Grand Island Trail Runs
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Grand Island Trail Runs
Grand Island Trail Runs are scheduled for July 31, 2027 on Grand Island, offshore from Munising, Michigan. The event offers three trail distances that follow coastal and interior island trails over singletrack, two-track, dirt roads, and sandy beach.
The courses pass through hardwood and pine forests, along sandstone cliffs and long stretches of shoreline. Notable features on the routes include Trout Bay, Echo Lake, Murray Bay, Duck Lake, the island tombolo, Jacobsville sandstone cliffs, North Beach, Merchandise Beach, and views toward Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Lake Superior.
Distances:
- 50K
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
Aid station arrangements vary by distance. The 50K uses five aid stations with two locations run through twice for seven stops total; the marathon shares most 50K stations; the half marathon has two aid stations. All runners are required to carry a 20 oz water bottle or other functional hydration system and may refill at aid stations. Typical aid offerings include water, an electrolyte drink (Gnarly Fuel2O), and sweet and salty snacks plus fruit.
Logistics include limited parking at the ferry dock, shuttle pickup locations on the mainland, a ferry that transports runners and spectators to the island, a large tent for drop bags near the start/finish, and an entrant limit of 500 runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
