Queen City Half Marathon | BREAKWATER 5K Run/Walk

Race Overview

Marquette - The coolest city just about anywhere!

With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the 2026 Queen City Half Marathon presented by Embers Credit Union | BREAKWATER 5K presented by Ore Dock Brewing Co., are races that need to be on your summer calendar!

Course Details

Marquette, as you know, is one of the coolest cities anywhere, and we’re going to show it off, running through some amazing neighborhoods and along Lake Superior.

• Course Type: Fast and scenic
• Experience: Running through amazing neighborhoods
• Scenery: Along Lake Superior
• Aid Stations: Super-fun stations throughout

Post-Race Celebration

EPIC is the word I’m looking for... with super-fun aid stations, a post-race 'party-zone'...and race-specific finisher medals for ALL entrants.

• Party Zone: Join us for a post-race celebration
• Finisher Medals: Unique medals for every participant
• Community Feel: A great family-friendly atmosphere
• Bring the Kids: Strollers welcome!

Breakwater 5K Incentives

Let’s not forget about our Breakwater 5K Run/Walk COURSE RECORD REWARD. Win the race, set a new Course Record, and we’ll hand you CASH! We’ll increase this $100 every year until it’s broken, then we’ll start over.

• Current Bonus: $500 for men (2021) and $100 for women (NEW record set in 2025!)
• Awards Ceremony: Awards will be given at the 2025 BREAKWATER 5K Run/Walk ceremonies
• Course Record: Earn cash by setting a new record
• Incentive: Join us for the chance to win!

Additional Information

A community race, a family race... heck, bring the stroller along with the kids... it’s going to be a party!

For more details, please visit the official race page: Queen City Half Marathon | BREAKWATER 5K.