Hull Park 660 Hannah Ave, Traverse City MI
Saturday, June 20th, 2026
🏳️🌈 Rainbow Run Details
TART Trails and Up North Pride are hosting the annual Rainbow Run, a color fun run and fundraiser around the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. On June 20, 2026, the event will celebrate the trail systems and the Northern Michigan 2SLGBTQ+ Community during Pride Month. Participants and spectators will be invited to Hull Park to enjoy music and refreshments before and after the run.
📅 Event Schedule
- Friday: June 19, 2026 - packet pick up at Fleet Feet, downtown Traverse City from 4:00-7:00 pm
- Saturday: June 20, 2026 - race day at Hull Park, Boardman Lake Loop Trail
- 8:00 am: late packet pick up / check in
- 9:00 am: run / walk start
📍 Location
Hull Park | 660 Hannah Ave, Traverse City, Michigan 49686
🏞️ Race Route
The 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail wraps around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City. The route features a variety of scenic settings:
- Distance: 4 miles
- Surface: Pavement, boardwalk, and short sections of gravel
- ADA Accessibility: Fully accessible
- Facilities: Bathrooms located at Medalie Park and Hull Park
👟 Waves
Participants will identify themselves as runners or walkers at check-in and will be assigned a wave. There will be 8 waves that start 2 minutes apart:
- Capacity: Each wave will be limited to 50 participants
- Designated Areas: Waiting areas for each wave will be provided
- Experience: This helps maintain a smoother race experience
- Color Stations: Avoid long waits at color spray stations
💖 Who Benefits
Proceeds will be split between Up North Pride and TART Trails.
💵 Registration Cost
Pre-Registration Pricing:
- Cost: $25 Student (17 and under) / $30 Adult (18+)
- T-Shirt: Must register by May 30th to guarantee a t-shirt & early bird pricing
- Price Increase: After May 30th - $30 Student / $35 Adult
🅿️ Parking & Bathrooms
Public parking is available across the street from the Traverse Area District Library:
- Location: Department of Public Services (DPS) at 625 Woodmere Ave.
- Safety: Use crosswalks for safety when crossing streets
- Restrooms: Public restrooms in Hull Park open at 7 am
- Additional Facilities: Restrooms inside the library and at Medalie Park
📦 Packet Pick Up
Join us for packet pick up on Friday, June 19 between 4 to 7 pm at Fleet Feet in downtown Traverse City! Grab your t-shirt, wave assignment and stick around for lots of fun. Check-in and packet pick up will also be available Saturday morning at Hull Park beginning at 8 am.
🏃♂️ Training Programs
Are you new to running? There are great training groups and fun run/walks offered by our local sponsors and community partners:
- Fleet Feet: Run/walk groups, more info here
- Traverse City Track Club: Weekly fun runs, more info here
🤝 Volunteer
Volunteers are the heart of Up North Pride and TART Trails. Volunteers can sign up here.
☔ Inclement Weather Information
In the event of inclement weather (thunder, lightning, threatening rain), we may postpone or cancel the Rainbow Run. Please check your email on the morning of the event for updates. TART Trails and Up North Pride will also post updates to social media channels if needed. In the event of cancellation or postponement, your registration fee is non-refundable and will be considered a tax-deductible donation to TART Trails and Up North Pride.
🎉 Event Sponsors
The 2026 Rainbow Run is presented by JenTees Custom Logo Gear and Molina Healthcare.
🔗 Visit the Race Page
For more details, please visit the official race page: Rainbow Run Registration.
