Run the Pier Running Festival
- Date Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:15AM EST
- Location Manistee, Michigan
- Price $38.10 - $75.20
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 10km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exhilarating Run the Pier Running Festival on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in beautiful Downtown Manistee! This exciting event features a variety of race distances, including a scenic 5K and a challenging 10K that take participants out onto Manistee's iconic north pier and around its picturesque lighthouse. For those seeking a more ambitious challenge, the festival also offers a Half Marathon and Full Marathon, with the Full Marathon winding along the stunning lakeshore drive up to Onekema and back.
With more than 500 athletes expected to participate, this vibrant festival not only promotes fitness but also fosters community spirit. The first 500 registrants will receive exclusive RTP Logoed Running Socks, and all finishers will be awarded medals to celebrate their achievements. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a beer tent sponsored by Oberon - Bell's Brewing Company, music, yard games, and even a kids' obstacle course race on event day. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Run the Pier Running Festival!
With more than 500 athletes expected to participate, this vibrant festival not only promotes fitness but also fosters community spirit. The first 500 registrants will receive exclusive RTP Logoed Running Socks, and all finishers will be awarded medals to celebrate their achievements. Enjoy a lively atmosphere with a beer tent sponsored by Oberon - Bell's Brewing Company, music, yard games, and even a kids' obstacle course race on event day. Join us for a day filled with fun, fitness, and camaraderie at the Run the Pier Running Festival!
Organiser's Description
Run the Pier (RTP5K) is an annual running event held in Downtown Manistee. The race takes participants out and onto Manistees north pier and around its iconic lighthouse as part of a 5K and 10K. For runners who wish have a bit more of a challenge a 1/2 marathon and Full Marathon options are available. There will be 500 total finisher awards, so run fast. The first 500 to register will receive a pair of RTP Logoed Running Socks. These races take the athletes on a beautiful winding run along scenic lakeshore drive up to Onekema and back for the Full Marathon. The Half Marathon begins in Onekama and brings the athletes down the same out and back as the full to the finish! Annual participation brings 500 plus athletes to Manistee from out of town. This year Run the Pier will be held on Saturday July 27th. The event will have a beer tent sponsored by Oberon - Bell's Brewing company's flagship summer brew. There will be music, yard games and fun for all. A kids obstacle course race will be offered the day of the race. More info TBD.
RTP5K was founded in 2018 as a method of raising funds for local non-profits. In 2021 the non-profit Run the Pier Foundation was dissolved, and operational responsibility was placed in the hands of NOMI. NOMI remains committed to the mission established by the original roots of RTP5K. Elements of the original foundation remain involved with the race and establishing the annual beneficiary.
RTP5K was founded in 2018 as a method of raising funds for local non-profits. In 2021 the non-profit Run the Pier Foundation was dissolved, and operational responsibility was placed in the hands of NOMI. NOMI remains committed to the mission established by the original roots of RTP5K. Elements of the original foundation remain involved with the race and establishing the annual beneficiary.
Races
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Run the Pier 5K
Incl. $3.10 Fee & Official Run the Pier Running Socks
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS SOONThis is a run or walk event. Have fun!! -
Run the Pier 10K
Incl. $3.70 Fee & Run the Pier Running Socks
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:05AM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS SOONA portion of the race consists of running 1 mile on the sandy shoreline of 5th AVENUE Beach off the Pier along with a short cross country trail sprint connecting back to paved road running. -
Run the Pier 1/2 Marathon
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Official Run the Pier Running Socks
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS SOONThis race will begin in Onekama MI. with a start line at the Blue Slipper restaurant off M-22. The race will run back towards Duffy Park in Manistee where it will finish. If you require a ride to the start line a bus will be available to take 75 athletes to the start line. -
Run the Pier Full Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & Official Run the Pier Running Socks
Sat 26th July 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$75.20
OPENS SOONThis is an out and back race. The race will begin in Manistee at Duffy Park and run up to Onekama MI and back. Runners will enjoy views of Lake Michigan on this beautiful run up and back down the shoreline.
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