Top of Michigan Festival of Races
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 7:30AM EST
- Location Petoskey, Michigan
- Price $33.30 - $75.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Top of Michigan Festival of Races on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the beautiful town of Petoskey, Emmet! This exciting festival features a series of races, including a Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K, all set against the stunning backdrop of Little Traverse Bay. The courses will take runners along the scenic Little Traverse Wheelway, known for its flat terrain and breathtaking views, making it an ideal venue for both seasoned athletes and casual participants.
Starting at the Lime Kiln Kids Fishing Pier in Bayfront Park, the event kicks off bright and early, with the Half Marathon beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:00 AM, and the 5K at 8:15 AM. Runners can look forward to a well-organized race experience, complete with refreshments, finisher medals, and awards for top male and female participants. Registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until March 20, 2024. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event that supports the Top of Michigan Trails Council and local high school teams!
Starting at the Lime Kiln Kids Fishing Pier in Bayfront Park, the event kicks off bright and early, with the Half Marathon beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K at 8:00 AM, and the 5K at 8:15 AM. Runners can look forward to a well-organized race experience, complete with refreshments, finisher medals, and awards for top male and female participants. Registration is now open, with early bird pricing available until March 20, 2024. Don't miss your chance to be part of this fantastic community event that supports the Top of Michigan Trails Council and local high school teams!
Organiser's Description
Top of Michigan Festival of Races includes a series of races to benefit the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Petoskey High School Track and Cross Country teams.
The course is run along the Little Traverse Wheelway, a nonmotorized trail that runs from Charlevoix, through Petoskey/Bay Harbor and onto Harbor Springs. This year, our course will be out and backs from Petoskey's waterfront. The trail is an excellent venue for runners. The trail is relatively flat and has spectacular views of the Little Traverse Bay. Please note that there are a few off road sections of this route, on grass and dirt.
The Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k start and end in Petoskey. The course is mostly paved, with some sections on grass and a short section on trail, connecting into the Petoskey State Park for the 10k and Half Marathon.
2023 Courses were as follows:
- 5k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2172451?units=km]
- 10k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2169319?units=km]
- Half Marathon Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2172446?units=km]
_We expect 2024's to be the same!_
EVENT INFORMATION:
EVENT DATE:
Saturday, May 24, 2025
EVENT LOCATION:
Lime Kiln Kids Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI 49770
EVENT TIMES:
* Friday Packet Pickup - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Top of Michigan Trails Council, 1687 M119, Petoskey, MI 49770
* Saturday Packet Pickup - 6:30 am to 7:15 am @ Lim Kiln Kid's Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park
* Half Marathon Race Begins - 7:30 am
* 10K Race Begins - 8:00 am
* 5K Race Begins - 8:15 am
* Awards - TBD
REGISTRATION FEES:
* Half - $70, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
* 10K - $45, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
* 5K - $30, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Refreshments
* Finisher Medals
* Top Male/Female Awards
* Race swag
The course is run along the Little Traverse Wheelway, a nonmotorized trail that runs from Charlevoix, through Petoskey/Bay Harbor and onto Harbor Springs. This year, our course will be out and backs from Petoskey's waterfront. The trail is an excellent venue for runners. The trail is relatively flat and has spectacular views of the Little Traverse Bay. Please note that there are a few off road sections of this route, on grass and dirt.
The Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k start and end in Petoskey. The course is mostly paved, with some sections on grass and a short section on trail, connecting into the Petoskey State Park for the 10k and Half Marathon.
2023 Courses were as follows:
- 5k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2172451?units=km]
- 10k Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2169319?units=km]
- Half Marathon Course [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2172446?units=km]
_We expect 2024's to be the same!_
EVENT INFORMATION:
EVENT DATE:
Saturday, May 24, 2025
EVENT LOCATION:
Lime Kiln Kids Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI 49770
EVENT TIMES:
* Friday Packet Pickup - 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm @ Top of Michigan Trails Council, 1687 M119, Petoskey, MI 49770
* Saturday Packet Pickup - 6:30 am to 7:15 am @ Lim Kiln Kid's Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park
* Half Marathon Race Begins - 7:30 am
* 10K Race Begins - 8:00 am
* 5K Race Begins - 8:15 am
* Awards - TBD
REGISTRATION FEES:
* Half - $70, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
* 10K - $45, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
* 5K - $30, Early Registration (now through March 20, 2024, price increases again after April 20)
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Refreshments
* Finisher Medals
* Top Male/Female Awards
* Race swag
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.70 Fee & Race Swag
Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$75.70
OPENS SOON -
10K Run
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Race Swag
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$49.20
OPENS SOON -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & Race Swag
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS SOON
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