Run the Pier Running Festival

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: Run the Pier (RTP5K)
• Location: 250 Duffy Park, Manistee, MI
• Date: July 26, 2025
• URL: Event Link

🌊 Race Details

• Route: Takes participants onto Manistee’s north pier and around its iconic lighthouse.
• Distance Options: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Full Marathon.
• Awards: 500 total finisher awards available.
• Swag: Official Running festival T-shirt and additional swag items TBD.

🌳 Course Highlights

• Scenic Route: Beautiful winding run along scenic lakeshore drive for the Full Marathon.
• Upcoming Changes: The Half Marathon route is undergoing changes.
• Updates: All routes will be posted on the website and added to the participant newsletter once finalized.
• Note: Be patient and stay tuned for updates.

🍻 Post-Race Activities

• Participation: Annual participation brings 500 plus athletes to Manistee from out of town.
• Post-Race Refreshments: Adult beverages (Beer) will be available.
• Charity: Proceeds from the beer sale will go directly to Stomp out Cancer of Manistee.
• History: RTP5K was founded in 2018 to raise funds for local non-profits.

🤝 Organizational Background

• Non-Profit Transition: Run the Pier Foundation was dissolved in 2021: responsibility now with NOMI.
• Commitment: NOMI is committed to the mission established by the original RTP5K roots.
• Ongoing Involvement: Elements of the original foundation remain involved with the race.
• Beneficiary: Annual beneficiary to be established by the current organization.