Loop The Lake

🏃‍♂️ About the Event

• Event Name: Loop The Lake
• Date: 2025-08-29
• Location: Hull Park, Traverse City, MI
• Details: A 4-mile, 8-mile, and 2-person relay trail race around Boardman Lake, just south of downtown Traverse City.

📏 Distance

• 4 Mile Event: Exactly! This race has been certified by the USATF.
• 8 Mile Event: Recommended for runners only, slightly over 8 miles for individuals and relay teams.
• Walking: The 4 mile event is open to runners and walkers.
• Course Closure: The course closes at 8pm.

📍 About the Course

• Starting Point: The race will follow the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing in Hull Park.
• Course Features: Mix of pavement, boardwalk, gravel, gentle curves, and bridges.
• Public Access: The course will be open to the general public with ample signage provided for awareness.
• Direction: Running in a clockwise direction.

🚦 Start Details

• Wave Start: Runners will be asked to line up according to their estimated finish time.
• Signage: Volunteers will be on hand to help determine waves.
• Safety: Ensuring a safe and great experience for all participants.

🅿️ Parking

• No Parking: No parking available within Hull Park.
• Nearby Options: Multiple parking decks within walking distance.
• Restrictions: Do not park at apartment complexes or in the Brick Wheels parking lot.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Information: Stay tuned for packet pickup information.

🌟 Background

• Community Collaboration: The Loop is a product of meaningful, high-impact collaboration and years of support.
• Trail Partners: Thanks to the passion of countless individuals and trail project partners, the Loop serves as a centerpiece of the TART Trails network.
• Ownership: The Boardman Lake Trail is owned by the City of Traverse City, Grand Traverse County, and Garfield Township.
• Support: TART Trails works with local governments to support the development and maintenance of the trail.

For more information, visit the race page here.