Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run

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2026

Run or walk eight miles around scenic Mackinac Island on September 12, 2026, circling the shoreline past water, viewpoints and historic sites on a car free island reached only by ferry. Kids and virtual options welcome.

Sat 12 Sep 2026

Mackinac Island, Michigan

Website Registration

8 miles

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Event information

The Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk takes place on September 12, 2026, on Mackinac Island, Michigan. This is the 54th running of the event. The main course follows the perimeter of Mackinac Island and passes water, viewpoints and historic sites. The island is reachable only by ferry and does not allow motorized vehicles; travel on the island is by foot, bicycle, carriage or horse. The organiser expects over 1,800 runners and walkers. The event is listed as the second race in the Mackinac Island Trio.

Events and distances

8 miles - Run
8 miles - Walk
~400 or ~800 yards - Kids race (ages 12 and under)
8 miles - Virtual race

All kids race participants receive a shirt and a medal. The virtual race option includes mailing of a bib, shirt and medal, and it qualifies for the Mackinac Island Trio. The event location is One Lakeshore Drive, Mackinac Island, MI 49757, USA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

8 mi

8 Mile Run

8 mi

8 Mile Walk

Kids Race (~400 or ~800 Yards)

8 Mile Virtual Race