Known as the Mighty Mac, the Mackinac Bridge is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere and the fifth longest suspension bridge in the world. Imagine for a moment - the sounds of seagulls flying above, ferry boat horns and waves crashing on the shoreline below, views of Mackinac Island and vast Great Lakes Vistas alongside you, the sun rising and washing the sky with glorious shades of orange...this is the Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run, and it is the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge. This non-competitive run is organized by Michigan Fitness Foundation and the Governors Council on Physical Fitness, Health and Sports with support from the Mackinac Bridge Authority and Michigan Department of Transportation. It is the only running event on the Mackinac Bridge. Registration includes a technical tee shirt, finisher medal and a race bib. The course is approximately 4.3 miles and not certified for distance. All participants are expected to finish the entire 4.3 miles by 8:00 am. All runners must be able to pace a 15-minute mile or less to participate. The Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run takes place before the Labor Day Bridge Walk and is limited to 700 participants. This is not a walk or a run/walk, this is a running event only. If you are looking for information about the Labor Day Bridge Walk, visit https://www.mackinacbridge.org/events/walk/mackinacbridge.org . To register and participate in this event you must provide proof that you can pace a 15-minute mile or less. To do this, enter a URL to recent race results or a screen shot from recent race results or from a running app to show your ability to meet the qualifications for this event. Questions? Email us at eventsmichiganfitness.org.
Finisher's medals are handed out to participants at the Finish Line until 8:00 a.m. Those who do not finish the race during the allotted time will not receive a finishers medal. Runners may also receive a certificate from Bridge Authority personnel to commemorate the Labor Day Bridge Walk when crossing the finish line. For Labor Day Bridge Walk details, visit the Mackinac Bridge Authority website.
4.3 Miles: T-Shirt
5 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 Miles | $65.00 | Jan 1 | Jan 31 |
| $70.00 | Feb 1 | Mar 31 | |
| $75.00 | Apr 1 | May 31 | |
| $85.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $100.00 | Jul 1 | Sep 6 | |
| 5 Miles | $45.00 | May 20 | Jul 14 |
| $55.00 |
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Race Shirts All runners must wear their official race shirt and bib to enter the runners corral and during the running event. There are no exceptions as this is our way to identify you as one of our runners to event staff, Mackinac Bridge Authority Personnel, Michigan State Police Officers, and Homeland Security Personnel. The Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Run official race shirts are tech tees made by Sport-Tek. Sizes are on par with similar tee shirt sizes from brands like Gap and Old Navy. Race s