Run the Pier Running Festival

JUL

25

2026

A lakeshore running festival in Manistee on July 25, 2026, offering 5K, 10K, half and full marathon routes that include the historic North Pier and Lake Michigan views. The event includes 600 finisher awards, an official T-shirt, and on-site food trucks.

Sat 25 Jul 2026

Manistee, Michigan

Registration

Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Run the Pier Running Festival - Manistee, MI

The Run the Pier Running Festival takes place Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 250 Duffy Park in Manistee, Michigan. The event offers multiple race distances:

Run The Pier 5K
Run the Pier 10K
Run the Pier 1/2 Marathon
Run the Pier Full Marathon

Participants run onto Manistee's historic North Pier, circle the lighthouse, and return along the shoreline. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K courses follow Lakeshore Drive and include views of Lake Michigan. Course maps will be published and shared through participant communications once they are finalized.

The festival features 600 total finisher awards. Every registered athlete receives an official Run the Pier Running Festival T-shirt and additional swag items to be announced. Food trucks will be on-site with breakfast and lunch options for athletes, families, and spectators. The event typically welcomes 600+ athletes from out of town, bringing additional visitors to Manistee each summer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon

Run the Pier Full Marathon

Half Marathon

Run the Pier 1/2 Marathon

10 km

Run the Pier 10k

5 km

Run the Pier 5k