Run the Pier Running Festival

Run the Pier Running Festival

Run the Pier Running Festival takes place along the Manistee lakeshore in Manistee, Michigan, at 250 Duffy Park in July 2027. The event offers multiple road race options that use the North Pier and sections of Lakeshore Drive, with course sections that pass a lighthouse and provide Lake Michigan shoreline views.

Available race options include:

• 5K
• 10K
• Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
• Full Marathon (26.2 miles)

The Run The Pier 5K is a run or walk event. The 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon are running only. The Full Marathon has a six hour time limit; participants who exceed that limit are recorded as DNF. The festival issues a total of 600 finisher awards across the events. Food trucks are on site offering breakfast and lunch options for athletes, families, and spectators.

Registration details vary by race. Most races open registration on January 17, 2027 and close June 24, 2027. Full Marathon registration opens January 18, 2027 and closes June 25, 2027. Listed registration fees are $45 for the 5K, $60 for the 10K, $75 for the Half Marathon, and $100 for the Full Marathon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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