Canal Run

JUL

18

2026

Celebrate 51 years of this Upper Peninsula tradition along the scenic Portage Canal. Choose from running and walking distances, including adaptive categories, all supporting local nonprofits. Participants receive a race shirt, chip timing, and finish line photos.

Sat 18 Jul 2026

Hancock, Michigan

Registration

13 miles 10 miles 5 miles

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Event Overview

The Canal Run is a running and walking event on July 18, 2026 in Hancock, Michigan, celebrating its 51st year. The course follows the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal. The event offers multiple distances for runners and walkers, as well as adaptive races for wheelchair or blade participants across several courses.

Available events include:

Half Marathon
Bob Olson 10 Mile Run
5 Mile Run
10 Mile Walk
5 Mile Walk
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Keweenaw Coop Kids Dash
Adaptive Race (distances vary)
Run the U.P. Challenge

Event Details & Community Impact

Registration includes a commemorative t-shirt, chip timing, water stations on the course, and awards for top finishers. The event is organized by a non-profit committee and is self-sustained through registration fees and sponsorships. Through its Canal Run Gives Back program, the event has donated over $30,000 to local non-profit organizations since 2011, with proceeds from the 2026 edition supporting the Hancock Trails Club. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 mi

Bob Olson 10 Mile Run

10 mi

10 Mile Walk

5 mi

5 Mile Run

5 mi

5 Mile Walk

2 Mile Fun Run/walk

Keweenaw Coop Kids Dash