Charlevoix Marathon
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20th Annual Charlevoix Marathon
The Charlevoix Marathon takes place in downtown Charlevoix, Michigan, featuring a course that runs along the Lake Michigan shoreline. The event celebrates its 20th anniversary on Saturday, June 19, 2027. The course is USATF certified and serves as a Boston Qualifier, with a historical Boston Qualification rate of approximately 18%.
The event offers four different distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
All races start and finish on Park Avenue in the downtown area. The route is described as flat and fast, passing through several local landmarks including the South Pier Lighthouse and the Mushroom Houses. A portion of the course features a crushed-granite trail that leads through Fisherman's Island State Park.
Participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt. The event infrastructure includes aid stations positioned along the routes, and the downtown section of the course is designed with turns and out-and-back sections to facilitate spectating. The race expo and packet pickup are located at 103 Park Avenue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
