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Great Turtle Trail Run

Name: Great Turtle Trail Run
Start: 2025-10-25
End: 2025-10-25
Location: Mackinac Island

Mackinac Island, United States • 25 Oct 2025

The Great Turtle Trail Run is a scenic half marathon and 5.7-mile run/walk held on Mackinac Island, Michigan, during the island's late fall season. The half marathon course features a mix of paved roads, gravel, and bike trails, starting and finishing at Mission Point Resort, with stunning views of the shoreline, Arch Rock, and island interior. The event attracts over 2,200 participants and offers a friendly atmosphere with great swag, including commemorative garments and medals, free digital photos, and post-race refreshments. It is part of the RunMackinac series, with special lodging rates and a Trio Series medal for those completing multiple races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Mackinac Island

Race information

Website

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 mi

5.7 Mile Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Sep 27

Tap Into the Trails

Cheboygan - 15 mi from Mackinac Island

5 km

10 km

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from Festival Square in downtown Cheboygan and highlight the North Central State Trail and North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavement and crushe..