M22 Challenge
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- M22 Challenge
From the Organizer
The M22 Challenge is a unique run-bike-paddle event held in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Recognized as "The Most Beautiful Place in America," the overwhelming beauty of the race course and the camaraderie of fellow racers will make this event one you won’t forget!
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
80°
Low
57°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
25%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Empire, MI
Elevation
967 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 136 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 M22 Challenge, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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 M22 Challenge?
- M22 Challenge is a running race held in Empire, Michigan on June 13, 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 M22 Challenge?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Empire, Michigan at 6900 South Dune Highway, Empire, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the M22 Challenge?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
M22 Challenge
Jun 13, 2026