Sleeping Bear Marathon

Empire, MI, USA • October 04, 2025
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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

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When is the 2025 Sleeping Bear Marathon?

The 2025 Sleeping Bear Marathon will be held on Saturday October 4, 2025.

Is the Sleeping Bear Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?

Yes, the Sleeping Bear Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.

What is the time limit for the Sleeping Bear Marathon?

The time limit for the Sleeping Bear Marathon is 5 hours.

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Historical Weather & Results

RunScore
Run Score: 8
Temp
60°F
Min/Max
51°/60°F
Dew
50°F
Days of Rain
4/9
Wind
10mph
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2024 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2024
clear-day
39°/ 66°-
Run Score: 8

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2023 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2023
rain
47°/ 50°Light
Run Score: 6

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2022 Weather History

Clear conditions throughout the day.

2022
partly-cloudy-day
38°/ 62°-
Run Score: 8

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2021 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.

2021
partly-cloudy-day
65°/ 73°-
Run Score: 8

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2019 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.

2019
partly-cloudy-day
39°/ 54°-
Run Score: 8

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2018 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2018
rain
56°/ 56°Light
Run Score: 7

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2017 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.

2017
partly-cloudy-day
66°/ 69°Light
Run Score: 8

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2016 Weather History

Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.

2016
cloudy
59°/ 60°Light
Run Score: 9

Sleeping Bear Marathon 2015 Weather History

Partly cloudy throughout the day.

2015
partly-cloudy-day
49°/ 50°-
Run Score: 8
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