Escanaba Half Marathon - 5K Run/Walk

05/16/2026

🍁 Happy Saturday!

Don't be 'that' guy...

Hope your Escanaba Half Marathon - 5K Run/Walk training is going well. In 126 days, we're RACING! Ready?

See you on September 19th in beautiful Escanaba, MI.

Register NOW 👇

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Escanaba/EscanabaFallClassicHalfMarathon5K

05/14/2026

...who's in?

05/01/2026

🍂 REGISTER TODAY! 🍂

In 20 WEEKS, we’re RACING!

The 2026 Escanaba Half Marathon - 5K Run/Walk is set for September 19th in beautiful Escanaba, MI… and trust us, you’re going to want to be there!

~ Fast, scenic course that’s PR-worthy
~ Sweet long-sleeve shirts + rockstar finisher medals
~ Family & stroller friendly… kids 12 & under run for just $20!

Come for the race… stay for the PARTY 🎉
We’re talkin’ food, music, and FUN all morning long!

This is your sign… make that commitment and REGISTER TODAY 👇

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Escanaba/EscanabaFallClassicHalfMarathon5K

Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company Escanaba Downtown Spring Velvet Photography The Bar Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk Escanaba DDA Superior Timing Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

04/16/2026

Registration is now LIVE for race #2 on the Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company calendar ...the Dead Carp 1O Miler | 5K

Hope to see you there!

10 years of Queen City calls for something big 👑

Celebrate with us at the Dead Carp races on May 8–9th - featuring the 5K, 10 Mile (point to point with shuttle service), and the Free Little Carp 1 Mile! Freshly updated routes, awesome giveaways from our presenting sponsor ASICS, and another chance to check off a race in the Run The UP Challenge Series.

Come run with us in this milestone year and stay tuned for more event information!

Dead Carp 5k Race
Dead Carp 10 Mile Race
Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

04/06/2026

🍁 The 2026 Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk is race #10 on the Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company calendar. Come run with us!

Make that commitment and REGISTER TODAY!

www.escanabahalfmarathon.com

👑 ... and with that, the Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company calendar is now set... and all we can say is, WOW!

Not familiar with the SERIES? The SERIES is a collection of 12 amazing U.P. road races... (maybe some you haven't run or heard of?)
You'll collect age-graded points at every SERIES race, (BONUS points available at some of the races...) with sweet medals given to ALL who finish a minimum of 5 races... and awards to the top 3 M | F. Register for the SERIES for a one-time fee of only $5! know, right?

April 25th - Norway Spring Classic 1OK | 5K - Norway*
May 9th - Dead Carp 10 Miler | 5K - Marquette*
June 6th - MISH Waterfront Marathon | Half - Gladstone
June 12th - Thatcher Markham 5K - Hancock
July 4th - Yankee Doodle DASH 5K - Harvey*
July 18th - Canal Run 13.1 | 1OM | 5M - Hancock
July 25th - Queen City Half Marathon | BREAKWATER 5K - Marquette*
August 1st - Jim Hodge Memorial Run 1OK | 5K - Menominee
Sept. 5th - Marquette Marathon | Half - Marquette
Sept. 19th - Escanaba Half Marathon - 5K Run/Walk - Escanaba
Sept. 26th - Sault International Festival of Races 5 Miler - The SOO
Oct. 31st - Trick or Trot 1OK - Marquette (SERIES Party!)
* signifies SERIES Championship events...

More SERIES info can be found HERE 👇

www.queencityhalfmarathon.com/series

Embers Credit Union Ore Dock Brewing Co.

03/31/2026

🚨 LAST CALL TO SAVE! 🚨

TODAY is your FINAL chance to lock in the lowest price for the 2026 Escanaba Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk before prices go up TOMORROW (April 1st)!

If this race has been on your mind… consider this your sign. Don’t wait and pay more later... commit now and save 💥

🍂 Fast, scenic course
🏅 Sweet shirts + finisher medals for ALL
🕺 Disco vibes on race morning
👟 Family-friendly and FUN from start to finish

Spots are filling, prices are rising… let’s do this.

REGISTER TODAY before the clock runs out 👇

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Escanaba/EscanabaFallClassicHalfMarathon5K

Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company Downtown Escanaba Spring Velvet Photography 22 Events LIVE The Bar Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk Escanaba DDA Superior Timing Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

03/25/2026

🍁 Save the BIG bucks and REGISTER TODAY 👇

www.escanabahalfmarathon.com

🍂 Escanaba Half Marathon | 5K PRICE INCREASE ALERT! 🍂

This is your reminder that March 31st is the FINAL day to save BIG on your 2026 Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk entry fee before the April 1st PRICE INCREASE!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to commit. Don’t wait until it costs more... lock in your spot TODAY and save yourself the BIG bucks.

Come hang with the cool kids, bring the family, and get ready for a super-fun race morning with:

🏅 Sweet shirts and medals for ALL participants!
🍂 A fast, scenic course
🕺 DISCO-themed race-morning music
☀️ And yes… we already put in our request for splendid racing weather!

Seriously... don’t miss out, and don’t pay more later.

REGISTER TODAY before the price increase hits 👇

www.escanabahalfmarathon.com

Escanaba Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Escanaba, Michigan

Race #10 on the SERIES calendar! Come run!

Escanaba DDA The Bar Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

03/21/2026

🍂 Escanaba Half Marathon | 5K PRICE INCREASE ALERT! 🍂

This is your reminder that March 31st is the FINAL day to save BIG on your 2026 Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk entry fee before the April 1st PRICE INCREASE!

If you’ve been thinking about joining us, now is the time to commit. Don’t wait until it costs more... lock in your spot TODAY and save yourself the BIG bucks.

Come hang with the cool kids, bring the family, and get ready for a super-fun race morning with:

🏅 Sweet shirts and medals for ALL participants!
🍂 A fast, scenic course
🕺 DISCO-themed race-morning music
☀️ And yes… we already put in our request for splendid racing weather!

Seriously... don’t miss out, and don’t pay more later.

REGISTER TODAY before the price increase hits 👇

www.escanabahalfmarathon.com

Escanaba Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
Escanaba, Michigan

Race #10 on the SERIES calendar! Come run!

Escanaba DDA The Bar Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

03/15/2026

❄️ ...stay safe out there, my friends.

But if you can, lace up those shoes and sneak in a few miles between the flakes. Remember… race day is coming fast... just 188 days away.

The question is simple: Will you be ready when the starting line arrives? 🏃‍♂️

Make that commitment today and REGISTER NOW!

www.escanabahalfmarathon.com

Downtown Escanaba Spring Velvet Photography The Bar 22 Events LIVE Run the U.P. Challenge SERIES | 2O26 | presented by Queen City Running Company Escanaba Fall Classic Half Marathon | 5K Run/Walk Escanaba DDA Superior Timing Upper Peninsula Road Runners Club

03/08/2026

🤘 Summer just got a whole lot better.
..hope to see you there!

YooperFest • 14 Bands • July 17 & 18 2026 Two days of live music, camping, great food, and summer fun in the Upper Peninsula!