Sleeping Bear Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, gradual warm-up
Runners will face temperatures starting at 52°F and rising to 66°F by race end. With an average humidity of 70% and a consistent wind from the SSE at 9 mph, hydration will be key. Adjusting pace early to account for the warming trend is advisable, especially as humidity may affect comfort.
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Race Info
Join us for a scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. All races finish in Empire, MI. The Marathon and Half Marathon start at the Dune Climb with the 5K starting at Empire Beach.
The out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way. Source
