7 Bridges 7 Brews
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Run · Virtual 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5K & more
From the Organizer
Come experience historic Sault Sainte Marie by running or walking a 5k or 10k spanning all 7 bridges that connect the downtown island area. Then, enjoy some brews at Bird's Eye Outfitters at the official ISLAND THEMED post-race party including live entertainment. Athletic Brewing and Les Cheneaux Distillery will be in town as our brew sponsors to add to your enjoyment with their tantalizing selection of 7 brews! Proceeds benefit OUT House Consortium, a non-profit organization, to develop, maintain and promote the non-motorized trail systems in the Sault Sainte Marie area. A donation button is available for anyone who is or is not partaking in the run or walk but still want to support the improvement of our recreation trails.
The 7 Bridges 7 Brews 5k Run/Walk and 10k Run will begin at 7:00 pm on LSSU campus. The races finish downtown at Bird's Eye Outfitters about 1 mile away. Plan accordingly as there is parking downtown and near the start area on LSSU campus. Any course updates due to construction in the area will be communicated prior to race day.
Packet pickup and race day registration will be available at Bird's Eye Outfitters on Friday, July 18 from 5-8pm and on Race Day July 19 from 4:00pm-6:30pm. We will send an email out to all registered participants when closer.
There will be overall awards for the 1st place gender finishers and 1st place master (40+) finishers. Overall awards can be picked up in a designated location after official results have posted. 1st place in each age group will also receive an award. Age groups are as follows: 1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+.
Results will be chip timed with a gun start. Results will be posted on yooperrunning.com. All participants will receive a unique medal, custom tumbler from Bricco Designs, drink token, and an invite to the post race party. There will be an ISLAND THEMED party, live entertainment, food and drinks for purchase...Not to mention 7 of the best beers!
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
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Sault Ste Marie, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sault Sainte Marie, MI
Elevation
622 ft
Nearest Airport
CIU
Chippewa County International Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- 7 Bridges 7 Brews
- Date
- July 18, 2026
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- What is the 7 Bridges 7 Brews?
- 7 Bridges 7 Brews is a running race held in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on July 18, 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 7 Bridges 7 Brews?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan at 107 E Portage Avenue, Sault Sainte Marie, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 7 Bridges 7 Brews?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
7 Bridges 7 Brews
Jul 18, 2026