Sleeping Bear Marathon
Race Day Weather
Cool conditions, steady effort advised
Runners will face temperatures starting at 50°F, peaking at 58°F, with a steady rise during the race. Winds from the SE at 9 mph will create a mix of headwind and crosswind throughout the course. With humidity at 69%, runners should plan to hydrate frequently and maintain a steady pace, especially in the later laps as temperatures rise slightly.
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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
