Empire Beach, Empire MI
Saturday, October 4th, 2025
🏞️ Race Overview
- Event Types: Join us for a scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
- Finish Location: All races finish in Empire, MI.
- Start Points: The Marathon and Half Marathon start at the Dune Climb with the 5K starting at Empire Beach.
- Date: The event is scheduled for 2025-10-04.
🏃♀️ Marathon Course
- Route Description: The out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor.
- Scenic Views: Enjoy breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way.
- Highlights: This course offers a unique experience with nature's beauty.
- Course Difficulty: Suitable for various levels of marathon runners.
🏔️ Half Marathon Course
- Challenging Hills: The half marathon will see some challenging hills.
- Beautiful Scenery: Experience beautiful scenery along the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail.
- Runner Experience: A rewarding course for those looking to enjoy both challenge and beauty.
- Raised Awareness: A great way to appreciate the natural landscape.
🏖️ 5K Course
- Fun Route: The 5K takes you on a fun out/back route.
- Finish Location: Finishing at the beautiful shores of Empire Beach.
- For Everyone: Open to participants of all ages and skill levels.
- Community Feel: A great way to engage with the local community.
🍂 Fall Color Season
- Peak Colors: At the peak of fall color season, the tree-lined course will be one that both runners and spectators won’t soon forget.
- Renowned Location: See why Good Morning America calls this area one of the most beautiful in the United States.
- Perfect Timing: Ideal timing to enjoy the vibrant foliage.
- Memorable Experience: Capture the experience in a picturesque setting.
🔗 More Information
- Race Details: For more details, visit the race page at Sleeping Bear Marathon.
Starting Line Map
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