Lake Michigan RTS

The toughest race you'll ever love returns in July 2026!

Tentatively scheduled for Saturday, July 11th

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 at 7:30am.

Course

• Challenge: This is a challenging race starting on the road, heading into hilly trails, and through soft dune sand at a steep incline.
• Age Restriction: Participation by those younger than 16 is discouraged.
• Course Privacy: Much of the Lake Michigan RTS course runs through private property. We are granted easement for the event only.
• Map Policy: Out of respect for the privacy of the landowners, we are not permitted to publish a detailed course map.

On Course Water/Hydration

• Hydration Requirement: All participants are required to carry their own hydration during the race.
• Water Availability: There will be water to fill your bottle/hydration system at the start of the race.
• Finish Line: Water will be available at the finish line.
• Heat Advisory: It can be very hot on the course - especially in the dune bowl. Participants MUST have a hydration system, water bottle, or other method to carry water with them.

For more information about the race, please visit Lake Michigan RTS Page.