142nd Ave and 66th St, Laketown Township MI
Saturday, July 18th, 2026
The toughest race you'll ever love returns on July 18, 2026!
Lake Michigan RTS combines Road, Trail, and Sand to provide a truly unique 10k race experience along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Whether you’re a road racer looking to mix things up a bit, an avid trail runner, or just a running adventurer, this race has something for you. The best part? All proceeds benefit P.O.R.T. through Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation.
The mission of P.O.R.T. (Pediatric Oncology Resource Team) is to provide and promote compassionate, personalized support to families of children diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder.
Start and Finish
- Start Time: There will be one start at 8:30am.
- Finish Location: Runners will finish at the same location as the start line.
- Parking Opens: Parking opens at 7:30am.
Course
- Challenging Terrain: This is a challenging race that starts on the road, heads into hilly trails, and goes through soft dune sand at a steep incline.
- Age Restriction: Participation by those younger than 16 is discouraged.
- Privacy Consideration: Much of the course runs through private property: a detailed course map cannot be published.
On Course Water/Hydration
- Hydration Requirement: All participants are required to carry their own hydration during the race.
- Water Stations: Water will be available at the start to fill hydration systems and at the finish line.
- Heat Concerns: It can be very hot on the course, especially in the dune bowl.
- Mandatory Hydration: Participants MUST have a hydration system or water bottle to start the race.
For more information and to register, visit the race page: Lake Michigan RTS.
