Run the Pier Running Festival

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Race Name: Run the Pier (RTP5K)
• Date: 2025-07-26
• Location: 250 Duffy Park, Manistee, MI
• URL: Register Here

🌅 Race Details

• Course: The race takes participants out onto Manistee’s north pier and around its iconic lighthouse as part of a 5K and 10K.
• Challenging Options: Runners can choose between a Half Marathon and a Full Marathon.
• Finisher Awards: A total of 500 finisher awards will be given.
• Registration Bonus: The first 500 to register will receive a pair of RTP Logoed Running Socks.

🏖️ Run Experience

• Scenic Route: The Full Marathon features a beautiful winding run along scenic lakeshore drive up to Onekema and back.
• Half Marathon Details: The Half Marathon begins in Onekama, following the same out and back route as the Full.
• Participant Count: Annually, the event attracts over 500 athletes from out of town.
• Sunday Funday: Event will have a beer tent sponsored by Oberon - Bell's Brewing company’s flagship summer brew.

🎉 Event Activities

• Entertainment: There will be music, yard games, and fun for all ages.
• Kids Activities: A kids obstacle course race will be offered on the day of the event.
• More Details: Additional information to be determined.
• Community Focus: RTP5K was founded in 2018 to raise funds for local non-profits.

🤝 Foundation Background

• Transition: In 2021, the non-profit Run the Pier Foundation was dissolved, with operational responsibility moving to NOMI.
• Commitment: NOMI is dedicated to the mission established by the RTP5K's original roots.
• Involvement: Elements of the original foundation continue to influence the race and its annual beneficiaries.