The Lake Superior Shore Run is a trail half marathon and 5 k run staged annually in early fall at Little Presque Isle, north of Marquette. The 2024 race is scheduled for Saturday, September 28. Click here to register.
This event has been the biggest fundraiser for the Superiorland Ski Club’s youth programs since 1994. The course is one of the most spectacular courses in the country for trail running. It traverses rugged and beautiful terrain with incredible scenic vistas that often stop runners in their tracks to admire the scenery. The 5 km and Half Marathon races, and 5 mile hike wind through rugged single track trails with stunning backdrops of Lake Superior and the majestic Huron Mountains. The 1 km Youth Run now follows the Iron Ore Heritage Trail starting and ending at the South Beach parking lot in the City of Marquette at the end of the Friday packet pick up (and late registration) September 27.
Beginning at Little Presque Isle, (one of the Upper Peninsula’s premiere beaches), the half marathon course runs for 1.5 miles along Lake Superior and then passes pristine Harlow Lake. From there it gently winds up 300 feet of elevation to views of the Huron Mountain Range from the top of Bareback Ridge, or as locals refer to it the ‘Top of the World’. Finally, runners return to Lake Superior for a 1.5 mile stretch of rugged running from Wetmore Landing toward the finish at Little Presque Isle.
Four aid stations are spaced evenly on the course. The event also features post-race nutrition. Some sections of the half marathon course are extreme and will take your breath away in more ways than one!
Video of the Lake Superior Shore Run 2023 race was produced by sponsor Floline Media
Click here to view the video.
Events like the Shore Run couldn’t happen without the support of so many business and community partners. We want to thank the following businesses for their support of the 2023 Lake Superior Shore Run. Please tell them how much their sponsorship means for the event and the youth ski programs which the race benefits.
- Upper Peninsula Health Plan
- Eagle Mine
- Superior Timing
- Floline Media
- Lower Harbor Family Dental
- U.P. Holistic Medicine
- Crappie Coffee
- Border Grill
- VAST
- Queen City Running