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Thatcher Markham Memorial Run, Presented by Aspirus Health / Hancock, MI

📅 June 11, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Hancock · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (June 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

3.1 mi

About

The Thatcher Markham Memorial Run, Presented by Aspirus Health / Hancock, MI is a 5K (3.1 miles) memorial run and walk in Hancock, Michigan, honoring Thatcher Markham, with both the run and the walk starting at 7:00 p.m. on June 11, 2027.

The route takes participants through downtown Hancock and Houghton and across the Portage Lake Lift Bridge on streets closed to traffic. The event supports the Copper Country Junior Hockey Association and Pigs 'N Heat, helping fund local youth sports and first responder charities. Participants receive a T-shirt, and the race offers professional timing and awards.

The run is part of the Run the U.P. Challenge series and takes place alongside the Bridgefest parade, giving the community a unique experience while supporting important causes.

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