Canal Run
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Canal Run in Hancock, MI
The Canal Run takes place along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal in Hancock, Michigan, following rolling hills beside the water. The event program includes runs and walks across multiple distances and a dedicated kids dash. Adaptive categories are offered for hand cycle and blade participants in several distances.
Distances offered include:
- 13.1 miles Half Marathon
- 13.1 miles Adaptive distance option
- 10 miles Bob Olson 10 Mile Run
- 10 miles 10 Mile Walk
- 5 miles 5 Mile Run
- 5 miles 5 Mile Walk
- 2 miles Fun Run Walk
- 0.25 miles Kids Dash
General registration for many events opens on 2026-09-17 and many regular race registrations close on 2026-12-31. The kids dash has a separate registration close date of 2027-07-15. A Run the U.P. Challenge option is listed with a one time fee and a registration close date of 2027-05-05. Registration fees vary by event, from no fee for a basic kids dash entry to higher fees for longer races.
The Canal Run is organized to cover its costs through registrations and sponsorships, and since 2011 the organizing committee has donated over $40,000 to area nonprofit organizations through its Canal Run Gives Back program. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
