Tap Into the Trails

Cheboygan, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Tap into the Trails : Cheboygan, MI

Tap into the Trails is a pair of community road and trail events held in Cheboygan, Michigan, that use routes connecting downtown with nearby state trails. The event features two distances starting from downtown Cheboygan, with some sections on pavement, crushed limestone, and a short portion on road.

Distances

  • 10K exploring the North Central and North Eastern State Trails
  • 5K showing access to the North Central State Trail from downtown

The 10K course begins at Festival Square in Downtown Cheboygan. The courses are described as fairly flat. The Cheboygan Police Department will monitor roads and help control traffic during the event. The course is open to other trail users, and headphones are not advised so participants can be aware of surroundings.

Practical details include parking and restrooms at City Hall. Timing will be informal for this newer event. Pre-registration closes at 7pm on 9/18, and same day registration starts at 7am on 9/19. Registration fees listed for the listed events are $30 for the 10K and $25 for the 5K.

Event proceeds will benefit trails in northern Michigan. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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