Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – Photos
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.
My face when my Garmin connect app finally begins working again! . half marathon training: week 3, day 2: this is a recovery week. Yesterday I actually had NO workouts scheduled, which was really nice! Today I completed a “Fast Finish” run, and it felt great. I feel like I’m finally getting the hang out this heart rate training!

My face when my Garmin connect app finally begins working again! . half marathon training: week 3, day 2: this is a recovery week. Yesterday I actually had NO workouts scheduled, which was really nice! Today I completed a “Fast Finish” run, and it felt great. I feel like I’m finally getting the hang out this heart rate training!
I give credit to people who run these half marathons. I will never do it again. Our time was 1:52:32. Yes me and Evan both said we were going to quit on mile 7 and 8 but we got under 2 hours! #mackinaw#greatturtlerun#puremichigan#brokenknees#worstever#halfmarathon#neveragain

I give credit to people who run these half marathons. I will never do it again. Our time was 1:52:32. Yes me and Evan both said we were going to quit on mile 7 and 8 but we got under 2 hours! #mackinaw#greatturtlerun#puremichigan#brokenknees#worstever#halfmarathon#neveragain
Riding on the upper deck of the ferry was chilly but fun! #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun
What a fun weekend #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun
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
We had a beautiful run around Mackinac Island for the Great Turtle Trail Race this past weekend! Conner was an absolute rock star helping Ella complete all 5.7 miles and Mom, Liane and I ran into the fun and fabulous Marathon Don of the grmarathon 🍁🍃🍂 #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #matchingshirts #connerisawesome

We had a beautiful run around Mackinac Island for the Great Turtle Trail Race this past weekend! Conner was an absolute rock star helping Ella complete all 5.7 miles and Mom, Liane and I ran into the fun and fabulous Marathon Don of the grmarathon 🍁🍃🍂 #greatturtlerun #mackinacisland #matchingshirts #connerisawesome
Well, well, well, we got the band back together for the #greatturtlerun on #mackinacisland 👯♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️

Well, well, well, we got the band back together for the #greatturtlerun on #mackinacisland 👯♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️
Yes! The witches are back! We had so much fun (a little too much fun😜) doing all things Halloween & celebrating Isabelle’s 20th birthday this weekend on Mackinac Island! I love my crazy family & am so thankful we share a love for Halloween and each other! 🎃🍁🍃🍂🧡 #mackinacisland #missionpointresort #greatturtlerun #trickortreat #hocuspocus #antonioisjohnfromgarfield #danifromhocuspocus #pinkarrowfootballplayer #jurassicparkworker #ilovehalloween

Yes! The witches are back! We had so much fun (a little too much fun😜) doing all things Halloween & celebrating Isabelle’s 20th birthday this weekend on Mackinac Island! I love my crazy family & am so thankful we share a love for Halloween and each other! 🎃🍁🍃🍂🧡 #mackinacisland #missionpointresort #greatturtlerun #trickortreat #hocuspocus #antonioisjohnfromgarfield #danifromhocuspocus #pinkarrowfootballplayer #jurassicparkworker #ilovehalloween
We always seem to be running around in circles. 😆 . . . #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
Great turtle 5.7 mile run! #mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #getoutside #running
Half marathon ✅off of my bucket list thanks to these crazy PA school friends who love running (like how!?!) And our friend Jeannette along with spectators who cheered us on on a cold rainy windy day 🌧💨🌊 you’d think after a half you feel so achieved, but the reality is that my body ached so bad, my body was freezing cold and I barely could walk or smile for a medal picture 😂 Mackinac Island🏝 you were gorgeous. I hope I can return when it’s warm and sunny ☀️ and without the 🏃🏽♀️part. As much as I appreciated the nature, oh man how brutal you are Lake Michigan. You were so windy and I thought I’d give up the last 3 mi, and as beautiful as you are I think I hated you at the end💔 Although my joints hurt, muscles are sore, l still don’t like running, and I’m so ready to retire from my short lasting running career, I’d like to run a flat race so I can run faster. Why am I so competitive 😭 so in conclusion, unlike what you see mostly on social media post run, this is how I think people really feel after a half 🤷♀️#mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #halfmarathon

Half marathon ✅off of my bucket list thanks to these crazy PA school friends who love running (like how!?!) And our friend Jeannette along with spectators who cheered us on on a cold rainy windy day 🌧💨🌊 you’d think after a half you feel so achieved, but the reality is that my body ached so bad, my body was freezing cold and I barely could walk or smile for a medal picture 😂 Mackinac Island🏝 you were gorgeous. I hope I can return when it’s warm and sunny ☀️ and without the 🏃🏽♀️part. As much as I appreciated the nature, oh man how brutal you are Lake Michigan. You were so windy and I thought I’d give up the last 3 mi, and as beautiful as you are I think I hated you at the end💔 Although my joints hurt, muscles are sore, l still don’t like running, and I’m so ready to retire from my short lasting running career, I’d like to run a flat race so I can run faster. Why am I so competitive 😭 so in conclusion, unlike what you see mostly on social media post run, this is how I think people really feel after a half 🤷♀️#mackinacisland #greatturtlerun #halfmarathon
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
1st time I've ever registered for multiple events in one sitting 😛 AND they're back to back weekends 😬#GreatTurtleRun in Mackinac Mi. and #jthalf Looking forward to #running these races this fall 😃🍁🍂 Will any of you be at these events? #RunHappy #runnerscommunity #halfmarathon #thirteenpointone #vacationrunning 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻

1st time I've ever registered for multiple events in one sitting 😛 AND they're back to back weekends 😬#GreatTurtleRun in Mackinac Mi. and #jthalf Looking forward to #running these races this fall 😃🍁🍂 Will any of you be at these events? #RunHappy #runnerscommunity #halfmarathon #thirteenpointone #vacationrunning 🏃🏻♀️🏃🏻
Another awesome race on #mackinacisland. It was carey86c and my second run on the island this year. After taking quite a break to nurse a hamstring injury, I was very pleased with the time I was able to put down. Naturally, carey86c finished ahead of me. One more run on the island this year to complete the tri-fecta. We will be back at the end of October for the #greatturtlerun #mackinacisle #bestrunteamever

Another awesome race on #mackinacisland. It was carey86c and my second run on the island this year. After taking quite a break to nurse a hamstring injury, I was very pleased with the time I was able to put down. Naturally, carey86c finished ahead of me. One more run on the island this year to complete the tri-fecta. We will be back at the end of October for the #greatturtlerun #mackinacisle #bestrunteamever
Half Marathon Koozies!! #greatturtlerun #solesisters #onlyhalfcrazy #13.1
What a fun run today - after the first 2 miles when I could run my pace after getting out of the crowd! #itsonlycoldifyourestandingstill #greatturtletrailrun #greatturtlerace #greatturtlerun #running #lottahills

What a fun run today - after the first 2 miles when I could run my pace after getting out of the crowd! #itsonlycoldifyourestandingstill #greatturtletrailrun #greatturtlerace #greatturtlerun #running #lottahills
The COVID cancelled our Half but we still got this beauty in. #greatturtlerun #archrock
. We conquered the Great Turtle Run! 13.1 miles of gorgeous scenery on beautiful Mackinaw Island! 🐢 I finished in 1:55:27, 4 minutes faster than my goal! ➡️ Lots of hills ➡️ Gorgeous views ➡️ Didn’t shit my pants (although, mile 10 was questionable 🙈) ➡️ Minimal horse shit on my shoes 🐴 ➡️SO. MUCH.FUN! 🐢 Proof that you can accomplish some pretty cool shit with the right company! 😉☺️ 🐢 Back to powerlifting tomorrow! 💪🏻 #halfmarathon #greatturtlerun #mackinawisland #run #strengthandfitness #thisis41 #team #accomplishment #iam1stphorm #legionofboom #1stphorm #mindset toddthetrainerman iyeshabelle

. We conquered the Great Turtle Run! 13.1 miles of gorgeous scenery on beautiful Mackinaw Island! 🐢 I finished in 1:55:27, 4 minutes faster than my goal! ➡️ Lots of hills ➡️ Gorgeous views ➡️ Didn’t shit my pants (although, mile 10 was questionable 🙈) ➡️ Minimal horse shit on my shoes 🐴 ➡️SO. MUCH.FUN! 🐢 Proof that you can accomplish some pretty cool shit with the right company! 😉☺️ 🐢 Back to powerlifting tomorrow! 💪🏻 #halfmarathon #greatturtlerun #mackinawisland #run #strengthandfitness #thisis41 #team #accomplishment #iam1stphorm #legionofboom #1stphorm #mindset toddthetrainerman iyeshabelle
💪 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
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
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