This year marks the 29th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. Join over 2200 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Great Swag! Great Turtle is known for it’s swag! This year we’re bringing back a favorite in a new color. Our 2025 garment is a dark green quarter zip tech shirt, with lime green overstitch
All who register will receive:
- Our Great Turtle commemorative garment
- Our signature finish medal
- Free digital photos
- Post Race Refreshments
- A great challenging course
- The friendliest volunteers ever!
- Fun, festivities, and sales at Mission Point and Downtown
Come enjoy the beauty of late fall on Mackinac Island, great end-of-season sales and fun Halloween events for adults and kids.
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2025 Mackinac Island Trio Series!
Register for three RunMackinac races (either the Fort2Fort 5 Mile or the Lilac Festival 10K, plus both the Mackinac Eight Mile and the Great Turtle Trail Race) and you will receive a special Mackinac Island Trio Series medal. This will be a separate medal from the other finisher’s medals you will receive at the completion of all three races, and will be awarded following the Great Turtle Half Marathon. To register for the Trio, go to either the Fort2Fort or Lilac 10k races and you will see the registration box. You can also register individually for all three events and be eligible for the Trio and the medal.
Special Rates at Mission Point Resort for the Race and the Trio Series!
Mission Point is holding rooms for all RunMackinac events at special rates – if you call to reserve rooms for your three Trio races and tell them you are doing the Trio, you will receive a 10% discount. Call 800-833-7711 to get the 10% Trio discount.
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Mackinac Island Road Races On Facebook
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Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.
The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.
This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac
**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
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Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.
The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.
This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac
**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
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Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Visit Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek Website >>>>
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Mackinac Island Turtle Trek – A lantern-lit ski and snowshoeing trek through some of Mackinac Island’s natural winter wonderland.
The trail begins at Greany Grove (corner of Arch Rock Road and Huron Road) with a bonfire and hot chocolate. The trail is groomed, track set, lit by lanterns and approximately two miles long.
This is a free event sponsored by Mackinac State Historic Parks, Mackinac Island Community Foundation and the Mackinac Island Ski Club. #thisismackinac
**Transportation can be difficult to Mackinac Island in the winter months. Please check ferry and plane schedules.**
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Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
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Visit Mackinac Island – Twilight Turtle Trek Website >>>>
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The 2024 Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, beginning with the sound of the musket at 9:00 am. Runners and walkers will start inside Fort Mackinac, then through the Sally Port gate to the racecourse ahead. All proceeds help support the Mackinac Historic State Parks!
There will also be a Virtual Race, which can be run or walked anytime at participant’s convenience. All virtual times can be logged by the participant in a separate Virtual Race category (no awards).
The Fort2Fort Five Mile is part of the Mackinac Island Trio Series! Register and complete either the Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge or the Lilac Festival 10K, plus both the Mackinac Island Eight Mile and Great Turtle Trail Run, and you will receive a special Mackinac Island Trio Series medal. This will be a separate medal from the other finisher’s medal and will be awarded following the Great Turtle Half Marathon. (Note, Virtual events count as participation in the Trio).
STARTING TIME
The start of both the 5 Mile Run and Walk will begin inside Fort Mackinac at 9:00 am with the sound of the musket firing. Runners and walkers will go through the Sally Port gates to the course ahead on Huron Road
Fort doors will be open and rest rooms available inside. Restrooms are also available outside at the Huron Road Pavilion.
LOCATION
The race will finish on the lawn behind and east of Fort Mackinac (next to start line).
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The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a weekend of huge parties with great bands, one of the most scenic bicycle rides in the country, a lot of sunshine, views of the mighty Mackinac Bridge, and one magical island.
This is Not a Race!
The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (2,500-4,000) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved road with very little automobile traffic. Riders pedal through rolling countryside and trillium covered forests, along sandy beaches, and are surrounded by breathtaking views of Lake Michigan from 400′ high bluffs. We stop approximately half way, at a unique place called the Legs Inn for a leisurely lunch and to swap stories. The ride continues on to Mackinaw City, where Star Line Ferry boats have been chartered for the ride over to Mackinac Island. Once on the magical island, check into your hotel and stroll into town to forget the aches and pains from the day’s ride. As the evening wears on, the island comes alive with The Gatehouse, Pink Pony, and Horns hosting post ride parties with incredible live bands!
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Zoo-De-Mackinac On Facebook
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