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Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run and Walk

📅 September 11, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Mackinac Island · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (September 12, 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

8 mi

About

The Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run and Walk is an 8-mile (12.9 km) run and walk on Mackinac Island, Michigan, known for its stunning scenery and historic charm. The 8 Mile Run and the 8 Mile Walk both start at 9:30 a.m. on September 11, 2027.

Participants take in breathtaking views and historic sites as they make their way around the island, which is reachable only by ferry and has no motor vehicles. The race is part of the Mackinac Island Trio and requires prior participation in a qualifying event, such as the Fort2Fort 5 Mile or the Lilac Festival 10k. With a limited field, it offers a unique chance to travel through a setting reminiscent of a bygone era, getting around only on foot, by bike, by horse-drawn carriage or on horseback.

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