Bayshore Marathon
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Bayshore Marathon
The Traverse City Track Club presents the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan, held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend, May 23, 2026. Founded in 1983 to showcase the Grand Traverse Region and the Old Mission Peninsula, the event attracts runners from the Midwest and beyond. Races follow scenic routes along the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. Entry is limited for all races.
Distances offered include:
- Full marathon
- Half marathon
- 10K
- Kids marathon (1.2 miles, grades K through 5)
The full marathon is an out-and-back course that begins on the grounds of Northwestern Michigan College and runs along the waterfront; organizers state they are working towards USATF sanctioning for 2026. The half marathon is described as a USATF certified point-to-point course and uses bus transport to the start at Devil's Dive Road; the route joins the marathon course along Bluff, Center Road and East Shore Drive. The kids event is a 1.2 mile run through the NMC campus on a flat, paved, marshaled course for elementary school grades. Event services mentioned include packet pickup, an expo, and aid stations. Net proceeds support Traverse City area grants and scholarships, with charitable giving to date exceeding $2.5 million. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
