Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Distance
- Lope for Loons 6K Trail Race · Kids Fun Run
From the Organizer
6K Trail Run
- Start time: 9:00 AM
- Professionally timed
- Trail terrain, dirt, sand, roots, tough climbs (ski hill)
- Get a loon T-shirt with your registration fee. The design is done by the same artist as Charlevoix Running Company's logo (emily cooper creations).
- Top finishers overall and masters level win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes
- Loon cookies, bananas and snack at the finish
- One aid station near the lodge
Fun Run
- Start time 8:45 (right before 6k)
- Kids run 1000m or less from the playground to the finish line
- Shirts for kids
- Running clock
Who Will Benefit?
Money raised will go to the Little Traverse Conservancy to provide updated signage to help protect loons at boat launches around our area. Money will also go to support Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure.
Registration
Packet pickup is at Charlevoix Running Company (327 Bridge st) Friday From 2-6pm. Or right before the race 8-8:45AM outside Mt McSauba Ski Lodge.
Parking
- Park in Mt. McSauba ski hill parking lot
- Bathrooms available
SPONSORS
CHARLEVOIX RUNNING COMPANY
ALTRA
THE CLOTHING COMPANY
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
62°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charlevoix, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charlevoix, MI
Elevation
713 ft
Nearest Airport
PLN
Pellston Regional Airport of Emmet County Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run
- Date
- August 8, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run?
- Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run is a running race held in Charlevoix, Michigan on August 8, 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 Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in Charlevoix, Michigan at 09223 McSauba Road, Charlevoix, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run
Aug 8, 2026