Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run
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Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run
The Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run is an annual road run and walk held on Mackinac Island with start and finish operations centered at Mission Point Resort. The event includes an eight mile run or walk and a separate kids fun run.
- 8 Mile Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run
The course follows the perimeter of the island in a clockwise direction. The first mile passes Victorian homes, the boat harbor, shops and hotels in downtown Mackinac Island. After leaving town the route follows the shoreline of the Straits of Mackinac with views of the Mackinac Bridge, neighboring islands and historic rock formations, finishing along the lake edge on the resort lawn.
Participants receive a long sleeve race shirt, a commemorative finisher medal and free race photos. Post race refreshments are provided. Three water stations are positioned roughly every two miles; porta johns are available near the start and finish and public restrooms are accessible at British Landing near the four mile point.
Packet pickup and race headquarters are located in the Sound Stage at Mission Point Resort. Events are non refundable but registrants may defer for a fee, transfer their entry to another person for a fee, or transfer to a virtual entry with no fee. A separate Mackinac Island Trio Series medal is awarded to those who complete three RunMackinac races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
