Run the Pier Running Festival
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Event overview
Run the Pier Running Festival is an annual running event in Downtown Manistee, Michigan. It takes place in July 2026 and is based at 250 Duffy Park, Manistee, MI 49660. The festival includes multiple distance races and provides an official running festival T-shirt for each participant. Post-race adult beverages will be available, with proceeds from sales given to Stomp out Cancer of Manistee.
Distances and fees
- 5K : $35
- 10K : $45
- 1/2 Marathon : $50
- Full Marathon : $70
Registration for these events opens January 19, 2026 at 12:00am EST.
Course, awards and logistics
The 5K and 10K routes include Manistee’s north pier and the lighthouse. The Full Marathon follows a winding route along Lakeshore Drive. The Half Marathon route is undergoing changes; final routes will be posted on the race website and in the participant newsletter when available. The event will present 500 total finisher awards. Additional swag items are to be determined.
Organization and history
Run the Pier began in 2018 to raise funds for local non-profits. In 2021 operational responsibility moved to NOMI, which continues the event and its beneficiary selection process. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
