RunLudington Pere Marquette XC 5k

Ludington, United States • 17 May 2026

Pere Marquette XC 5k

The Pere Marquette XC 5k is an athletic event held in Ludington, Michigan. It is open to runners and walkers of any age and ability. The event features an off-road/cross country style course located at the PM Conservation Park at 1506 S Lakeshore Dr.

Participants can choose from the following distance:

  • 5k

Registration includes different pricing tiers for adults and students aged 19 and under. Packet pickup is available at a local venue in the days preceding the event or at the conservation park on the morning of the activity. While the event welcomes dogs, strollers are not recommended due to the nature of the terrain.

Awards are presented to the first place overall male and female finishers, as well as the top finishers in the masters (40+) and grand masters (60+) categories. Additionally, medals are provided for those placing first, second, and third in various age groups divided by decades. The course route is mapped through the RunGo application for participants to review in advance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

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