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Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge

📅 May 8, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Mackinac Island · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (May 9, 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.

Available distances

5 mi

About

The Fort2Fort Five Mile Challenge on Mackinac Island is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) course for runners and walkers, taking participants from Fort Mackinac to Fort Holmes and back. The run and the walk both start at 9 a.m. on May 8, 2027.

Participants get free admission to island attractions, plus a T-shirt and a medal. As part of the Mackinac Island Trio Series, those who complete the designated races receive a special medal. A virtual option is also available, with a race kit including bib, T-shirt, medal and Fort Mackinac pass sent by mail.

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