Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K

🌸 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K

📅 Date and Location

• Date: June 7, 2025
• Location: 7846 Main Street, Mackinac Island, MI
• Event URL: Mackinac Island Lilac Festival 10K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Celebration: Join us for a great early summer 10K to kick off the 77th Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!
• History: This race has been a favorite for over 38 years on Mackinac Island.
• Course: Starting at Windemere Park, participants travel through historic downtown, up Mission Hill, and along tree-covered paved roads.
• Views: The last three miles follow the shoreline with tremendous views of the Mackinac Bridge, finishing at Mackinac Island Public School.

👶 Lil’ Lilac Kid’s Race

• Event Time: Special event for young children starting at 11:45 AM at the school.
• Distance: Children will run either 150 or 300 yards, depending on age and ability.
• Recognition: All participants receive a medal at the finish.
• Registration: Race registration includes a shirt.

🛳️ Shepler's Ferry Tickets

• Discounted Tickets: Shepler's Ferry Tickets will be available at a discounted rate soon.
• Notification: All registrants will be notified when ticket sales open.
• Registration: Tickets may be added to your registration at the discounted rate.

🥇 2024 Mackinac Island Trio Series

• Challenge: Register and complete either the Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge or the Lilac Festival 10K, plus both the Mackinac Island Eight Mile and Great Turtle Trail Run.
• Reward: Participants will receive a special Mackinac Island Trio Series medal.
• Additional Medals: This medal is separate from the other finisher’s medals received at the completion of the selected three races.
• Virtual Option: If you are unable to join us in-person, you can still earn the Trio medal by completing the races virtually and recording your time.