⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information
The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 16, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.
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About
The Big Bay Relay takes place in Marquette, Michigan, in mid-May, on Lake Superior's southern shore. It is an annual relay over 26 miles, run by teams of five adults or up to seven young athletes who take turns on short legs before handing off. The race starts at the Kaufman Sports Complex at 8:00 a.m. and ends at Perkins Park in Big Bay.
The event began with just ten teams and has grown into a fixture for the regional running community. Registration includes a race kit for every team member. Because the relay is a team effort, plan your leg order and hand-off logistics ahead of time, and remember that Upper Peninsula weather in spring can be cold and changeable.
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