Tahqua Trail Run
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Event details
The Tahqua Trail Run takes place on August 8, 2026 at Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan. The event offers the following distances:
- 50K
- 25K
- 10K
Course description
The 25K course starts on the Tahqua Trail 4.3 miles west of Whitefish Bay. Runners follow a dirt forest road to the North Country Trail (NCT) and continue on single-track through spruce swales, pine ridges, bogs, Jack Pine savannah and past Camp 10 and Water Tank lakes. The route reaches Lower Tahquamenon Falls about 9.5 miles in, then follows Lower Falls trails and the River Trail along the Tahquamenon River, which features old growth hemlock and yellow birch and finishes near the top of Upper Tahquamenon Falls. The 10K begins behind the Lower Falls gift shop, includes a 1.7 mile loop into the forested highlands, then joins the River Trail to finish above the Upper Falls. The 50K in 2026 is an out-and-back of the 25K route.
Aid stations and support
There are six aid stations at approximately miles 4, 8.4, 12.8, 18.2, 22.6 and 27. Stations are vehicle-accessible and stocked with cold water, electrolyte drink (Gnarly Hydrate), energy gels (Hammer Gel) and Endurolytes. Runners are required to carry a 20 oz water bottle or other functional hydration system that can be refilled at aid stations; volunteers can refill bottles from pitchers.
Logistics and rules
The combined participant limit is 250. Packet pick-up is at Paradise Lakefront Lodge on the Friday before the race. Bus transportation is provided to the 25K and 10K start locations from the Upper Falls parking lot or downtown Paradise. Parking is available at Valley Spur. Dogs are allowed in the start/finish area but are not permitted on the race course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
