Lake Michigan RTS

The toughest race you'll ever love returns on July 18, 2026!

Race Overview

• Date: July 18, 2026
• Location: 142nd Ave and 66th St, Laketown Township, MI
• Race Type: 10k combining Road, Trail, and Sand
• Beneficiary: Proceeds benefit P.O.R.T. through Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation.

About P.O.R.T.

• Mission: Provide support to families of children diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder.
• Learn More: Visit P.O.R.T.
• Community Impact: Your participation directly supports children and families in need.

Start and Finish Details

• Start Time: 8:30am
• Finish Location: Same as the start line
• Parking Opens: 7:30am
• Arrival: Plan to arrive early to avoid last-minute rush.

Course Information

• Challenge Level: This is a challenging course featuring roads, hilly trails, and soft dune sand.
• Age Restriction: Participation by those younger than 16 is discouraged.
• Privacy: Much of the course runs through private property: detailed maps cannot be published.

On Course Water/Hydration

• Hydration Requirement: Participants are required to carry their own hydration during the race.
• Start Hydration: Water will be available at the start to fill bottles/hydration systems.
• Finish Line: Water will also be available at the finish line.
• Heat Awareness: It can be very hot on the course: having a hydration system is mandatory to start.

Additional Information

• For More Info: Visit the race page at Lake Michigan RTS.