Top of Michigan Festival of Races

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event Name: Top of Michigan Festival of Races
• Date: May 22, 2026
• Location: Bayfront Dr., Petoskey, MI
• URL: Top of Michigan Festival of Races

🌲 Course Information

• Trail Venue: Little Traverse Wheelway, a non-motorized trail
• Course Type: Out and backs from Petoskey's waterfront
• Terrain: Mostly paved with off-road sections on grass and dirt
• Scenic Views: Features spectacular views of the Little Traverse Bay

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Packet Pickup: Friday, May 22 from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm
• Packet Pickup on Event Day: Saturday from 6:30 am to 7:15 am
• Half Marathon Start: 7:30 am
• 10K Start: 8:00 am
• 5K Start: 8:15 am

💰 Registration Fees

• Half Marathon: $70 Early Registration
• 10K: $45 Early Registration
• 5K: $30 Early Registration
• Price Increase: Fees will increase on February 15, 2026, and again on April 15, 2026

🎖️ What’s Included

• Refreshments: Provided for all participants
• Finisher Medals: Awarded to all finishers
• Top Awards: Top Male/Female Awards
• T-Shirt: Guaranteed if registered by May 12th

🚗 Parking Information

• Parking Lots: Three parking lots along Bayfront Drive open to the public
• Marina Parking: Please do not use the marina parking lot
• Additional Options: Sunset Park has parking spots available
• Kilwins Parking: Portions of their parking lot available for runners - Parking Map

🆕 New Shake Out Run

• Date: Friday, May 22nd at 9:30 am
• Location: 327 Bridge St, Charlevoix, MI 49720

📅 2026 Courses

• 5k Course
• 10k Course & Half Marathon Course