North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

📅 Date

June 7th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Event: The 2025 11th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will take place at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville, MI on June 7th!
• Family Fun: Bring the family and stay the weekend. Advanced reservations are required: use the discount code MITTEN for a room discount.
• Activities: Set aside time to shop downtown Frankfort, visit the Lake Michigan beach, or head north to visit the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
• Post-Race Celebration: Celebrate your race with a cold refreshment, compliments of Storm Cloud Brewery.

🏞️ Course Details

• Terrain: All courses are a combination of open trail, dirt road, and pavement. The North Mitten routes are primarily flat.
• Chipped Timed: The race is chipped timed, and all racers receive a unique wood finisher medal.
• Awards: Awards are given to the top 3 in each category and the top overall male and female in each race.
• Ceremony: A live awards ceremony will take place at the start/finish line at 10:15 AM.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Friday, June 6th: 4 PM - 6 PM Packet pick up at Crystal Mountain - ROOM TBD.
• Saturday, June 7th:
  • 7 AM - 8:30 AM Late packet pick up at Crystal Mountain- ROOM TBD.
  • 8 AM Half Marathon start.
  • 8:30 AM 10K start.
  • 9 AM 5K start.
  • 9:30 AM Fun Run late registration and bib pick up.
  • 10:15 AM Live awards.
  • 11 AM 1 Mile Fun Run.
  • 12 PM Course closes.

📦 Packet Pick Up

• Location: Packet pick-up will be held at Crystal Mountain - Room TBD on Friday and Saturday.
• Recommendation: It is highly encouraged to pick up packets on Friday.
• Saturday Pickup: If you must pick up on Saturday, plan to arrive 60 minutes prior to race time.
• Fun Run: Fun Run participants are NOT required to attend packet pick up: bibs will be available on race day.

🏆 Awards

• Medals: All Half Marathon, 10K and 5K athletes receive a unique wood finisher medal.
• Top Finishers: The top overall male and female in each race receive an award plaque, hydration backpack, and a local gift certificate.
• Age Categories: Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category (14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, etc.).
• Prize Drawing: All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!

📜 Event Rules

• Respect: Be respectful of the trail, nature, private property, and others.
• Littering: No littering is allowed.
• No Dogs or Strollers: Dogs or strollers are prohibited on course.
• Headsets: Headsets are allowed but not encouraged for your safety.

🌱 Positive Impressions

• Eco-Conscious: North Mitten events is dedicated to People and Planet health, maintaining a clean and litter-free trail and venue.
• Waste Reduction: Participants are encouraged to carry water bottles instead of using aid station cups.
• Local Sourcing: Food and supplies are sourced locally as much as possible.
• Tree Planting: One tree will be donated per participant to the North Mitten PLANT A TREE project.

❤️ Giving Back

We are excited to announce that North Mitten will once again partner with North Sky Raptor Sanctuary for the 2025 North Mitten race. North Mitten will donate a portion of the Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K proceeds and all proceeds from the 1 Mile Fun Run to North Sky Raptor Sanctuary. Visit www.northskyraptor.org to learn more about their amazing work!

🤝 Volunteers

Join us! North Mitten is seeking volunteers and creative groups to plant trees, cover aid stations, street crossings, and registration. For more information, please visit the volunteer tab above or contact North Mitten at jdavidson@northmittenevents.com.

🕰️ Timing & Organization

Timing provided by: RF Event Services.

Race Event provided by: North Mitten LLC. People and Planet Health. Events. Adventure. Education.

🌟 Thank You

Thank you for choosing North Mitten!

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register, visit: North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K.