Melges 24 sailboats racing in Michigan

Sports Across Northern Michigan

EVENTS

Discover sporting events that bring athletes, families, and visitors together across Northern Michigan—and see how these events strengthen communities throughout the region.

Upcoming & Featured Events

Lake Superior Shore Run

September 11 - September 12

Website:

https://www.lakesuperiorshorerun.com/

Marji Gesick

September 18 - September 20

Website:

https://marjigesick.com/
Paddlers kayaking on the Chain of Lakes Water Trail during the Paddle Antrim Festival

Paddle Antrim Festival

September 18 - September 20

Website:

https://www.paddleantrim.com/festivaldetails/
Melges 24 sailboats racing in Michigan

Melges 24 World Championship

September 19 - September 26

Website:

https://www.melges24.com/Worlds2026

IRONMAN 70.3 Michigan

September 20

Website:

https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-michigan
Runners on the wooded trails of Mackinac Island during the Great Turtle Trail Race

Great Turtle Trail Race

October 24

Website:

https://runmackinac.com/great-turtle-trail-run/

Iceman Cometh Challenge

November 7

Website:

https://www.iceman.com/

Noquemanon Ski Marathon

January 22 - January 23

Website:

https://www.noquemanon.com/
International 500 snowmobile endurance racers competing on the oval ice track

International 500 Snowmobile Race Week

January 31 - February 6

Website:

https://i-500.com/
Ice climbers learning at Michigan Ice Fest near Pictured Rocks

Michigan Ice Fest

February 10 - February 14

Website:

https://michiganicefest.com/

UP200, Midnight Run & Jack Pine 30

February 11 - February 15

Website:

https://up200.org/
Players competing on the outdoor ice during the U.P. Pond Hockey Championship

Labatt Blue U.P. Pond Hockey Championship

February 11 - February 14

Website:

https://stignace.com/event/labatt-blue-up-pond-hockey-championship/
Cross-country skier finishing the North American Vasa Festival of Races

North American Vasa Festival of Races

February 13 - February 14

Website:

https://www.vasa.org/Race/MI/TraverseCity/NorthAmericanVasaFestivalofRaces
CopperDog sled-dog race logo featuring huskies and the Kewe

CopperDog

February 26 - February 28

Website:

https://copperdog.org/

UP Health System Great Bear Chase

March 13

Website:

https://www.greatbearchase.com/

Past Events

Gravel cyclist competing in the Thunder Bay Thriller near Alpena

Thunder Bay Thriller

August 29

Website:

https://letsrockcf.org/thunder-bay-thriller

AuSable River Canoe Marathon

July 25 - July 26

Website:

https://www.ausablecanoemarathon.org/

Michigan Women’s Open

June 30 - July 2

Website:

https://www.crystalmountain.com/golf/events-specials/michigan-womens-open

Great Lakes Championship

June 19 - June 21

Website:

https://thegreatlakeschampionship.com/news/
Snowmobile racer jumping during the AMSOIL Mt. Zion Snocross National

AMSOIL Mt. Zion Snocross National

December 12 - December 13

Website:

https://snocross.com/events/mt-zion-snocross-national/