Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run

  • Date Sat 20th September 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EDT
  • Location Paradise, Michigan
  • Price $85.80
  • Races 1 race

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Event summary

Join us for the inaugural Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run on Saturday, September 20, 2025, in the breathtaking Paradise, Chippewa! This exciting 9-mile race takes you from the stunning Upper Tahquamenon Falls to the picturesque Lower Tahquamenon Falls and back, offering participants a unique experience of Michigan’s natural beauty. The race kicks off at 8:30 AM near the trailhead just east of the Tahquamenon Brewery, where you can celebrate your achievement with one of their delicious meals or beverages afterward.

With a participant limit of just 100 runners, this event promises an intimate and exhilarating experience. The course features a new pedestrian bridge and an island loop that will challenge and inspire you. Enjoy refreshments at the aid station along the way, and all finishers will be awarded a medal to commemorate their accomplishment. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to explore the beauty of the Tahquamenon Falls while pushing your limits in a supportive and festive atmosphere! Register early to secure your spot and join us for this unforgettable trail running adventure!

Organiser's Description

Run from the beautiful Upper Tahquamenon Falls to Lower Tahquamenon Falls and back this fall. The race date/time will be Saturday, September 20, 2025, at 8:30am. Start and Finish near the trailhead just east of the Tahquamenon Brewery and enjoy one of their signature meals or beverages to celebrate after. Michigan Recreation passes are needed to enter the park and can be purchased with your yearly vehicle registration or as day passes at the entrance. This race is the first annual 9 mile trail run that will cross the new pedestrian bridge near lower falls to complete an island loop as part of the course before returning to the upper falls. Yooper Running Company will be hosting and timing the event!



PARTICIPANT LIMIT: 100 PARTICIPANTS. THIS RACE IS LIMITED TO 100 PARTICIPANTS. ONCE SOLD OUT REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AND THERE WILL NOT BE A WAITING LIST. NO REFUNDS AVAILABLE. EVENT INSURANCE IS AVAILABLE WITH REGISTRATION.



REGISTRATION PRICES:

May-June: $60 and additional $15 T-Shirt Option

July-August: $70 and additional $15 T-SHIRT OPTION (*EXTENDED)

September: $80 + $15 T-Shirt Option



EARLY PACKET PICKUP: An early packet pickup will take place from 4-7pm on Friday, September 19, outside of the Tahquamenon Brewery underneath a pavilion on the wooden patio. Pick up your bib and t-shirt (if purchased). Additional t-shirts will be available for purchase. There is an additional pickup near the start/finish area on race morning from 7:15-8:15am.



GIVEAWAYS: T-Shirt Option Available with Registration ($15). All finishers will receive a medal.



OVERALL AWARDS: Top Overall Gender Male/Female, Master (40-59), and Grand Master (60+) will be awarded a custom slate, custom tumbler, and gift card to Tahquamenon Brewery.



AGE GROUP AWARDS: 1st place in the following age groups will receive a custom tumbler: 0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.



COURSE DETAILS: Start in between the 2 outhouses across from the main outdoor restrooms. Follow the connector trail to the nature trail. Take the nature trail towards the river and turn left to enter the NCT trail. Follow the blue blazes!! Turn right to cross the pedestrian bridge. Stay Right and complete a counter-clockwise loop around the outermost island trail and exit over the pedestrian bridge. Turn Left and head back to the upper falls. Turn right onto the nature trail and left on the connector trail towards the finish.



AID STATION: There will be one aid station located at the pedestrian bridge just before the 4 mile mark on the course. You can hit it twice as the island loop is only 1200meters, before heading back to upper falls. Water, gatorade, and snacks will be provided there. If you are injured or can not complete the course please check in with the aid station so we can coordinate an extraction from either Lower Falls or an access road from Headquarters and report your status to the race director.



AID STATION FOOD: Water, Gatorade, Swedish Fish, Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Cheese Sticks, Bananas, Oranges, CHOMPS Beef Jerky, Goldfish, Pickles, Little Debbie's, Uncrustables, Cheezeits.



FINISH LINE FOOD: Uncrustables, Chips, Lemonade, Water, Goldfish, Fruit Snacks, Granola Bars, Beef Jerky Sticks, Bananas, Oranges, Gatorade, Little Debbie Snacks, Pickles, and Candy



SAFETY PROTOCOLS: Falls to Falls Trail Run is a very technical trail that should not be attempted unless you are healthy and fit enough to complete 9 trail miles in at least 2.5 hours (about 16:40 mile pace). There is significant elevation changes and the trail can get slippery seasonally dependent on weather conditions. Running with your dog or stroller will not be allowed due to the nature of the course. There will be a requirement to run with a cellular device in case of emergency. The aid station located near the pedestrian bridge and the finish line will have participant lists with your emergency contacts in case you can not safely complete the course. A full safety plan will be sent out to your emails a few days before race day.

Races

  • 9 Mile Trail Run

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 20th September 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $85.80

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41382 West M-123, Paradise, 49768, MI, United States

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