What distances are offered at the Ludington Lakestride 2026?

• →Half Marathon
• →10K
• →5K
• →1-mile family fun run/walk (held Friday evening)

What is the event schedule for race day?

• →Half Marathon: 8:00 AM
• →5K: 8:10 AM
• →10K: 8:20 AM
• →1-mile family fun run/walk: Friday evening at 6:00 PM

What can runners expect from the Half Marathon course?

The course is a mixed-terrain route designed for variety rather than personal records. It begins on Lake Shore Drive and includes:

• →Approximately 2 miles of paved rolling hills between Lake Michigan dunes and Hamlin Lake.
• →A 1.8-mile forest trail section featuring a winding path through mature woods with short elevation changes.
• →A technical segment involving a sand dune descent and a crossing of the Hamlin Dam.
• →A final ~6-mile stretch of flat road along the Lake Michigan shoreline (Lakeshore Drive), including one notable hill around mile 12.

What is included with race registration?

• →Finisher medal
• →Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt

Where are the aid stations located?

• →Water and Gatorade are provided at aid stations every mile during the initial paved section.
• →Aid stations resume after exiting the State Park area (approximately mile 7).
• →Please note that there are no port-a-johns located directly on the race course.

Are there special start options for the Half Marathon?

• →An early start option is available for half marathoners who anticipate a finish time exceeding 3 hours.

Where is the finish line located?

• →The finish line is situated next to the iconic Ludington Lighthouse and the sandy beach area at Stearns Park.

For more information, visit Ludington Lakestride ↗.