In 58 days · Sat, Aug 15, 2026
When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
715 M-553, Gwinn, Gwinn MI
Distance
1 Mile
About this race
Marquette County Fair Fun Run – Year 4!
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to kick off fair weekend the right way—we’re back with the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run!
Event Overview
- Distance: This ~1.5 mile run/walk is all about fun, community, and a little friendly competition.
- Prizes: We’ll be awarding prizes to the 1st place male and female finishers, so bring your A-game… or just come for the good time.
New This Year
- Costume Contest: Before the race, we’re adding a little extra flair with a barnyard-themed costume contest at 10:15 AM (just before the run starts).
- Costume Ideas: Think cows, chickens, farmers, pigs—anything that feels at home on the farm!
Costume Contest Prizes
- Best Adult Costume: Wins a Marquette County Date Night Basket (valued at $300+ and packed with goodies from local businesses).
- Best Kids Costume: Wins a “Fluffle” Membership to the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum (valid for one year and covers two adults + all children in the household).
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, August 15th
- Costume Contest: 10:15 AM
- Race Start: 10:30 AM
- Location: Marquette County Fairgrounds (starting line in front of the Go-Kart Tracks)
Registration
- Cost: $25
- Includes:
- All-day fair admission
- Event T-shirt (Must be registered by June 30th to receive T-Shirt)
- Entry into the costume contest
Registration Link
Course map
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