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 for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the Top of Michigan Festival of Races on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in beautiful Petoskey, Emmet! This vibrant event features a variety of race distances, including a challenging Half Marathon, a scenic 10K, and a fun-filled 5K, all set against the stunning backdrop of Little Traverse Bay. Runners will have the opportunity to enjoy the picturesque Little Traverse Wheelway, a mostly paved, nonmotorized trail that offers breathtaking views and a mostly flat terrain, making it perfect for participants of all levels.
The festivities kick off with packet pickup on Friday evening and continue bright and early on race day at Bayfront Park, with the Half Marathon starting at 7:30 am, followed by the 10K at 8:00 am and the 5K at 8:15 am. Registration includes refreshments, finisher medals, and awards for top male and female participants. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Top of Michigan Trails Council and local high school athletes while enjoying a day of health and community spirit! Mark your calendars and prepare to run for a great cause!
The festivities kick off with packet pickup on Friday evening and continue bright and early on race day at Bayfront Park, with the Half Marathon starting at 7:30 am, followed by the 10K at 8:00 am and the 5K at 8:15 am. Registration includes refreshments, finisher medals, and awards for top male and female participants. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to support the Top of Michigan Trails Council and local high school athletes while enjoying a day of health and community spirit! Mark your calendars and prepare to run for a great cause!
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 - Location TBD
* 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
* 10K - $45 Early Registration
* 5K - $30 Early Registration
* All races will have price increases on March 15, 2025, and again April 15, 2025
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Refreshments
* Finisher Medals
* Top Male/Female Awards
* T-Shirt
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 - Location TBD
* 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
* 10K - $45 Early Registration
* 5K - $30 Early Registration
* All races will have price increases on March 15, 2025, and again April 15, 2025
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* Refreshments
* Finisher Medals
* Top Male/Female Awards
* T-Shirt
Races
-
Half Marathon
Incl. $5.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$75.70
OPENS SOON -
10K Run
Incl. $4.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$49.20
OPENS SOON -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.30 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th May 2025 (8:15AM EDT)
$33.30
OPENS SOON
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