This year marks the 23rd running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state. We have a capacity of 3,000 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.
Photos from the Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run of 2018
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Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – Photos From Instagram
Here are the latest photos of the Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run via instagram. If you have an instagram photo to share of your visit to a Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run, tag it with #greatturtlerace and your photos will appear in the photo stream below.
(This doesn't have anything to do with photography, but as this is my only social media, I wanted to post something for posterity. This is a really long post about running, and I'd recommend you skip it!) This year I completed 5 races, all at different distances (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon). It wasn't my original plan to do that, but once I'd done three of them, I figured I might as well complete the whole set. Except the ultramarathon, I'd done all these distances before, so it was more a matter of finding new and interesting races to run.
June 22 - Charlevoix Marathon (26.2 miles) - Official Time 4:20:20 (Warning: I'm going to whinge a bunch about this one) I'd run this race two years ago (my first marathon) with a goal of 4 hours, and finished in 4:30. The crucial mistake I'd made was not eating enough during the race, so I hit the wall at about 18 miles. This year I had a plan for eating during the race, and unfortunately that plan got tossed as the aid stations barely had any food. My first year, they had granola bars and pretzels and other substantial snacks. This year, energy gels and Twizzlers. That's it. I had brought a few bars of my own along, but it proved to not be enough, and I hit the wall at literally the exact same spot as my first year. It was pretty upsetting because I felt completely fine up to that point. My energy level kept dropping over the last 8 miles, to the point where I almost collapsed at mile 24. Somehow I finished 10 minutes faster than my first year, which is the only silver lining. I still plan to beat 4 hours someday. (continued in comments)
(This doesn't have anything to do with photography, but as this is my only social media, I wanted to post something for posterity. This is a really long post about running, and I'd recommend you skip it!) This year I completed 5 races, all at different distances (5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, ultramarathon). It wasn't my original plan to do that, but once I'd done three of them, I figured I might as well complete the whole set. Except the ultramarathon, I'd done all these distances before, so it was more a matter of finding new and interesting races to run. June 22 - Charlevoix Marathon (26.2 miles) - Official Time 4:20:20 (Warning: I'm going to whinge a bunch about this one) I'd run this race two years ago (my first marathon) with a goal of 4 hours, and finished in 4:30. The crucial mistake I'd made was not eating enough during the race, so I hit the wall at about 18 miles. This year I had a plan for eating during the race, and unfortunately that plan got tossed as the aid stations barely had any food. My first year, they had granola bars and pretzels and other substantial snacks. This year, energy gels and Twizzlers. That's it. I had brought a few bars of my own along, but it proved to not be enough, and I hit the wall at literally the exact same spot as my first year. It was pretty upsetting because I felt completely fine up to that point. My energy level kept dropping over the last 8 miles, to the point where I almost collapsed at mile 24. Somehow I finished 10 minutes faster than my first year, which is the only silver lining. I still plan to beat 4 hours someday. (continued in comments)...
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We're out on #mackinacisland this weekend for the #greatturtlerun. mollybrooke906 did the 5 mile and I ran the #halfmarathon. Great weather and a challenging race.
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#uppermichigan
#mackinachouse
#mackinac
We're out on #mackinacisland this weekend for the #greatturtlerun. mollybrooke906 did the 5 mile and I ran the #halfmarathon. Great weather and a challenging race. . . . . . . . . . #puremichigan #greatlakesstate #thegreatlakesstate #mackinacbridge #uppermichigan #mackinachouse #mackinac...
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Just finished my first half marathon. It was definitely not the easiest course (so many hills), but probably one of the most beautiful courses I'll ever run. #thegreatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon #mackinacisland #irun4lola
Just finished my first half marathon. It was definitely not the easiest course (so many hills), but probably one of the most beautiful courses I'll ever run. #thegreatturtletrailrun #halfmarathon #mackinacisland #irun4lola...
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I never thought I'd do it, but I signed myself up for a half-marathon at end of October! And it's on Mackinac Island! Here's to staying committed and getting all my runs in, even on super warm days like today. #givemeallthewater #irun4lola
I never thought I'd do it, but I signed myself up for a half-marathon at end of October! And it's on Mackinac Island! Here's to staying committed and getting all my runs in, even on super warm days like today. #givemeallthewater #irun4lola...
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I’ll take a top 10 finish (1st in my age group). So. Many. Effing. Hills. #greatturtlerun #mackinawisland #icandothisallday #halloweekend
I’ll take a top 10 finish (1st in my age group). So. Many. Effing. Hills. #greatturtlerun #mackinawisland #icandothisallday #halloweekend...
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I feel like a million bucks!! I went to runningfit_tcsouth today and got some new Brooks! I’m an Asics girl but they were so comfortable!! The kids went biking and I pegged in a 2.5 mile run. Running is something I used to do everyday but I let it slip away. I’m setting my goals on a fall half marathon. #beyou #bayshoremarathon #runner #pageant #runner #msmichigan #bikes #mom #maketime #fitfam #greatturtle #greatturtlerun #endorphins #sohappy
I feel like a million bucks!! I went to runningfit_tcsouth today and got some new Brooks! I’m an Asics girl but they were so comfortable!! The kids went biking and I pegged in a 2.5 mile run. Running is something I used to do everyday but I let it slip away. I’m setting my goals on a fall half marathon. #beyou #bayshoremarathon #runner #pageant #runner #msmichigan #bikes #mom #maketime #fitfam #greatturtle #greatturtlerun #endorphins #sohappy...
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Completed my first ever #HalfMarathon today in 2:12:20, a 10:05min/mile pace and I couldn't be more excited about it! From a year ago not being able to run a mile without stopping to walk part of it, I've come pretty far!😁💪🏻#MackinacIsland #GreatTurtleRun #13.1 ☑️ #GonnaTootMyOwnHorn ☺️
Completed my first ever #HalfMarathon today in 2:12:20, a 10:05min/mile pace and I couldn't be more excited about it! From a year ago not being able to run a mile without stopping to walk part of it, I've come pretty far!😁💪🏻#MackinacIsland #GreatTurtleRun #13.1 ☑️ #GonnaTootMyOwnHorn ☺️...
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We made it through the half marathon with sun, wind and rain! #girlpower #greatturtlerun #imcold
I'm property filed for my 10th half marathon today. This dinner was killer last night...and clean!
🔹veggie stir fry
🔹tuna steak
🔹quinoa
Maybe I'll get my best time yet...knock on wood!
#halfmarathoner #halfmarathonjunkie #fitmom #marathonmom #greatturtle #greatturtlerace #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #mackinac #momoftwo #cleaneating #eatclean #tuna #stirfry
I'm property filed for my 10th half marathon today. This dinner was killer last night...and clean! 🔹veggie stir fry 🔹tuna steak 🔹quinoa Maybe I'll get my best time yet...knock on wood! #halfmarathoner #halfmarathonjunkie #fitmom #marathonmom #greatturtle #greatturtlerace #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #mackinac #momoftwo #cleaneating #eatclean #tuna #stirfry...
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We always seem to be running around in circles. 😆
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#mackinacisland #runaroundtheisland #mymackinac #mackinacislandmichigan #vacationrun #vacationrunning #eveningrun #fitfam #fitfamily #greatturtlerun #nightrun #nightrunning #petzl
We always seem to be running around in circles. 😆 . . . #mackinacisland #runaroundtheisland #mymackinac #mackinacislandmichigan #vacationrun #vacationrunning #eveningrun #fitfam #fitfamily #greatturtlerun #nightrun #nightrunning #petzl...
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Closing out a great family weekend on Mackinac Island! Growing up my dad ran the series of running races on the island every year and we would trek up as a family with our good friends the Cunningham’s and Gemmell’s - ten kids and three couples gallivanting around the island and cheering on our dads when they finished the race. This year we ran as a family, it was a beautiful day! Today also marked four months post stem cell transplant for my dad! I’m so proud of his strength and determination. Thank you dad for teaching me how to fight, hustle and live life to the very fullest! You are a true inspiration ❤️ #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #familytime #fallcolortour
Closing out a great family weekend on Mackinac Island! Growing up my dad ran the series of running races on the island every year and we would trek up as a family with our good friends the Cunningham’s and Gemmell’s - ten kids and three couples gallivanting around the island and cheering on our dads when they finished the race. This year we ran as a family, it was a beautiful day! Today also marked four months post stem cell transplant for my dad! I’m so proud of his strength and determination. Thank you dad for teaching me how to fight, hustle and live life to the very fullest! You are a true inspiration ❤️ #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #familytime #fallcolortour...
Fall upnorth fun and marathon #mackinacisland#michigan#lakehuronlife#marathon#greatturtlerun#stayfit#stayactive#fortyandfabulous#fitlifestyle#fortyandfabulous
Fall upnorth fun and marathon #mackinacisland#michigan#lakehuronlife#marathon#greatturtlerun#stayfit#stayactive#fortyandfabulous#fitlifestyle#fortyandfabulous...
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Made it to the ferry ⛴ Island bound!
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#swmiracers #greatturtlerun #michiganrunnergirl #runbuddies
Made it to the ferry ⛴ Island bound! . . . #swmiracers #greatturtlerun #michiganrunnergirl #runbuddies...
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💪 Today I completed a running goal that has been on my list for many years: The Mackinac Island Trio!
🪻Lilac Run 10K
🌊 Mackinac 8-Miler
🐢 Great Turtle Trail Run (5.7 miles)
I spent a lot of time on the island this year, and it has been so fun and so meaningful. 🌸
I have done the 8-miler in the past and it’s a pretty easy and flat race. Lilac Run and Great Turtle were firsts for me and both had some serious climbing involved. 😵💫
Today was really challenging mentally. It was the most crowded race and super hilly, so it was hard to get into that blissful race flow. I also just had life on my mind. However, I’m glad I did it because I surprised myself.
I have done a LOT of challenging races this year. A 6-hour trail run, a hilly half…and I have found that I don’t care about time but rather the mental challenge of it all.
Going into next year, this will be more important than ever as I train for my biggest challenge yet! 😁
#running #trailrunning #mackinacisland #runmackinac #10K #greatturtlerun #lilacrun #mackinac8miler #slowafrunclub #sisu
💪 Today I completed a running goal that has been on my list for many years: The Mackinac Island Trio! 🪻Lilac Run 10K 🌊 Mackinac 8-Miler 🐢 Great Turtle Trail Run (5.7 miles) I spent a lot of time on the island this year, and it has been so fun and so meaningful. 🌸 I have done the 8-miler in the past and it’s a pretty easy and flat race. Lilac Run and Great Turtle were firsts for me and both had some serious climbing involved. 😵💫 Today was really challenging mentally. It was the most crowded race and super hilly, so it was hard to get into that blissful race flow. I also just had life on my mind. However, I’m glad I did it because I surprised myself. I have done a LOT of challenging races this year. A 6-hour trail run, a hilly half…and I have found that I don’t care about time but rather the mental challenge of it all. Going into next year, this will be more important than ever as I train for my biggest challenge yet! 😁 #running #trailrunning #mackinacisland #runmackinac #10K #greatturtlerun #lilacrun #mackinac8miler #slowafrunclub #sisu...
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A 10K on Mackinac Island pushing the dog in her stroller, on the last weekend before it closes? Sounds fun. Two days of rain and fog beforehand so we can stay inside and watch Perry Mason and play on our phones and computers? Better still. A two-mile walk uphill to get from the general store downtown with four days worth of groceries dodging mud and horse poop, a feat much harder than the 10K? ….well, what can ya do? #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #wewalked #doginastroller #havaneseofinstagram #rescuehavanese #perrymason
A 10K on Mackinac Island pushing the dog in her stroller, on the last weekend before it closes? Sounds fun. Two days of rain and fog beforehand so we can stay inside and watch Perry Mason and play on our phones and computers? Better still. A two-mile walk uphill to get from the general store downtown with four days worth of groceries dodging mud and horse poop, a feat much harder than the 10K? ….well, what can ya do? #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #wewalked #doginastroller #havaneseofinstagram #rescuehavanese #perrymason...