Run the Pier Running Festival
Run the Pier Running Festival is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Manistee, MI, with entry fees from $45 to $100.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 250 Duffy Park, Manistee, MI
- Price
- $45–$100
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Run the Pier Running Festival is a premier annual race experience set along the beautiful Manistee lakeshore, showcasing some of the most iconic scenery Northern Michigan has to offer.
Participants will run out onto Manistee’s historic North Pier, circling the legendary lighthouse before heading back along the shoreline in one of four race options: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Full Marathon. Whether you’re chasing a personal best or simply taking in the views, this is a course you won’t forget.
This year’s festival features 600 total finisher awards—so run strong and earn yours. Every registered athlete will receive an Official Run the Pier Running Festival T-shirt, along with additional swag items (to be announced).
The Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K courses wind along scenic Lakeshore Drive, delivering sweeping Lake Michigan views, fresh air, and a true Northern Michigan running experience. All routes will be published on our website and shared through participant newsletters once finalized—thank you for your patience as we finalize details.
Run the Pier continues to grow each year, welcoming 600+ athletes from out of town, bringing energy and excitement to Manistee each summer.
📅 Saturday, July 25th
🍳 Food trucks on-site with breakfast and lunch options for athletes, families, and spectators.
Run the pier. Circle the lighthouse. Finish with the lake at your side.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
80°
Low
65°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance rain showers
Chance of Rain
33%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
About Manistee, MI
City Elevation
631 ft
Nearest Airport
TVC
Cherry Capital Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 101 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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2
Days to train
- Race
- Run the Pier Running Festival
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Location
- 250 Duffy Park, Manistee, MI
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From Endurance Grid
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Run the Pier Running Festival
Jul 25, 2026