Events

The Thunder Bay Thriller is an Alpena-area gravel cycling event featuring a challenging 65-mile course and multiple racing categories, drawing riders to the forests and back roads of northeast Michigan.

The 33rd annual event features a half marathon, 5K, five-mile hike, and free youth race along Lake Superior beaches and rugged trails overlooking the Huron Mountains. Location: Little Presque Isle […]

One of the country’s most demanding endurance weekends, with mountain-bike and trail-running challenges ranging from the Mini-Marji to 50- and 100-mile events. Location: Marquette County

The Paddle Antrim Festival celebrates Northern Michigan’s waterways and communities with a two-day, choose-your-own-adventure paddle on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail. Participants can paddle one or both days and […]

The 2026 Melges 24 World Championship brings the international fleet to Harbor Springs, Michigan, hosted by Little Traverse Yacht Club on Little Traverse Bay.

Athletes take on a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike, and 13.1-mile run through the scenic lakeshore community of Frankfort and surrounding Benzie County. Location: Frankfort

The Great Turtle Trail Race brings runners and walkers to Mackinac Island for a scenic half marathon and 5.7-mile run and walk through the island’s interior trails. The 2026 event […]

This landmark point-to-point mountain-bike race travels roughly 30 miles through the Pere Marquette State Forest before finishing at Timber Ridge in Traverse City. Location: Kalkaska to Traverse City

A signature Upper Peninsula Nordic event offering classic and freestyle races on the Noquemanon Trail Network, including its celebrated point-to-point marathon. Location: Marquette County

The International 500 brings professional snowmobile racers and fans to Sault Ste. Marie for a full week of time trials, racing, family activities, and the 500-lap main event on the […]