Central Upper Peninsula CISM Donut Dash Presented by the Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation

Race Overview

Test your speed against Marquette County's Finest (and beyond)! This 5K will start on the bike path at the corner of East Baraga and South Lakeshore Drive in Marquette and head towards Harvey on the bike path, with the turn around just after the Carp River. The purpose of this team is to bring first responders and the community together to support mental health and healing for first responders. Proceeds will benefit the Central U.P. Critical Incident Stress Management Team (CISM)/Peer Support Team. The Central U.P. Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team is a community of peers working to assist First Responders with Critical Stress Management in Michigan's Upper Peninsula following response to traumatic or impactful events and daily calls. We proudly serve and support First Responders in Marquette and Alger county and so many more. This mental health fund can assist any first responder in the Upper Peninsula.

Event Details

• Date: August 2, 2026
• Location: 401 South Lakeshore Boulevard, Marquette, MI
• Race URL: Central UP Donut Dash

Registration Costs

• 5K (until August 2nd): $30 for citizens, $25 for first responders, $35 for citizens on Race Day
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $10 (T-shirt for additional $15)

Packet Pickup

• Date: Saturday, August 1st
• Time: 4:00-6:00 PM at Queen City Running Company
• Race Day: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM at Provisions on South Lakeshore.

Sponsors

• Title Sponsor: Ben Lauren Memorial Foundation
• Gold Sponsor: Eagle Mine
• Supporting Sponsors: Superior Timing, Queen City Running Company, The Window Store
• Additional Support: Marquette Medical Urgent Care, Ojibway Casino of Baraga and Marquette, UPHP, Cliffs Mine

Contact Information

Interested in contributing as a sponsor for this event? Please contact Kristie Buruse at kburuse@gmail.com.