Description

The Race

Enjoy the view of the fall hues along the Bluff while running along the waterfront non-motorized pathway. 5K runners will start at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone and run along the shores of Lake Michigan to The Terrace Bay Hotel. A shuttle service will be provided to bring runners from Terrace Bay Hotel to Van Cleve Park for start of 5k. 10K Runners will start at the Terrace Bay Hotel, run along the Little Bay de Noc Trail, turning around in Van Cleve Park and returning to the Terrace Bay Hotel. The entire route is along the water!

New Kids Race 

We added a kids race! We'll have a 1 mile race for kids and 1/2 mile for kids 6 and under. Parents are welcome to run alongside their kids. 

USATF Certified

Both the 5k & 10K routes are new USATF Certified courses!

What you Get

All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, event T-Shirt, free downloadable event photos, hot food from Freshwater Tavern and a free Upper Hand Brewery beer.

Registration/ Packet Pickup

We'll have packet pickup and on-site registration on Friday from 5-7pm and on race day from 7-8:45am in the Embers Room at the Terrace Bay Hotel.