M22 Challenge
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M22 Challenge
The M22 Challenge is a multi-discipline run, bike and paddle event held within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The event consists of three legs:
- Run: 2.5 mi, shotgun start on M-109, 100 yard dune climb and groomed trail.
- Bike: 17 mi, course through Glen Arbor, Crystal River, and along Big and Little Glen Lakes.
- Paddle: 2.5 mi across Little Glen Lake, options for surfski, kayak or SUP.
The event is chip timed with mats at the start, transition area and finish. Helmets are mandatory for the bike leg. Athletes must supply their own equipment; rentals are listed as available locally. PFDs must be worn or carried on watercraft, and watercraft must display a Glen Lake Association (GLA) tag after washing or certification; boats without a GLA tag will not be permitted to launch.
Race rules note no crossing of the center line on the bike course, a no-drafting policy, no earbuds during the race, and automatic disqualification for littering on course. Entry fee is stated as $205 and includes event shirt, event bag and use of a timing chip; refunds are not offered. Awards include trophies for the top three male and female overall finishers and top three in each age group.
Parking is managed via downtown Glen Arbor, shuttle service, and designated lots; roadside parking at M-109 is not permitted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
