Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge
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Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge
The Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge is a five-mile running and walking event on Mackinac Island, held on May 9, 2026. The course starts at Fort Mackinac, follows paved island trails past historic landmarks to Fort Holmes, the island's highest point, and returns on paved trails to finish at Fort Mackinac. The event is presented as a mass start that begins inside Fort Mackinac.
Distances and event options:
- Five Mile Run
- Five Mile Walk
- Virtual 5 Mile Race
The event supports Mackinac Historic State Parks; race proceeds help those park efforts. Registered participants receive free entry to Fort Mackinac and other Mackinac Island attractions for the day, a shirt, and a burnt wood finisher medal. Virtual entrants are mailed race items and a park pass and may submit their time online. The Fort2Fort Five Mile is part of the Mackinac Island Trio Series and is listed alongside other island races in that series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
