Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on November 8, 2026 in Port Austin, MI, with entry fees from $23 to $115.
- Date
- November 8, 2026 (108 days to go)
- Price
- $23–$115
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K is back on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This second year event offers a flat, fast, fully paved, USATF-certified course stretching across Michigan’s beautiful Lake Huron coastline. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier, and both the Marathon and Half will include pace teams to help you hit your goals. Starting in Caseville and finishing in downtown Port Austin, this point-to-point race delivers the perfect combination of speed, scenery, and small-town charm. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first race, or planning a fall race-cation, the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon has it all.
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
48°
Typical Low
35°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Port Austin Wwtp, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Port Austin, MI
City Elevation
639 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 64 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 126 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 Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
108
Days to train
- Race
- Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- November 8, 2026
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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 an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Port Austin than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Nov 8, 2026