Join us to celebrate the 46th Anniversary running of the Ludington Lakestride Races June 13th, 2026! Please note there will be no option for refunds or deferrals. We appreciate the support of our participants in 2025 who all helped to hold a successful event and look forward to accomplishing this again in 2026!
All in person participants will receive a finisher medal upon crossing the finish line and long-sleeve tech tee on race day or packet pickup. In addition, all overall and Masters winners will receive a custom photo plaque and Age group medals will be awarded to 1st-3rd in each race distance. Must be present at the awards ceremony to receive medal. They will not be mailed.
13.1 Miles: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
10K: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
5K: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
6.2 Miles: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
3.1 Miles: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
6.1 Miles: Sport-Tek long sleeve shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.1 Miles | $45.00 | Aug 4 | Apr 5 |
| $55.00 | Apr 6 | Jun 13 | |
| 10K | $40.00 | Aug 3 | Apr 4 |
| $50.00 | Apr 5 | Jun 12 | |
| 5K | $35.00 | Jul 24 | Apr 4 |
| $45.00 | Apr 5 | Jun 12 | |
| 1 Miles | $0.00 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 191 | 1:03:22 | 38:01 |
| 2024 | 166 | 1:05:00 | 36:36 |
| 2019 | 152 | 1:01:26 | 31:44 |
| 2018 | 165 | 1:01:03 | 33:03 |
| 2017 | 210 | 1:02:00 | 37:04 |
| 2016 | 201 | 59:32 | 36:51 |
| Year | Finishers |
|---|
The half marathon course is beautiful, yet challenging. Runners start on Lake Shore Drive, near the city beach, and head north towards the Ludington State Park, then turn off to the right at Piney Ridge Road, about the 2 mile mark. Runners will then continue along for 2 miles of paved, rolling hills, that run between the Lake Michigan dunes and Hamlin Lake. They will leave Piney Ridge Road at about the 4 mile mark and enjoy a 1.8 mile trail run through a very beautiful mature forest. This sectio
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| Aug 4 |
| Jun 12 |
| 6.2 Miles | $40.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 31 |
| $45.00 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| $50.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 8 |
| 3.1 Miles | $35.00 | Feb 18 | Mar 31 |
| $40.00 | Apr 1 | May 31 |
| $45.00 | Jun 1 | Jun 8 |
| 6.1 Miles | $30.00 | Jun 17 | Dec 31 |
| $40.00 | Jan 1 | Apr 1 |
| $45.00 | Apr 2 | Jun 10 |
8:00AM - HALF MARATHON 8:10 - 5K 8:20 - 10K An early start time is encouraged if it will take longer than 3 hours to complete the half marathon course. Notify race officials at packet pickup Friday night or race day morning that you will be an early bird start.
| Median Time |
|---|
| Fastest Time |
|---|
| 2023 | 165 | 59:31 | 36:03 |
| 2022 | 117 | 58:39 | 30:07 |
| 2021 | 97 | 1:00:53 | 37:14 |
| 2017 | 1 | 43:26 | 43:26 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 388 | 34:58 | 19:00 |
| 2024 | 313 | 33:42 | 17:11 |
| 2023 | 365 | 34:23 | 16:42 |
| 2022 | 294 | 32:39 | 19:06 |
| 2021 | 209 | 32:40 | 17:44 |
| 2019 | 401 | 34:33 | 15:21 |
| 2018 | 369 | 34:32 | 16:27 |
| 2017 | 435 | 33:46 | 15:56 |
| 2016 | 475 | 33:18 | 17:33 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 307 | 2:07:19 | 1:18:02 |
| 2024 | 349 | 2:10:20 | 1:18:18 |
| 2023 | 318 | 2:08:54 | 1:16:40 |
| 2022 | 214 | 2:06:31 | 1:17:26 |
| 2021 | 122 | 2:04:21 | 1:19:43 |
| 2019 | 230 | 2:10:16 | 1:17:12 |
| 2018 | 240 | 2:10:42 | 1:21:40 |
| 2017 | 294 | 2:09:04 | 1:21:47 |
| 2016 | 266 | 2:09:36 | 1:13:54 |