Freighter Festival of Races

SELLS OUT AT 200-250 PARTICIPANTS (Finalized 4-6 weeks out from race day) RESULTS LINK 2025 Celebrate the opening weekend of the Freighters passing through the Soo Locks for the beginning of the shipping season! Yooper Running Company is hosting the 2nd Annual Freighter Festival of Races in downtown Sault Sainte Marie! There will be a 5K Run, 5K Walk, and Half Marathon Run. The races will start at 9:00am. The courses will run East along the St. Mary's River to catch some views of upbound and downbound freighters! NEW START/FINISH AREA: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at 515 E Portage Ave next to the Pullar Ice Arena and the Museum Ship Valley Camp. 5K Run and 5K Walk Registration Prices + Option for $20 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2025 - $20 January 2026 - $25 February 2026 - $30 March 1 to March 26 - $35 March 27-28 - $40 Half Marathon Prices + Option for $20 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2025 - $40 January 2026 - $50 February 2026 - $55 March 1 to March 26 - $60 March 27-28 until 8pm - $65 Long Sleeve T-Shirt Cutoff: $20.00/Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Select Size T-Shirts will be for sale at packet pickup. Early Packet Pickup: There will be an early packet pickup from 4-7pm on Friday at the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours (515 E Portage Ave, SSM, MI, 49783). Arrive early to pick up your bib and t-shirt. Additional t-shirts available for purchase. New in 2026: Pasties from Yooper Pasty on sale during packet pickup! Race Day Packet Pickup: Race Day Packet Pickup will be available from 7:30-8:45am near the start/finish area at the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at 515 E Portage Ave. There is a large parking lot there! Awards (5K Run, 5K Walk, and Half-Marathon) All participants will receive a unique freighter medal. Long Sleeve T-Shirts are available to purchase with online registration. There will be select sizes available for purchase at packet pickup. Overall Award for Gender, Masters, and Grand Masters: Unique Award Age Group Awards 1st Place: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-