your virtual race anytime between June 6, 2026- December 30, 2026. Just register for this event. Choose your date. Run or walk a 5k (3.1 miles) or 10 miles. Share your photos with us on our FACEBOOK pages: Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and/or Friends of Leelanau State Park. We will begin shipping packets after July 1st for virtual registrants.
CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR, RACE DIRECTOR ROSE COLEMAN AT ROSECOLEMAN@OUTLOOK.COM OR ASSISTANT RACE DIRECTOR STEF STALEY AT SSTALEY2525@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
EVENT: 5K start/finish at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop inside Leelanau State Park. (runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs are welcome)
EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
START TIME: 9:15 am
END TIME: 12 noon
PRICE: $30.00 Race Fee
Onsite registration available from 7:45 - 9 am during packet pick up.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be the morning of the race from 8:00- 9 am Online registration will end at 5 pm on Friday, June 5. You may also register in person the day of the race from 8 am to 9 am.
10-MILER
EVENT: 10-Miler start/finish at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop inside Leelanau State Park.
EVENT DATE: Saturday, June 6, 2026
START TIME: 8:30 am
END TIME: 12 noon
PRICE: $40.00 Race Fee
Onsite registration available from 7:30 - 8:15 am during packet pick-up.
PACKET PICK-UP: will be the morning of the race from 7:30-8:15 am Online registration will end at 5 pm on Friday, June 5. You may also register in person the day of the race from 7:30 am to 8:15 am.
The event is chip-timed by Race Result. Five-year age group awards (top 3 in each age group) will be available under the tent after the race. All participants will also receive a giveaway, a finisher medal, a complimentary pancake breakfast, and admission to the lighthouse. Bib numbers will be put into a drawing for prizes that can be picked up right after you finish the race. This race is included in the Traverse City Track Club's 2026 Grand Prix Series.
**Please note: A recreation passport is NOT needed for vehicle entry into Leelanau State Park as this is a free MI State Park weekend.
COURSE
The course will start at the Grand Traverse Lighthouse Gift Shop, inside Leelanau State Park (15500 N. Lighthouse Pt. Rd.) The 5k will be an out and back to N. Purkiss Rd. This is a flat course. The 10-Miler will be an out and back to Woolsey Airport. The final course map will be available closer to the date pending approval from the County Road Commission.
AID STATIONS
5K-There will be one aid station at the turn around point on N. Purkiss Rd. and the finish line. 10-Miler will have 3 aid stations approximately every 2.5 miles and the finish line.
VIRTUAL OPTION
If you aren't able to run with us in person, you can still sign up and run or walk it virtually. We'll mail you your race packet after race day. You may do your virtual race anytime between June 6, 2026- December 30, 2026. Just register for this event. Choose your date. Run or walk a 5k (3.1 miles) or 10 miles. Share your photos with us on our FACEBOOK pages: Grand Traverse Lighthouse Museum and/or Friends of Leelanau State Park. We will begin shipping packets after July 1st for virtual registrants.
CONTACT THE RACE DIRECTOR, RACE DIRECTOR ROSE COLEMAN AT ROSECOLEMAN@OUTLOOK.COM OR ASSISTANT RACE DIRECTOR STEF STALEY AT SSTALEY2525@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & TBD
Sat 6th June 2026 (9:15AM EDT)
$32.80
Registration closes at 5pm June 5, 2026. Registration is available on site the morning of the event. -
10-Miler
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
Sat 6th June 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$43.40
Registration closes at 5pm June 5, 2026. Registration is available on site the morning of the event. -
Virtual 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & TBD
$32.80
-
Virtual 10-Miler
Incl. $3.40 Fee & TBD
$43.40
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