News & Events
Festival of Races
Saturday of Memorial Weekend
May 23, 2026
Half Marathon
10K Run / Walk
5K Run / Walk
Since the washout along the Little Traverse Wheelway in 2020, the Top of Michigan Festival of Races looks a little different, with changed course routes implemented in 2021 – a new start line, out and back routes, and no marathon distance. We’ll continue to host a race, with modified routes while the LTW washout exists.
Save the Date for 2026 May 23, 2026
Registration opens Monday, Dec. 8, at 9 a.m.!
FAQs
Pass Results and Photos
| Year | Results | Photos |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Results | Photos |
| 2023 | Results | Photos |
| 2022 | Results | Photos |
| 2021 | Results | — |
| 2019 | Results | Photos |
| 2018 | Results | Photos |
| 2017 | Results | — |
| 2016 | — | — |
2026 Race Sponsors
Title Sponsor
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze Sponsors
The Festival of Races Benefits:
- Top of Michigan Trails Council
- Petoskey High School sports teams
Race and Volunteer Contacts
Top of Michigan Trails Council
Becca Nelson, Race Director
231.348.8280 | info@trailscouncil.org