Grand Island Trail Run
07/21/18
More information at http://www.greatlakesendurance.com
Named one of the top 9 trail marathons in North America by Trail Runner Magazine and the Most Beautiful Trail Marathon in Michigan. The course follows the perimeter trail of the island counterclockwise up past Murray Bay and Duck Lake. At three miles the course heads eastward into the Tombolo, up into the island’s thumb and then back along Trout Bay where runners can enjoy one of the most spectacular stretches of shoreline anywhere in the Great Lakes. Runners then ascend up the eastern cliffs of the island which treat runners to views of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The northern half of the island features 300 ft colored Jacobsville sandstone cliffs and a gentle remote and exquisitely beautiful North Beach. The return trail on the island’s western shore features remarkable vistas of Lake Superior. The 50K heads inland at mile 22 up to Echo Lake and up to the island’s summit. This five mile section features relatively fast dirt forest roads. Runners in the 50K return to the Western Coastal Trail at mile 27. Much of the trail is shaded by lush hardwood forests. Exposed sections (atop cliffs) blanket runners with cool breezes off of Lake Superior. Trail includes single track, two track, and narrow dirt roads.
Upcoming Events
Dec
Saturday
02
2nd Annual Elf Run
10:00 am
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Saturday
11
Dirty Duel Trail Race
Choose your own adventure! Join more than 600 racers who will split […]
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Saturday
21
11th Annual Run For Giving 5K
9:00 am
Come join us on the Lansing River Trail, Saturday, October 21st for […]
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Saturday
07
Lansing Hot Cider Hustle
8:20 am
Come run the Lansing Hot Cider Hustle, Half Marathon, 5K & 10K! […]
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Monday
06
DigiMarCon At Home 2023 – Digital Marketing, Media and Advertising Conference
9:00 am
DigiMarCon At Home 2023 is your chance to … – Hear from […]
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Saturday
04
Detroit Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & 5K
8:30 am
Join the 7th annual Detroit Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 10K & […]
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Thursday
05
Taps & Trails 5K and Community Mile
6:00 pm
The 2nd annual Taps and Trails 5K and Community Mile is happening […]
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Saturday
04
Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 5K & 10K
8:30 am
Join us for the Grand Rapids Hot Cider Hustle Half Marathon, 5K, […]
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Saturday
04
Beat the Train 5K – Coopersville, MI
7:30 am
Can You Beat the Train? Beat the Train 5K is back on […]
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