Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Looking for some spooky Halloween fun? Join us for the annual Queen City Trick or Trot 5K/ 10K & Kids Monster Mile on Saturday, October 31st. The Trick or Trot 10K also serves as the UP 10K Championship and participation adds 10 BONUS points to your point total for racers who have signed up for the 2026 Run The UP Challenge Race Series. All Participants in the 5K & 10K will receive a medal, custom socks and a free scoop of gelato courtesy of Provisions MQT. The Monster Mile participants will receive a Monster Mile medal. Proceeds from this race will benefit JJPacks and the Negaunee High School Athletics Booster Club. The course will begin on the 100 block of Washington Street, right in front of Yoop-phoria, Digs and Richardson Jewelers! Participants will race down Washington Street, crossing Front Street and running Past Iron Bay Restaurant & Drinkery, taking a right onto lakeshore blvd and gradually making their way onto the bike path prior to hitting Main Street. Once they approach the bike path they will head South on the Bike Path towards Harvey. The 5K turnaround will be indicated with signage and will be located before the Carp River Bridge. The 10K turnaround will be located on the bike path before the Michigan Welcome Center and will be indicated by an Aid Station. Both races will finish on the bike path between Spring Street and Baraga Avenue. The Kids Monster Mile will begin on the bike path (In front of the Thill's Parking Lot that coincides with the Old Ore Dock), and will head north on the bike path, turning around just after the entrance to lower harbor park. Packet Pick Up at these Dates and Times at Queen City Running Company: Thursday 10/29 2pm - 8pm Friday 10/30 9am - 8pm Saturday 10/31 9am - 11:30am *all bibs MUST be picked up by 11:30am Due to it being Halloween, there will be no Post Race Party. Those who win their age group can collect their prize near the timing booth. The overall Male and Female Winners in the 5K and 10K will receive a FREE pair of shoes from QCRC, there will also be age groups awards for both events! Halloween is everyone's excuse to dress up! Be sure to get your most creative Halloween costume out for a chance to win a prize in our famous costume contest! The costume contest will be judged in two ways: 1: Individuals (1st place $50 Gift Certificates to QCRC, 2nd place $25 Gift Certificates to QCRC, 3rd Place $10 Gift Certificates to QCRC) 2: Pairs: (1st place $50 Gift Certificates to QCRC, 2nd place $25 gift certificate to QCRC, 3rd Place $10 Gift Certificates to QCRC) Don't miss out on all the spooky fun on Saturday, October 31st! Age Group awards will be as Follows: Kids Monster Mile: Male & Female 12 and Under (1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place) 10K: Male & Female Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) 5K: Male & Female Winner in each age bracket (10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) *Proceeds from this event will be donated to JJ Packs

The Marquette Turkey Trot is a fundraising event for the MSHS Orchestra. Course Information: The course starts at the MSHS Canopy Entrance and heads down the paved bike path towards Tourist Park which is the 5k turn-around. The 10k course continues along the path towards the ore dock before Presque Isle. The course is an out and back. Shirts are long sleeve t-shirts with a logo designed by a MSHS student. Dogs are welcome and will be rewarded for the fastest 5k and 10k finisher. Race-day registration is 8-8:40 am, EST. The race is not timed so wear your watch if you would like to time yourself. It is a great day to contribute to our school organizations and get together with fellow runners/walkers and community members. Walkers are welcome for the 5k. Only runners for our 10k event.

Leave your running shoes at home and join us for a night to celebrate the 2026 running season, recognize the community’s accomplishments, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and connection. The Queen City Gala brings together runners, supporters, and friends from all over the Upper Peninsula for a memorable evening in the heart of Marquette. The evening will include special recognitions, community awards, and reflections on a year of dedication, perseverance, and shared success. The evening is also about looking ahead and sharing all that is to come in 2027. Attendees will enjoy one complimentary beverage, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment with the ability to participate in the Silent Auction with proceeds benefitting Special Olympics of Michigan - Area 36. The ceremony will highlight accomplishments from across the running community and recognize those who have truly gone the extra mile. Awards have been voted on by a committee. Award Categories: -Female Runner of the year -Male Running of the year -Race Director of the year -Newcomer of the year -Breakthrough athlete of the year -Performance of the year -Volunteer of the year *Community members will have the chance to submit nominees for the award categories and a committee of 7 will vote on the winners. Top 3 individuals per category will be recognized with the overall winner receiving an award as well as product from our brand sponsor On. Order of Events 6:00–6:45 PM – Cocktail Hour & Hors d’oeuvres / Silent Auction Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit Special Olympics. 6:45–7:30 PM – Ceremony & Award Recognition 7:45–10:00 PM – Music & Dancing Dress is formal. All are welcome to gather, celebrate, and look ahead to another inspiring year on the trails and roads of the Upper Peninsula.

Laissez les bon temps rouler! Join us on Saturday, January 30, 2027, for the inaugural Mardi Gras 5K, a festive winter run benefiting youth initiatives in our community. Whether you're chasing the front of the pack, enjoying a leisurely walk with friends, or simply looking for a unique winter event, everyone is welcome. This family-friendly fun run follows the beautiful Marquette Bike Path before finishing with hot food, warm drinks, and an evening celebration worthy of Bourbon Street. Your Registration Includes Custom event T-shirt* Commemorative finisher's medal Race bib Hot jambalaya from Lagniappe Cajun Creole Eatery at the finish line Fresh coffee from Dead River Coffee at the finish line Entry to the evening after-party at Ore Dock Brewing Co. featuring live music *Register by December 31, 2026, to guarantee your preferred shirt size on race day. Costumes Encouraged! This wouldn't be Mardi Gras without costumes! Beads, masks, feathers, sequins, purple, green, and gold—we want to see it all. Whether you dress as New Orleans royalty, a jazz musician, a jester, or create something completely original, come ready to celebrate. Prizes will be awarded to the first male and first female finishers, along with prizes for our favorite Mardi Gras costumes. Then, keep the party going and join us at Ore Dock Brewing Co. beginning at 8:00 PM for live music and an additional 9:00 PM indoor costume contest, where you can show off costumes that are a little more suited for the brewery than the bike path. Running for a Cause Every registration makes a difference. 100% of the event's profits will be donated to an organization benefiting youth initiatives. Your participation helps strengthen our community while bringing people together through fitness, fun, and a little Mardi Gras magic. Race Information Race Start: 2:00 PM Starting Line: In front of the Ore Dock structure on Lakeshore Boulevard Course: Out-and-back along the Marquette Bike Path Timing: This is a fun-run fundraiser and is not a chip-timed event. Registration & Packet Pickup Online registration will remain open until 12:00 AM on race day. Packet pickup will be available: Friday, January 29: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Queen City Running Company Saturday, January 30: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at Queen City Running Company Whether you're running for a personal challenge, walking with family, dressing up with friends, or simply supporting a great cause, we'd love to have you join us. Grab your krewe, lace up your running shoes, and help us bring a little New Orleans spirit to the Upper Peninsula. We can't wait to celebrate with you. Laissez les bon temps rouler! For our inaugural year all profits will go to Camp New Day. Camp New Day U.P. is a free, one-week summer camp for youth ages 9–14 in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula who have been impacted by the incarceration of a parent or close family member. The camp provides a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where children can build friendships, confidence, and self-esteem while enjoying traditional camp activities like swimming, crafts, games, and outdoor adventures.

A 4th of July weekend tradition in Marquette County, the Yankee Doodle DASH is a race you won't want to miss! The Yankee Doodle DASH 5K Run/Walk will start and finish in Harvey, Michigan...be run on an accurately measured course, and feature sweet shirts for all, as well as medals for all finishers.   YDD 5K Run/Walk The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:00 am, and features a fast/loop course.  All entrants will receive a sweet shirt, finisher medal, and as many flapjacks that your tummy can handle!. The 5K is family friendly, with $20 YOUTH pricing, as well as being stroller friendly! + Early packet pick-up will take place at Queen City Running Co. in Marquette on Friday, July 3rd from 4-7 pm. Just think, no long lines to stand in on race morning... pick up your packet early! (Highly encouraged... Awards to the Top 3 Men | Women overall, as well as the top 3 in the following age groups: 10 & under | 11-14  | 15-19 | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59| 60-69 | 70-79 | 80+ Follow u

Marquette - The coolest city just about anywhere! With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the 2026 Queen City Half Marathon presented by Embers Credit Union | BREAKWATER 5K presented by Ore Dock Brewing Co., are races that need to be on your summer calendar! Marquette, as you know, is one of the coolest cities anywhere, and we're going to show it off, running though some amazing neighborhoods and along Lake Superior. EPIC is the word I'm looking for...with super-fun aid stations, a post race 'party-zone'...and race-specific finisher medals for ALL entrants. Let's not forget about our Breakwater 5K Run/Walk COURSE RECORD REWARD. Win the race, set a new Course Record, and we'll hand you CASH! We'll increase this $100 every year until it's broken, then we'll start over. The BONUS right now sits at $500 for men (2021) and $100 for women (NEW record set in 2025!). Awards will be given at the 2025 BR

5k/10k, run/walk - out and back on bike path.  Race leaves from YMCA/Lakeview parking lot and heads north, toward Presque Isle Park.  Registrations after 9/15/25 will not be guaranteed a Tshirt.  Virtual runners - please have someone local try to pick up your tshirt to avoid shipping costs. All proceeds go to Jordan DeMay IGOTYOU Foundation.  This is a nonprofit event.  Packet pick up at Queen City Running Co on Friday October 3rd 5p-8pm.  This will prevent long lines at the start.