Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run
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Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run
This event includes a trail run and a hike that use the trails between Upper Tahquamenon Falls and Lower Tahquamenon Falls near the trailhead just east of Tahquamenon Brewery in Paradise, Michigan. The course crosses the pedestrian bridge near the lower falls to complete a counter-clockwise island loop before returning toward the upper falls.
Distances:
- 9 Miles
- 5K
The course follows a connector trail to a nature trail, then onto the NCT trail marked by blue blazes. Runners cross the pedestrian bridge, stay right to loop the outermost island trail, exit over the bridge, and return to the upper falls via the nature and connector trails. One aid station is located at the pedestrian bridge just before the four-mile mark; it can be reached twice because the island loop is about 1200 meters. The aid station and finish line will offer water, Gatorade, and a variety of snacks including fruit, granola bars, cheese sticks, and jerky.
Event administration limits entries to 100 participants; there is no waiting list and no refunds. An optional event T-shirt is available for an additional fee and all finishers receive a medal. Awards include overall and age-group prizes and gift cards to Tahquamenon Brewery. Packet pickup is offered the evening before under the brewery pavilion and again near the start area on race morning.
Safety notes: the trail is technical with significant elevation changes and can be slippery. Participants must carry a cellular device. Running with dogs or strollers is not allowed. Participants who do not reach the aid station (pedestrian bridge) within 90 minutes will not be permitted to finish and must arrange shuttle pickup or extraction from the lower falls. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
