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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For the experience of it, for the fun of it, tee up the vacation of a lifetime with our Early Summer Michigan Golf Live Package. Named for the state’s leading golf program, Michigan Golf Live, show host Bill Hobson coordinates this special event — complete with three days of unlimited golf on The Jewel, prize giveaways, private evening receptions, a golf scramble, and more.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel Accommodations
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- All Grand Hotel Amenities
- Unlimited golf on The Jewel (cart included)
- Friday evening Welcome Reception
- Saturday morning golf scramble
- Boxed lunches on Saturday afternoon
- Saturday evening reception
- Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Early Summer Michigan Golf Live Package can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
About Michigan Golf Live
Now in its third decade of celebrating the greatest game on Earth, Michigan Golf Live continues to grow its audience throughout the Midwest on both radio and television. Executive Producer and Host, Bill Hobson is found behind the mic and in front of the camera every weekend of the season, with MGL Radio heard across the state on 15 stations every Saturday morning, and MGL TV seen on FOX Sports Detroit each Saturday and Sunday at 9:30 AM.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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For the fun and fancy of it, join us for Grand Hotel’s Spring Food & Wine Weekend! Experience incredible meals throughout the weekend and discover your love for food, wine, and travel with this special wine tasting and hotel package. On Saturday evening prepare yourself for an incredible pairing dinner, with a menu curated by our Grand Hotel Executive Chef. Each course is paired perfectly with a wine selection chosen by Elizabeth Schweitzer, Grand Hotel’s Master Sommelier.
Package Includes:
- Grand Hotel accommodations
- Welcome amenity
- Breakfast and dinner daily
- Friday evening welcome reception
- Saturday wine tasting & cooking demonstration event
- Saturday evening wine pairing dinner
- Complimentary admission to the Richard and Jane Manoogian Mackinac Art Museum
Spring Food & Wine Weekend can also be booked by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.
Combine your love for travel with a dining experience you’ll never forget at America’s Summer Place.
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*Subject to Michigan 6% sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability. A 30-day cancellation policy applies.
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Kentucky Derby on Mackinac Island
Fine Food & Fancy Drinks
Ladies & gentlemen, pack your derby day hats, dresses, & debonair duds for an evening of juleps & jockeys at Mackinac Island’s premier spring event. This is your exclusive invitation to the Derby Day Soiree at Island House Hotel. Cheer for your choice thoroughbred during the live broadcast of the Kentucky Derby accompanied by music & commentary. Dress to impress for a chance to win fantastic prizes for the flashiest hat, sharpest dressed, and poshest couple. Fine food & fancy drinks with a Kentucky flair are included as we celebrate this All-American tradition.
Package Details
Saturday, May 4, 2024
- Accommodations in a room style of your choice for one night
- Exclusive Event Admission to the 1852 Grill Room Derby Day Soiree | Must be 21+
- Round-trip Mackinac Island Ferry tickets
- Luggage transfer to and from the hotel
- Access to all Island House Hotel amenities
- 5% 906 Rewards earned on pre-tax total. Sign up now to begin earning exclusive Mackinac Island Savings.
Event tickets are limited; book the Derby Deal online now or call 906-847-3347.
Party admission may be purchased separately from the Derby Package for $100 per person before April 28 and $150pp after. All attendees must be 21+. Admission includes an open bar and dinner buffet.
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