You can run Michigan half-marathon events in Adrian, Alma, Alpena, Ann Arbor, Battle Creek, Big Rapids, Brighton, Charlevoix, Commerce, Detroit, Douglas, Empire, Escabana, Gladstone, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Gregory, Hancock, Harrisville, Holland, Iron Mountain, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Laingsburg, Lakeshore, Lansing, Ludington, Mackinac Island, Marquette, Milford, Munising, New Troy, Niles, Paradise, Park State, Petoskey, Pinckney, Port Austin, Rivertown, Rockford, Shelby Township, South Lyon, Thompsonville, Traverse City, Trenton, Walker, and Wellston.
Upcoming Half Marathons Near Mackinac Island, MI
Looking for a half marathon in Mackinac Island, Michigan? Browse the most comprehensive Mackinac Island half marathon calendar with each race history, course description, difficulty rating, finisher ranges, scenery, and what the race is perfect for like family-friendly or lots of crowd support.
You’ll also be able to find must-know race logistics like pricing, start time, and course maps.
Half marathons are always coming and going. If you don’t see a race on the Mackinac Island half marathon calendar, you can contact us at [email protected].
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Featured Race
August 17, 2025
500-1000 runners
Anchorage, Alaska
- Half Marathon, Marathon, Road
Featured Race
June 1, 2025
1,000-10,000 runners
Ann Arbor, Michigan
- 10K, 5k, Half Marathon, Road
October 25, 2025
500-1000 runners
Mackinac Island, Michigan
- Half Marathon, Trail
Running in Michigan
FAQ
What are the most popular Michigan half marathons?
The three most popular Michigan half marathons are the Detroit Free Press Half Marathon with 3,200 finishers, the Bayshore Half Marathon with 2,942 finishers, and the Dexter Ann Arbor Run Half Marathon with 1,542 finishers.
What are the best Michigan half marathons for beginners in 2024?
The half marathons we most frequently recommend as the best for beginners are:
The Detroit Free Press Half Marathon: As it’s one of the only half marathons that has participants running in two different countries – the United States and Canada – as you cross the Ambassador Bridge and Detroit-Windsor Tunnel.
The Bayshore Half Marathon: A point-to-point flat and scenic half marathon that’s become a midwest running institution.
Which Michigan cities have half marathons?
