North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K

12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville MI

Saturday, June 7th, 2025

🏃‍♀️ Race Date and Overview

June 7th, 2025

The 2025 11th Annual North Mitten Half Marathon, 10K & 5K will take place at Crystal Mountain Resort in Thompsonville MI on June 7th! Bring the family and stay the weekend. Advanced reservations are required. We recommend booking reservations early. Use the discount code MITTEN for a room discount. Be sure to set time aside to shop downtown Frankfort, visit the Lake Michigan beach or head north to visit the beautiful Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Celebrate your race with a cold refreshment, complements of Storm Cloud Brewery.

🏞️ Course Information

Terrain: All courses are a combination of open trail, dirt road and pavement.
Difficulty: The North Mitten routes are primarily flat and do not climb the Mountain.
Timing: The race is chip-timed, and all racers receive a unique wood finisher medal.
Awards: Awards given to the top 3 in each category and the top overall male and female in each race. 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

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

🏆 Awards

All Half Marathon, 10K and 5K athletes receive a unique wood finisher medal. The top overall male and female in each race receive an award plaque, hydration backpack and local gift certificate. Prizes are awarded to the top 3 in each age category. All participants are entered to win a RIVER KAYAK!

Age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and older. A live awards ceremony will take place at the tent at 10:15 AM. Awards will be available until 12 AM. Please plan to pick up your award. Awards will not be sent.

All 1 MILE FUN RUN participants receive a custom bib and a North Mitten sticker.

⚖️ Event Rules

Respect: Be respectful of the trail, nature, private property and others.
Littering: No littering.
Course Restrictions: No dogs or strollers on course.
Headsets: Headsets are allowed but not encouraged for your safety. Smile, soak it in and enjoy the surrounding natural beauty. It’s a rule. 😊

🌍 Positive Impressions

North Mitten events is dedicated to People and Planet health. Our goal is to spread positive people and planet impressions in our community and beyond.

Cleanliness: To maintain a clean and litter-free trail and venue.
Conscience: To be consumer conscience and provide only products of use.
Waste Reduction: To discourage waste and encourage runners to carry water bottles or hydration systems instead of using aid station cups.
Local Sourcing: To source food and supplies locally as much as possible.

🤝 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.