Races

What: A coach-led 9 week training program designed for those wishing to get into the wonderful world of running. The goal of the program is to build confidence and safely build experience with the goal of running a 5K race!   Who: Whether you are brand new to running, used to run and want to get back into it, or just looking for a community of like-minded individuals to share your running journey with, Let's Get Running is for you!   When: Mondays at 5:45 PM. Starting March 9th through Monday May 4th. The program will meet once a week for 9 weeks with an experienced coach leading the way. Groups workouts will take place Mondays starting at 5:45 PM on March 9th and will continue through Monday May 4th, with our goal race on Saturday May 9th. Plan to spend two additional days per week to complete your running homework on your own.    Where: Ellwood A Matson Lower Harbor Park. Meet in the large parking lot, we'll be warming up together and running on the multi-use path.   Goal Rac

Join us on Thursday March 26th, at 6pm for the 5th annual Shamrock Sprint presented by Queen City Running Company! This 1 mile race will be on a point to point course down Pine street starting at the top of Ridge, so for those who are familiar with our typical route, it has been changed in a fun way! Each participant will receive a free drink at the brewery for the after party! There will also be awards/prizes for our overall winners. We were so impressed with the costumes last year, it was a fast and furious sea of green flying down that bike path.... that being said, we are also going to award "the best mile attire" to our best dressed participant! -Top 3 Male and Female Finishers will be awarded a prize!  -Top 3 Boys and Girls will also be awarded a prize in the youth division **No age group awards will be presented*  This race will be timed and is open to ALL ages. Please refer to our Facebook, Instagram, and THIS page for updates on the race as we get closer. We are lookin

Run for your life & help us restore the roar with a quick family friendly fun-run before the annual spring awakening, Festival of the Angry Bear! Join Ore Dock Brewing Company in conjunction with Queen City Running Company for our fourth annual Angry Bear 5K fundraiser for Special Olympics Area 36. WATCH FOR BEARS! Costumes are not required, but HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! New this year: All registrants will receive a festival wristband (value of $10) Baby Bear's may exchange their wristband for a Baby Bear cup, since no cubs under the age of 21 are allowed on festival grounds There will be no awards ceremony- this is a fun-run fundraiser and is not timed5 winners with the best costumes will be chosen by race staff, so don't skimp on the fur!  Prizes will be a combined ODB x QCRC goodie bagBest dressed winners will pick up their prizes at the finish line (weather permitting) or inside at Queen City Running Company Donations & a portion of proceeds from the race will go to Speci

The Manion WOD (Workout of the Day) is a powerful tribute to 1stLt Travis Manion, USMC, designed to unite veterans, families of the fallen, and inspired civilians in honoring one of our nation’s heroes. Hosted by CrossFit boxes, ruck clubs, and gyms nationwide—or completed virtually anytime, anywhere—this workout challenges its participants to push harder, go further, and grow stronger in memory of those who have sacrificed for our freedoms. We can’t wait for you to take part in the 2026 Manion WOD! Gear up to challenge yourself, honor our nation’s heroes, and receive your exclusive 2026 Manion WOD shirt—plus the chance to earn even more exclusive rewards.

What: A coach-led 12 week training program designed for those running the half marathon distance.    Who: Anyone that can comfortably run a 5K can join this training program. Whether you're seeking a fresh PR in this distance, looking to run it for the first time, or simply looking for other runners to share some miles with, this program is for you.   When: Tuesdays at 5:45 PM. Starting May 5th through Tuesday July 21st. The program will meet once a week for 12 weeks with two exceptionally experienced coaches leading the way. Group speed workouts will take place Tuesdays starting at 5:45 PM on May 5th and will continue through Tuesday July 21st. We encourage all participants to plan to do their long run on Saturday mornings with the free group run leaving from Queen City at 9 am.    Where: Ellwood A Matson Lower Harbor Park. Meet in the large parking lot, we'll be warming up together and running on the multi-use path.   Goal Race: All participants will receive complimentary reg

The Dead Carp has changed the long run from a 20K to a 10 Mile to celebrate Queen City Running Company's 10 years of being in business. We want to celebrate the longevity that only comes with a community such as ours that believes in us, so come run with us! The Dead Carp 10 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course is an out and back and back and will pass over both the Dead and Carp Rivers, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. Start your day with one of the flattest, fastest courses around. For those with longer distance ambitions, this “almost” half marathon is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a summer marathon. Use it as a race, training run, fun run, whatever you desire! For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option.  Coming back will be the Little Carp 1 Mile R

What is the Big Bay Relay? Teams come together to go further than they ever have on a course that stretches from Marquette, MI to Big Bay, MI with friends and a community of runners by their side. Your relay experience is as competitive as you make it. Rally your team and challenge the other teams in your division for the top ranking, or simply make it your goal to cross the finish line together! The Big Bay Relay is about coming together as a team and going further than you could as an individual. From an elite runner to the novice runner, Big Bay Relay is the perfect race for anyone. When Is It? The 48th Annual Race will be held on Saturday May 16th, 2026 Starts @ 8:00am at the Kaufman Sports Complex Finishes @ Perkins Park, Big Bay How It Works Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth teams. Teams cover 26-ish miles, starting in Marquette, MI and ending in Big Bay, MI. Runners run approximately 1 mile each before handing the baton to a teammate

DIRT SEASON IS COMING! Thanks for stopping by to check out the 2026 Because Trails Ladies MTB Camp scheduled for June 12-14. We hope you can join us on the amazing trails of Marquette, Michigan for skill building and on the trail learning with professional mountain bike instructors from across the region. Any woman 18 and over, including those new to the bike who want to improve their riding in a supportive, fun environment are welcome to attend. This is not a fitness camp, it is a skills camp focused on helping you become a better rider and comfortable on varied terrain. Class 1 e-bikes welcome. Marquette's NTN Trails will provide diverse ride options and the Because Trails MTB Camp coaches will cater riding and skills progression to attendees. To cater to attendees, we organize the weekend across tracks and not only skill levels. Step one is to grab a seat for the weekend as registration spots are limited. Step two will be to watch for an email in the months ahead to sign up for

The IncredibleBank - Hope Starts Here Challenge benefits the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC), which is dedicated to supporting patients and families affected by brain cancer through treatment, research, education, and advocacy.   SAME LOCATION!  What can we say? It's been a hit since 2022 so once again, we'll be back at the Superior Dome with a fully outdoor event on the Northeast side of the building near Lake Superior. This will be where all races start and end, and also where we'll have our awards ceremony and lunch.    MARK YOUR CALENDAR!  This year, Hope Starts Here will take place on Saturday, June 13th.   PRE-EVENT EXPO! Stop by IncredibleBank's Third Street location (1101 N. Third Street, Marquette) on Friday, June 12th anytime between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to say hi to our crew and pick up your t-shirt and bib. (Pickup will also be available at the main event on Saturday morning). While we do our best to make sure everyone gets their desired t-shirt si

DescriptionMeeting 2 days per week for 5 weeks (Monday's and Wednesday's) a team of coaches led by Queen City Striders Program Coordinator, Elliot  Prusi, will be providing a positive atmosphere where youth athletes can be inspired and motivated through the discipline of running. Additionally our youth will learn the principles of leadership, respect, and teamwork as well as portraying healthy habits to last a lifetime. We will break down the fundamental skills of running to meet the needs of all those participating. Our techniques will be taught through specific stretching, drills, bodyweight strength exercises, and of course RUNNING!  Included in our program is 10 1-hour sessions, post practice snacks, program T-Shirt, and discounted entries into the races listed below.  Located at Marquette High School our camp will feature drills and activities located on the track, turf, and grassy area surrounding the High School. Parents are welcomed spectate their kids participating in

Join us in celebration of the trails at Marquette Trails Festival Presented by Embers Credit Union. This event will be a fun weekend for all non-motorized trail users; featuring mountain bike and trail running races. Whether you bike or run; come out, have a good time, and help raise funds for your community trails. All proceeds from this event go to the NTN singletrack trail building.

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

The Ore to Shore is set in the beautiful Upper Peninsula and utilizes much of the same trail as the popular Noquemanon Ski Marathon. HARD ROCK (48 MILE POINT-TO-POINT)The race course traverses some of the most scenic terrain available in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The course starts in downtown Negaunee, which is the “birthplace” of iron ore mining in Michigan. The first two miles will be a roll-out on pavement, and then the race will hit the dirt as you make your way to Ishpeming. There you will detour through downtown and travel the city streets for another mile. Then you’re back on the trails. The course will roll with the hills as you gradually drop in elevation to Marquette. You will be captivated as you pass by the lakes, rivers, ponds, and wildlife along the way. The course is wide enough the entire way to allow for easy and safe passage, but yet remains “tunneled” by nearby trees to give the sense of winding your way through the forests. Approaching the city of Marquette,

Great Lakes Recovery Center's Run for Recovery 2025 will be held in Marquette at the Northern Michigan Superior Dome this September 10th and Sault Ste. Marie September 17th at the Lake Superior State University Norris Center.

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.