Sleeping Bear Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool morning, steady progress possible
Runners will face a temperature trend rising from 49°F to 65°F, with a maximum wind of 8 mph from the SSW and gusts reaching 21 mph. Humidity will be relatively high at 71%, so pacing adjustments are advised, especially in the warmer segments. Hydration should be prioritized throughout the race due to the expected light rain.
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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
