About the Race

Enjoy the view of the fall hues along the Bluff while running along the waterfront non-motorized pathway. 5K runners will start at Van Cleve Park in Gladstone and run along the shores of Lake Michigan to The Terrace Bay Hotel. A shuttle service will be provided to bring runners from Terrace Bay Hotel to Van Cleve Park for start of 5k. 10 K Runners will start at the Terrace Bay Hotel, run along the Little Bay de Noc Trail, turning around in Van Cleve Park and returning to the Terrace Bay Hotel. Almost the entire route is along the water!

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New Kids Race

We added a 1 mile kids race and 1/2 mile for kids 6 & under. Parents are welcome to run along side their children.

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USATF Certified Course

Our 5K & 10K  courses are now USATF Certified!

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What you Get

All participants will receive a custom finisher medal, event T-Shirt, free downloadable event photos, hot food from Freshwater Tavern and a free beer from Upper Hand Brewery.

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