Freighter Festival of Races

SELLS OUT AT 200-250 PARTICIPANTS (Finalized 4-6 weeks out from race day) RESULTS LINK 2025   Celebrate the opening weekend of the Freighters passing through the Soo Locks for the beginning of the shipping season!  Yooper Running Company is hosting the 2nd Annual Freighter Festival of Races in downtown Sault Sainte Marie!  There will be a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Half Marathon Run.  The races will start at 9:00am. The courses will run East along the St. Mary's River to catch some views of upbound and downbound freighters!  NEW START/FINISH AREA: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at 515 E Portage Ave next to the Pullar Ice Arena and the Museum Ship Valley Camp.     5K Run and 5K Walk Registration Prices + Option for $20 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2025 - $20 January 2026 - $25 February 2026 - $30  March 1 to March 26 - $35 March 27-28 - $40   Half Marathon Prices + Option for $20 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2025 - $40 January 2026 - $50 February 2026 - $55  March 1 to March 26 - $60 March 27-28 until