Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K
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Event Details
The Lilac Festival Run & Walk is a 10K race held on Saturday, June 6, 2026. It marks the start of the 78th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival. The course begins in front of Wyndamere Park on Main Street and finishes at the Mackinac Island School yard. The route uses paved roads through the wooded center of the island and along the shore, offering views of the Straits of Mackinac and the Mackinac Bridge.
A separate Lil' Lilac Kid's Race is held at the Mackinac Island Public School. Children run either 150 or 300 yards on the lawn outside the school.
Registration
Registration for the 2026 event opens on Monday, December 15, 2025. Fees include an $8.00 Park Usage Fee.
- Run/Walk/Virtual Race: $45.00 until March 15, 2026, increasing in stages to $65.00 on race day.
- Lil' Lilac Kids Run: $15.00 until May 31, 2026, then $20.00.
All events are non-refundable. Options are available to defer registration (for a fee), transfer to another person (for a fee), or switch to the virtual event.
Packet Pickup & Logistics
Packet pickup is at the Mackinac Island Public School on Main Street.
- Friday, June 5, 2026: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
- Saturday, June 6, 2026: 7:30 am – 9:30 am (Kids Run pickup until 11:00 am)
No official gear check is provided, but participants can leave items in the school gymnasium at their own risk.
Awards & Amenities
All finishers in the 10K and Kid's Race receive a medal. Pre-registered entrants are guaranteed a race shirt. Post-race refreshments are provided. Free downloadable photos are available to all participants.
Awards for the 10K include fudge (a half-pound slice) for Overall and Masters male and female winners, plus the top three finishers in each age division. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
