Sleeping Bear Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

This endurance event takes place within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and features a marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk, all finishing in Empire, Michigan.

Marathon and half marathon (13.1 miles) runners take in panoramic views along the way, including the Dune Climb, Little Glen Lake, and Glen Arbor, with picturesque sightlines toward the Manitou Islands and the Sleeping Bear Dunes themselves. The 5K route finishes at Empire Beach. Held at the height of fall color season, the race delivers vivid foliage and lake views on a course that's as rewarding for the eyes as it is demanding for the legs. Whether you're chasing a personal record or simply soaking in the scenery, this is a can't-miss event for fall race fans.