4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 715 M-553, Gwinn, Gwinn, MI
- Distance
- Fun Run
From the Organizer
Marquette County Fair Fun Run – Year 4!
Lace up your sneakers and get ready to kick off fair weekend the right way—we’re back with the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run!
This ~1.5 mile run/walk is all about fun, community, and a little friendly competition. We’ll be awarding prizes to the 1st place male and female finishers, so bring your A-game… or just come for the good time.
NEW THIS YEAR: Costume Contest!
Before the race, we’re adding a little extra flair with a barnyard-themed costume contest at 10:15 AM (just before the run starts). Think cows, chickens, farmers, pigs—anything that feels at home on the farm!
We’ll crown:
Best Adult Costume – wins a Marquette County Date Night Basket (valued at $300+ and packed with goodies from local businesses)
Best Kids Costume – wins a “Fluffle” Membership to the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum (valid for one year and covers two adults + all children in the household)
Event Details
Date: Saturday, August 15th
Costume Contest: 10:15 AM
Race Start: 10:30 AM
Location: Marquette County Fairgrounds (starting line in front of the Go-Kart Tracks)
Registration: $25
Includes:
All-day fair admission
Event T-shirt (Must be registered by June 30th to receive T-Shirt)
Entry into the costume contest
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
76°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ki Sawyer Wwtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gwinn, MI
Elevation
1,153 ft
Nearest Airport
MQT
Marquette/Sawyer International Airport · 3 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run
- Date
- August 15, 2026
- Location
- 715 M-553, Gwinn, Gwinn, MI
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run?
- 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run is a running race held in Gwinn, Michigan on August 15, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run?
- Saturday, August 15, 2026 in Gwinn, Michigan at 715 M-553, Gwinn, Gwinn, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run
Aug 15, 2026