Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 101 Main Street, Manistique, MI
- Distance
- Emerald Chase 5K · Emerald Chase 10K
From the Organizer
Proudly hosted by the Manistique Girls Varsity Track & Field team, every registration for the Emerald Chase serves as a fundraiser to support our athletes!
Join us on Saturday, July 11 during the Manistique Folk Fest for the Emerald Chase! Experience a scenic run along the beautiful Manistique Boardwalk.
📍 THE COURSE
- Start Line: Manistique Senior Center (Pearl St.)
- Finish Line: Manistique Boat Marina
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
🕒 CHECK-IN & PACKET PICKUP
- Friday, July 10: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Manistique High School (100 N Cedar St.)
- Saturday, July 11 (RACE DAY): 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM at the Manistique Senior Center
🏆 AWARDS & MEDALS
Custom event T-shirts for all participants.
Trophies will be awarded to:
- Overall 5K & 10K Male & Female Winners
- 5K Grand Masters Winners (60+)
Custom Medals will be awarded to:
- 1st & 2nd place finishers in ALL 5K age divisions
- Top 5 overall 10K finishers
- All participants ages 10 and under
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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
73°
Typical Low
57°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Manistique Wwtp, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Manistique, MI
Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
ESC
Delta County Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk
- Date
- July 11, 2026
- Location
- 101 Main Street, Manistique, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk is a running race held in Manistique, Michigan on July 11, 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 Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Manistique, Michigan at 101 Main Street, Manistique, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Emerald Chase 5K & 10K Run/Walk
Jul 11, 2026