Mackinac Bridge Run

SEP

7

2026

Run across the iconic Mackinac Bridge, the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. This unique, non-competitive event offers a 4.3-mile course with views of Mackinac Island and the Great Lakes. Registration includes a technical shirt and finisher medal.

Mon 7 Sep 2026

St. Ignace, Michigan

Registration

4 miles

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Event Overview

The Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run is a non-competitive running event held on the Mackinac Bridge. The event is organized by the Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports, with support from the Mackinac Bridge Authority and the Michigan Department of Transportation. It is described as the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge.

The Course

The course runs across the Mackinac Bridge, known as the "Mighty Mac." The bridge is noted as the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. The run is approximately 4.3 miles in distance and is not certified for accuracy. All participants are expected to finish the entire distance.

Participant Information

Registration for the event includes a technical t-shirt, a finisher medal, and a race bib. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

4 mi

4.3 Miles