Other UP Races and Organizations

Great Lakes Endurance Races

Variety of trail races throughout the UP, throughout the year, and distances ranging from half marathon to 50K

Marquette Trail 50K/50MI

Marquette Trail 50K/50MI covers the 4 peaks of the North trails and much more! Along with this the main race there is a 5K and 1 mile kid’s race the day before.

Lake Superior Shore 5K and Half Marathon

This race follows the lakeshore for both events, with the half marathon taking you up and over two peaks before returning to the shore. Registration link to come!

The Muffin Runners were founded in February of 2009. The group meets at the Marquette Commons in downtown Marquette every Wednesday at 9:00 A.M., rain, shine, or snow (except July 4, December 25, and January 1). The muffin run is a 7 mile loop on the multi-use path beginning and finishing at the Marquette Commons. Runners of all abilities are welcome to join this informal running group. Many go to Babycakes Muffin Company on Washington Street afterwards for coffee, a muffin, and socialization. For more information contact Bill Sved at BS50runner@gmail.com or 906-361-5059.

Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

The Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club encourages running (particularly long distance running), fitness and health, and whenever feasible, track and field participation. To this end, the club may hold championships, conduct demonstrations, put on social events, print and publish books, magazines, gazettes, and newsletters, make awards, and do other things conducive to the sport.