Welcome to the Charlevoix Marathon! THIS IS OUR 20TH YEAR!

 

We are so excited to host you on one of the most beautiful running courses in the world.  Whether you're trying to qualify for Boston in the full marathon, or challenging yourself at our half marathon, 10km or 5km course, you're in for an amazing start line on the famous Park Avenue, along Lake Michigan, through Fisherman's Island and finishing in old town Charlevoix! 

 

There are so many reasons that Running Magazine named the Charlevoix Marathon as one of the best "Small Town Marathons" in the nation.  Maybe it's the great lodging, where you can roll out of bed and walk to the start line, or it's the beautiful packet pick up/expo area just steps away from one of the most beautiful beaches in Michigan.  Maybe it's the great dining before and after the race in historic downtown.  The course ventures through beautiful Charlevoix historic neighborhoods, around our famous lighthouse, miles of Lake Michigan shoreline and the incredible Fisherman's Island State Park for a dirt road right at the best time.  The course has just enough running traffic to feel the excitement of a big marathon, without any of the pains of major crowds.

 

Whatever your reason, come be our guest at one of the best marathons in the United States!

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