The Short's Shortest Marathon
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The Short's Shortest Marathon
The Short's Shortest Marathon takes place on May 23, 2027, in Elk Rapids, Michigan, at 211 Industrial Park Dr. The event is a very short timed run of 262 feet (87 yards) held on and around the Short's Brewing Company production campus and finishing at the Pull Barn.
The course includes an aid station at the midpoint. Finish line activities include cheers, high fives, and photos, followed by an afternoon celebration at a local watering hole in Elk Rapids. Participants receive an official short-sleeved commemorative tee, a finisher's medal, and a bib number.
All event proceeds will be donated to the TART Trails' Nakwema Trailway Project. In addition, one dollar from each pint sold at the brewery that day will be contributed to the same trail project.
Registration opens September 14, 2026 and closes May 23, 2027. The registration fee is $30. Notes in the event description characterize the race as a novelty 262-foot dash with short on-course duration and post-race festivities at the Pull Barn and nearby venues. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
