Loop the Lake - Traverse City

Loop The Lake in Traverse City, Michigan, is a loop around Boardman Lake organized by the Traverse City Track Club. The event offers 4-mile Run/Walk, 8-mile Run, and a 2-person relay (4 miles per person). The course runs clockwise on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing at Hull Park, and blends pavement with gravel, bridges, boardwalks, and wooded sections, including two bridges over the Boardman/Ottaway River and a long boardwalk at the cove.

The 4-mile distance is USATF-certified; the 8-mile and relay routes are slightly longer. Wave starts are used, and awards include top finishers and age-group medals. Pre-race Yoga is also offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.