Traverse City Track Club Bayshore Marathon

Traverse City Track Club Bayshore Marathon takes place on May 22, 2027, in Traverse City, Michigan, along the shore of Lake Michigan. Three distances are announced: the marathon (26.2 mi) with 109 metres of climbing, the half marathon (13.1 mi) with 94 metres, and a 10K (6.2 mi) with 16 metres, plus a children's marathon.

An almost flat course beside a cold lake in late May is one of the better places in the Midwest to run a fast marathon, and the field reflects it — expect company at most realistic paces. The lake is also the variable: an onshore wind on the return leg is common, so keep a little in reserve rather than spending it while the air is still.