Run before Walk 5K
- Date Sun 31st August 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Saint Ignace, Michigan
- Price $54.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at the Run Before Walk 5K on Sunday, August 31, 2025, in the stunning St. Ignace, Mackinac! This vibrant event invites runners and walkers to enjoy a picturesque 5K race with breathtaking views of the iconic Mackinac Bridge at 9:00 AM. With only 150 entries available, participants are encouraged to register early to secure their spot in this unique prelude to the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk.
The race kicks off at Bridge View Park, where you'll be greeted by the colorful Yooper Running Company arch. Runners will traverse a scenic course along Boulevard Drive, taking in the beautiful surroundings as they make their way to the turnaround point. All finishers will receive a medal crafted by a local artisan, and participants can look forward to fun age group awards and overall prizes, including gift cards to Salty Mac Brewing. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable event filled with community spirit and spectacular views—mark your calendars and register online before the entries fill up!
The race kicks off at Bridge View Park, where you'll be greeted by the colorful Yooper Running Company arch. Runners will traverse a scenic course along Boulevard Drive, taking in the beautiful surroundings as they make their way to the turnaround point. All finishers will receive a medal crafted by a local artisan, and participants can look forward to fun age group awards and overall prizes, including gift cards to Salty Mac Brewing. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an unforgettable event filled with community spirit and spectacular views—mark your calendars and register online before the entries fill up!
Organiser's Description
2025 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/357392/]
2024 Race Day Photos [https://img.gg/WBB3y9M]
2024 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/304250/]
Join Yooper Running Company on Sunday, August 31, the day before the world-famous Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. Run before Walk 5K (RB4W) takes place along one of the most gorgeous, stunning, and little-known views of the Mackinac Bridge at 9:00am.
ENTRY LIMITATIONS: There is a limit of 150 entries for this unique event. Online registration will be available until 8:45am on August 31, or until the maximum of 150 entries is reached. THERE WILL BE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY ON RACE DAY.
REGISTRATION DATES & PRICES:
September: $30.00
October-June: $35.00
July: $40.00
August: $50.00, Online Registration Closes 8:45am on Race Day (Updated 8/29/2025)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
BIB PICKUP DETAILS: _An early bib pickup 1 day prior will take place Saturday, August 30, at Salty Mac Brewing located at 180 N. State Street, Saint Ignace, from 3-6pm (*Updated 08/06/2025)_. There will also be a race day bib pickup (NO DAY OF REGISTRATION) for pre-registered participants from 7:00am-8:30am near the start/finish area. Bridge View Park is located at Boulevard Dr., St. Ignace, MI, 49781. It is the park immediately west over the Mackinac Bridge on the St. Ignace side. You will need to take the 1st exit over the bridge traveling North (344A), turn left on US2, then turn left again on Boulevard Drive to head back down the hill to Bridge View Park on your left. If you are traveling South on I-75 you can get to Bridge View Park by taking the last exit just before the toll booths on the right.
MEDALS: Medals will be given to all participants that finish the 5K run or walk. Created by Local Artisan Curtis Sikora.
T-SHIRTS: Yooper Running Company Shirts will be given to all participants during bib pickup.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 1st place award in each age group will receive a $10 Salty Mac Brewing Gift Card.
OVERALL AWARDS: Top Male and Female, top Master Male and Female (40+), and top Grand Master Male and Female (60+) will receive a one of a kind custom water colored plaque from Bricco Designs. They will also receive a $15 (1st place Master and Grandmaster) or $20 (1st place overall) gift card to Salty Mac Brewing.
TIMING: Yooper Running Company times their own events with the Race Results 5000s Decoder utilizing bibs with double transponders for accurate chip timing. A live results link will be added to this section as well as included in an email 1-2 days prior to race day!
PARKING: Parking will be available in a grass lot at Bridge View Park. We ask to avoid parking in the main asphalt lot to allow travelers, that are not participating in the race, ample parking space. Parking is free.
COURSE DETAILS: The course will start in a grassy section of Bridge View Park at the 12 foot tall Yooper Running Company blow up arch (you can't miss it). You will proceed to Boulevard Drive and run/walk West for 1.55miles before turning around to head towards the finish. There are excellent bridge and water views in both directions along the course. Boulevard Drive is composed of hard packed limestone gravel. There are a few potholes but otherwise it is a smooth road. Make sure not to trespass on beach areas for pictures as most areas are privately owned along the course. Refreshments provided include water, gatorade, juice boxes, chips, fruit snacks, bananas, and an assortment of cookies at the finish. There will be an aid station at the turn around with water and gatorade.
Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime event. ONLY 150 ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES. We hope to see you there!
2024 Race Day Photos [https://img.gg/WBB3y9M]
2024 Results [https://my.raceresult.com/304250/]
Join Yooper Running Company on Sunday, August 31, the day before the world-famous Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. Run before Walk 5K (RB4W) takes place along one of the most gorgeous, stunning, and little-known views of the Mackinac Bridge at 9:00am.
ENTRY LIMITATIONS: There is a limit of 150 entries for this unique event. Online registration will be available until 8:45am on August 31, or until the maximum of 150 entries is reached. THERE WILL BE ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY ON RACE DAY.
REGISTRATION DATES & PRICES:
September: $30.00
October-June: $35.00
July: $40.00
August: $50.00, Online Registration Closes 8:45am on Race Day (Updated 8/29/2025)
ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY
BIB PICKUP DETAILS: _An early bib pickup 1 day prior will take place Saturday, August 30, at Salty Mac Brewing located at 180 N. State Street, Saint Ignace, from 3-6pm (*Updated 08/06/2025)_. There will also be a race day bib pickup (NO DAY OF REGISTRATION) for pre-registered participants from 7:00am-8:30am near the start/finish area. Bridge View Park is located at Boulevard Dr., St. Ignace, MI, 49781. It is the park immediately west over the Mackinac Bridge on the St. Ignace side. You will need to take the 1st exit over the bridge traveling North (344A), turn left on US2, then turn left again on Boulevard Drive to head back down the hill to Bridge View Park on your left. If you are traveling South on I-75 you can get to Bridge View Park by taking the last exit just before the toll booths on the right.
MEDALS: Medals will be given to all participants that finish the 5K run or walk. Created by Local Artisan Curtis Sikora.
T-SHIRTS: Yooper Running Company Shirts will be given to all participants during bib pickup.
AGE GROUP AWARDS: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. 1st place award in each age group will receive a $10 Salty Mac Brewing Gift Card.
OVERALL AWARDS: Top Male and Female, top Master Male and Female (40+), and top Grand Master Male and Female (60+) will receive a one of a kind custom water colored plaque from Bricco Designs. They will also receive a $15 (1st place Master and Grandmaster) or $20 (1st place overall) gift card to Salty Mac Brewing.
TIMING: Yooper Running Company times their own events with the Race Results 5000s Decoder utilizing bibs with double transponders for accurate chip timing. A live results link will be added to this section as well as included in an email 1-2 days prior to race day!
PARKING: Parking will be available in a grass lot at Bridge View Park. We ask to avoid parking in the main asphalt lot to allow travelers, that are not participating in the race, ample parking space. Parking is free.
COURSE DETAILS: The course will start in a grassy section of Bridge View Park at the 12 foot tall Yooper Running Company blow up arch (you can't miss it). You will proceed to Boulevard Drive and run/walk West for 1.55miles before turning around to head towards the finish. There are excellent bridge and water views in both directions along the course. Boulevard Drive is composed of hard packed limestone gravel. There are a few potholes but otherwise it is a smooth road. Make sure not to trespass on beach areas for pictures as most areas are privately owned along the course. Refreshments provided include water, gatorade, juice boxes, chips, fruit snacks, bananas, and an assortment of cookies at the finish. There will be an aid station at the turn around with water and gatorade.
Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime event. ONLY 150 ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES. We hope to see you there!
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