Meijer State Games of Michigan – Winter Games

We’re excited to announce a second location for the Winter Games! Travel Marquette will host part of the Winter Games in 2022. Currently seven events are scheduled to take place in the inaugural Winter Games in Marquette. Sports will continue to take place in the Grand Rapids area for the 2022 Winter Games. Winter Games […]

Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon

Houghton County Houghton, MI

The UP Health System Great Bear Chase offers: 50km skiathlon 50km, 25km, and 10km freestyle 50 km, 25km, and 10km classic Registration includes the 2023 Great Bear Chase skier gift, chances at a number of door prizes, the post-race pasty feast, and free photo downloads.

Michigan Cup Relays, XC Skiing

Roscommon County Roscommon, MI, United States

Join us for one of the most exciting ski races in Michigan! This grand finale race for the Michigan Cup Race Series features a relay race with 3 skiers per team: 2 legs freestyle, and 1 classic leg. Each skier skis approximately 4-6km per leg. You do not have to be a Michigan Cup racer […]

Roscommon Canoe Classic

Wallace Park in the Village of Roscommon, MI

This is the 40th anniversary of the RCC - the Roscommon Canoe Classic is raced on the South Branch of the AuSable River and is the longest running MCRA race.  The start and finish line of the race is located at Wallace Park in the Village of Roscommon, MI.

Klondike Challenge Canoe Race and Klondike Run/Walk 5K

Oskoda County Oskoda, MI, United States

The Klondike Challenge 5K Run/Walk & 10K Run is a Fundraiser for the AuSable River Canoe Marathon. The Klondike marks the “Season Kickoff” for the Michigan Canoe Racing season, and serves as a friendly, spirited sprint event before the MCRA’s Annual Spring Membership Meeting.  Paddlers and race fans use the event to catch-up with race […]

Klondike Canoe/Kayak Challenge, April 1 & Klondike Run/Walk Challenge (5K/10K)

Oscoda County

The Klondike Challenge originated in the 1970’s as a race on the AuSable River in Grayling, but the event was moved to Oscoda’s Van Etten Creek in 1996.  The Klondike marks the “Season Kickoff” for the Michigan Canoe Racing season - Paddlers and race fans use the event to catch-up with race friends after a […]

Norway Spring Classic Road Running

Norway Vulcan Area Schools

limited to 600 runners, UPRRC sanctioned, 10k (10:00am), 2 mile run/walk (10:15 am) and 5k (10:05 am) - for more information contact www.runsignup.com or www.norwayclassic.com

Mud, Sweat & Beers Fat Tire Fest

Mt. Holiday Traverse City, MI, United States

Come out and support a great cause - all proceeds go to Mt. Holiday Recreation Area and other local non-profit organizations that support kids. And why did we choose Mt. Holiday? Not only is it one of Traverse City's best-kept secrets (the wood-fired stove in the cozy bar...local beers...great food) but it also helps disadvantaged […]

Zoo-de-Mack

Harbor Springs Harbor Springs, MI, United States

This is Not a Race! The Zoo-de-Mackinac is a collection of outdoor enthusiasts (2,500-4,000) who want to enjoy a little physical exercise together in one of the most beautiful areas in the state of Michigan. The bike ride starts Saturday morning at Boyne Highlands Resort and spans 51 miles along Lake Michigan on a paved […]

Hanson Hills 50 XC MTB Race

Crawford County Grayling, MI, United States

Race will NOW start and finish at Hanson Hills Rec. area in Grayling with a controlled start - 2 mi road to trail - Trail is approx. 24.0 mile laps of Single and Dbl track trails using the inner and outer loops at HH. 24 mile loops 90% single track 10% two track trails.