THE 2023 ANNUAL MACKINAC BRIDGE WALK – September 4, 2023
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The 2023 Annual Bridge Walk is currently scheduled for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. Any updates will be posted here as the event approaches.
The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon on Monday, Sept. 4, 2023 to accommodate the 2023 Annual Bridge Walk.
No bus transportation across the bridge will be provided as part of the event. Walkers who decide to walk across the entire bridge will need to arrange their own transportation back to the end of the bridge where they started after the bridge reopens to public traffic at noon. There is limited parking space available west of the Mackinac Bridge Authority plaza area.
For those seeking alternative transportation during the event, the local Mackinac Island ferry companies offer transportation between St. Ignace, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island, as well as between St. Ignace and Mackinaw City. Local transportation companies also offer shuttle service between various locations.
There is no fee or registration required to participate in the walk. The walk begins at 7 a.m. You may start walking any time after the governor’s party starts the walk at approximately 7 a.m. No one will be permitted to start after 11:30 a.m., so make sure you arrive early.
The walk begins in St. Ignace at the north end of the Mackinac Bridge in the Upper Peninsula, and in Mackinaw City at the south end of the bridge in the Lower Peninsula. To participate in the walk you may:
– Walk form either end of the bridge, turning around at the midpoint and returning to the city you started from, where your transportation is located. The turnaround points will move towards the ends of the bridge beginning at 10 a.m., but walkers can walk at least a portion of the bridge if you start by 11:30 a.m. Walkers must be on the side of the bridge they wish to return to before 10 a.m. or you will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge and continue across to the other side. This option is most like previous bridge walks. However, since bus transportation across the bridge will not be provided, walkers who choose this option will need to arrange for their own transportation back across after the bridge reopens at noon. Walkers who do not reach the midpoint of the bridge before 10 a.m. will be turned back.
– Walk from either end of the bridge, continuing across to the other side, then walking back to the end of the bridge you started from. This option will mean a 10-mile round trip for participants. If walkers in this option do not reach the midpoint of the bridge on their return trip by 10 a.m. will be turned back.
Walkers will use the left-hand outside paved lane as they walk onto the bridge, regardless of which end of the bridge they start from. Walkers who turn back at the midpoint will turn right, then return using the opposite side outside paved lane. Walkers who choose to cross the entire bridge will stay in the left-hand outside paved lane all the way across.
The Michigan State Police and other official personnel will be available in the event of an emergency.
Please note, there are no restrooms on the bridge and the average length of time to walk the bridge is about two hours. Portable toilets will be available in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City.
Baby strollers and wheelchairs are allowed on the bridge during the walk. Prohibited items include signs, banners, umbrellas, bicycles, roller skates, skateboards, wagons and similar types of devices. With the sole exception of working service dogs, no animals are allowed. Walkers must stay away from bridge railings. The inside lane in both directions will remain open for emergency vehicles.
Except for pre-qualified, registered participants in the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, no running or racing is permitted on the bridge. Playing tag on the bridge is not permitted and no smoking on the bridge, please. For information on the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness Run, please go to www.michiganfitness.org or contact the Governor’s Council at 517-347-7891.
You will receive a numbered bridge walk certificate at the completion of your walk. Certificates will be distributed at both ends of the bridge. Individuals under the age of 18 should have the permission of a parent or guardian to participate in the walk. Any two or more people walking together should make plans for a meeting place in the event that they become separated during the walk.
Disclaimer of liability: Before beginning the walk, all participants should carefully determine that they are physically fit and medically able to participate in the annual walk since the physical strain of the walk could lead to serious health problems. Participants should also understand that walking involves risks of injury from falls due to the surface condition of the bridge, contact with other participants, and the effects of weather including high heat and/or humidity.
THE STATE OF MICHIGAN, MACKINAC BRIDGE AUTHORITY, ST. IGNACE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, MACKINAW CITY CHAMBER OR COMMERCE, AND ALL THEIR RESPECTIVE EMPLOYEES, AGENTS, VOLUNTEERS AND SPONSORS ASSUME NO OBLIGATIONS WITH REGARD TO SUCH RISKS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY ARISING FROM ANY WALKER’S PARTICIPATION IN THE ANNUAL WALK.
As in the past, persons who need reasonable accommodations due to disability may contact the Mackinac Bridge Authority by August 30, 2023 at 906-643-7600. TTY users may call the Michigan Relay Center at 800-649-3777.
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Never stop looking for adventure. Amazing photo by the talented 📷: pinay716252 #lakelove #lovemichigan #lakelife #michiganders #grandrapids #exploremichigan #puremittitan #mackinacisland #nomi #puremi #marquettemichigan #greatlakesstate #lakemichigan #michigan #mackinacisland #thegreatlakes #northernmichigan #outdoorphotography #lakesuperior #midwestmoment #mackinacbridge #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstateofmind #mittenstate #lakehuron #naturephotography #greatlifegreatlakes
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Good morning from the Mighty Mack! Headed to the Porkies for some fun mistateparks project work with swnaturephoto and b_still_photos, and what a way to kick off the weekend!! Blue ice and theee most perfect light we could have asked for! On the run so only time check in for a quick second (i promise to catch up with everyone soon!!) but wanted to share this gorgeous blue ice scene from this morning! 💙❄️ #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
Good morning from the Mighty Mack! Headed to the Porkies for some fun mistateparks project work with swnaturephoto and b_still_photos, and what a way to kick off the weekend!! Blue ice and theee most perfect light we could have asked for! On the run so only time check in for a quick second (i promise to catch up with everyone soon!!) but wanted to share this gorgeous blue ice scene from this morning! 💙❄️ #snow #mackinacbridge #winter #weather #sunrise #blueice #neverstopexploring #ice #shotzdelight #uptravel #shotz_fired #eclectic_shotz #mynorth #puremichigan #natgeo #natgeotravel #natgeoyourshot #earth_shotz #ig_shotz #uptravel #reflections #nisifilters #nikonnofilter #michiganders #midwestlivingmag #natgeo #natgeotravel #ipulledoverforthis #visualambassadors #ig_myshots #earth_pix #nikonusa
With the perfect weather today I can’t wait to get out camping again and back up to the #YOOP !! Where’s your favorite spot to camp in puremichigan ? mistateparks puremittigan uptravel michigansupperpeninsula #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #michiganphotographer #michiganphotography #puremittigan #puremittenpride #michiganawesome #awesomemitten #camping #campground #spring #mightymac #mackinacbridge
With the perfect weather today I can’t wait to get out camping again and back up to the #YOOP !! Where’s your favorite spot to camp in puremichigan ? mistateparks puremittigan uptravel michigansupperpeninsula #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #michiganphotographer #michiganphotography #puremittigan #puremittenpride #michiganawesome #awesomemitten #camping #campground #spring #mightymac #mackinacbridge
#Runners crossing the #mackinacbridge before the start of the 63rd annual #laborday bridge walk puremichigan sonyalpha #sonya7ii sigmaphoto #sigma100400mm
#Runners crossing the #mackinacbridge before the start of the 63rd annual #laborday bridge walk puremichigan sonyalpha #sonya7ii sigmaphoto #sigma100400mm
Catch that ferry! Catch that light! ⛴ 🙌❤️
Chilly ❄️ view of the Mackinac Bridge by 📷: nat_geo_vibes #lakelove #lovemichigan #lakelife #michiganders #grandrapids #exploremichigan #puremittigan #michigan #nomi #puremi #freshcoast #greatlakesstate #lakemichigan #michigan #thetraverselife #thegreatlakes #northernmichigan #outdoorphotography #mittenlove #midwestmoment #upperpeninsula #greatlakesstate #greatlakes #greatlakesstateofmind #mittenstate #lakehuron #mackinacbridge #thetraverselife
Chilly ❄️ view of the Mackinac Bridge by 📷: nat_geo_vibes #lakelove #lovemichigan #lakelife #michiganders #grandrapids #exploremichigan #puremittigan #michigan #nomi #puremi #freshcoast #greatlakesstate #lakemichigan #michigan #thetraverselife #thegreatlakes #northernmichigan #outdoorphotography #mittenlove #midwestmoment #upperpeninsula #greatlakesstate #greatlakes #greatlakesstateofmind #mittenstate #lakehuron #mackinacbridge #thetraverselife
Musings at the Mighty Mac. . 📸 kathy_woods_booth_photography . #mackinacbridge #mackinacbridgemichigan #mightymac #michigan #nomi #northernmichigan #straitsofmackinac #autumn #michiganautumn #moodymichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #lakehuron #lakemichigan #upperpeninsulamichigan #upperpeninsula #mittenlove #mittenstatelove #smittenwiththemitten
Musings at the Mighty Mac. . 📸 kathy_woods_booth_photography . #mackinacbridge #mackinacbridgemichigan #mightymac #michigan #nomi #northernmichigan #straitsofmackinac #autumn #michiganautumn #moodymichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #lakehuron #lakemichigan #upperpeninsulamichigan #upperpeninsula #mittenlove #mittenstatelove #smittenwiththemitten
Buckets and Buckets of rain came down yesterday. ☔️ My heart goes out to everyone effected by the tornado that went through Gaylord. ❤️🩹
Buckets and Buckets of rain came down yesterday. ☔️ My heart goes out to everyone effected by the tornado that went through Gaylord. ❤️🩹
Before all the snow melts and the current deep freeze subsides this time around, I have to post this shot! It’s become a tradition of mine to post once it finally “feels like winter” and it does still, even if it might not next week😂🥲❄️🥶 mistateparks puremichigan mackinawcitymi mackinac_parks #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #winter #snow #ice #winterwonderland #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #blueice
Before all the snow melts and the current deep freeze subsides this time around, I have to post this shot! It’s become a tradition of mine to post once it finally “feels like winter” and it does still, even if it might not next week😂🥲❄️🥶 mistateparks puremichigan mackinawcitymi mackinac_parks #travel #explore #puremichigan #michigan #midwest #winter #snow #ice #winterwonderland #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinac #mackinaw #mackinacbridge #mackinacisland #blueice
Driving into heaven 😍 • 📸cred: gotham_knight1 Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Driving into heaven 😍 • 📸cred: gotham_knight1 Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
64 years ago today the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic! Happy birthday Mighty Mac, you’re quite the sight to see🎉
64 years ago today the Mackinac Bridge opened to traffic! Happy birthday Mighty Mac, you’re quite the sight to see🎉
The light just hits a little different this time of year. 🍁☀️🍁
The Mighty Mac 🙌 • 📸cred: nat_geo_vibes Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
The Mighty Mac 🙌 • 📸cred: nat_geo_vibes Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Throwback to this amazing shot of the Mighty Mac 😍 • 📸cred: drewkochanny Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Throwback to this amazing shot of the Mighty Mac 😍 • 📸cred: drewkochanny Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #outdoor #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Hiding in the fog • 📸cred:chase_gagnon Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #throwbackthursday #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Hiding in the fog • 📸cred:chase_gagnon Thank you for sharing! • #puremichigan #travelmi #travelpics #findyourpark #lakehuron #mytinyatlas #naturalmichigan #throwbackthursday #lakemichigan #greatlakes #greatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #uptravel #straitsofmackinac #michigantravel #upperpeninsula #michigan #stignace #mistateparks #straitsstatepark #mackinawisland #mackinawcity #mackinac #mackinawbridge #mackinaw #michiganstateparks #michiganstatepark #statepark #michigantrails
Happy New Year Mackinac! ✨🥳✨
The Autumn Flame Red Maples are very much ablaze this weekend! Right on time for the island’s Halloween celebrations! 🍁🎃🍁
The Autumn Flame Red Maples are very much ablaze this weekend! Right on time for the island’s Halloween celebrations! 🍁🎃🍁
I’m pretty sure I’ve found the best #campsite in puremichigan 🙌🔥🔥🔥😊 This shot has been in my head for years and I finally made it happen 😊🙌🌅 uptravel mistateparks #michigan #mackinacbridge #campfire #camping #longexposureoftheday #longexposhots #longexpoelite #quechua #decathlon
I’m pretty sure I’ve found the best #campsite in puremichigan 🙌🔥🔥🔥😊 This shot has been in my head for years and I finally made it happen 😊🙌🌅 uptravel mistateparks #michigan #mackinacbridge #campfire #camping #longexposureoftheday #longexposhots #longexpoelite #quechua #decathlon
It’s October! Mackinac Island just might be at its most beautiful in the fall! 🍁🎃🍁
With the major #snowfall that we had last night in puremichigan it seems that #winter 1.0 is officially here for 2022. And it looks like the #snow will keep coming for a bit, so now seems like a good opportunity to post one of my favorite shots from last winter! Is anyone else hoping for more #blueice this year? 🧊❄️☃️😊 re-edit of a shot from last February. mackinawcitymi puremichigan sonyalpha sigmaphoto
With the major #snowfall that we had last night in puremichigan it seems that #winter 1.0 is officially here for 2022. And it looks like the #snow will keep coming for a bit, so now seems like a good opportunity to post one of my favorite shots from last winter! Is anyone else hoping for more #blueice this year? 🧊❄️☃️😊 re-edit of a shot from last February. mackinawcitymi puremichigan sonyalpha sigmaphoto
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