Lake Michigan RTS

🏃‍♂️ The toughest race you'll ever love returns Saturday, July 19th, 2025.

Lake Michigan RTS combines Road, Trail, and Sand to provide a truly unique 10k race experience along the Lake Michigan shoreline. Whether you’re a road racer looking to mix things up a bit, an avid trail runner, or just a running adventurer, this race has something for you. The best part? All proceeds benefit P.O.R.T. through Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Foundation.

The mission of P.O.R.T. (Pediatric Oncology Resource Team) is to provide and promote compassionate, personalized support to families of children diagnosed with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder.

📍 Start and Finish

There will be one start at 8:30 am and runners will finish at the same location as the start line.

Parking Opens: 7:30 am

🏞️ Course

Please be aware that this is a challenging race:

• Terrain: Starts on the road, transitions to hilly trails, and includes soft dune sand.
• Age Restriction: Participation by those younger than 16 is discouraged.
• Privacy: Much of the Lake Michigan RTS course runs through private property.
• Course Map: We are not permitted to publish a detailed course map.

💧 On Course Water/Hydration

All participants are required to carry their own hydration during the race:

• Water Stations: Water to fill your bottle/hydration system will be available at the start.
• Preparation: Participants are encouraged to come with a fully filled hydration system.
• Finish Line: Boxed water will be available at the finish line.
• Heat Warning: It can be very hot on the course, especially in the dune bowl.

Participants MUST have a hydration system, water bottle, or other method to carry water with them in order to be allowed to start the race.

For more information, visit the race page: Lake Michigan RTS.