Rainbow Run

TART Trails and Up North Pride are hosting the annual Rainbow Run, a color fun run and fundraiser around the Boardman Lake Loop Trail. On June 20, 2026, the event will celebrate the trail systems and the Northern Michigan 2SLGBTQ Community during Pride Month. Participants and spectators will be invited to Hull Park to enjoy music and refreshments before and after the run. The run/walk route will take participants counterclockwise around the 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail. There will be five distinct and separated stations along the route for participants to receive their colors. All participants who register by May 30th will receive a branded white t-shirt. We will be using a powder made of colored cornstarch that will be human, fish, and environment-friendly and will wash out after a rain to have no long-lasting effects on the park or the City infrastructure. The trail will stay open for public use so please be kind to other trail users. When Friday, June 19, 2026 - packet pick up | location TBD 4:00-7:00 pm | packet pick up / check-in Saturday, June 20, 2026 - race day | Hull Park, Boardman Lake Loop Trail 8:00 am | late packet pick up / check in 9:00 am | run / walk start 12:00 pm | event ends Where Hull Park | 660 Hannah Ave, Traverse City, Michigan 49686 Route The run/walk route will take participants counterclockwise around the 4-mile Boardman Lake Loop Trail. Water and bathrooms will be available at Hull Park and Medalie Park. Five distinct color stations will also offer water along the route. Waves Participants will identify themselves as runners or walkers at check-in and will be assigned a wave. There will be 8 waves that start 2 minutes apart. Each wave will be limited to 50 participants. There will be designated waiting areas for each wave. This is done so people will generally start and run/walk most of the event near people of their own abilities and speeds. This will also prevent participants from waiting in line to receive their color spray at each