Canal Run
About the Event
Following the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal, the Canal Run offers four distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk, five-mile run, five-mile walk and two-mile fun run/walk. The Canal Run also features adaptive races for wheelchair or blade participants!
Official events include:
- Half Marathon
- Bob Olson 10 Mile Run
- 5 Mile Run
- 10 Mile Walk
- 5 Mile Walk
- 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
- Kid's Dash
- Adaptive categories for the Half, 10 Mile and 2 Mile distances
The Canal Run is self-sustaining, bringing in enough money in registration fees and sponsorships to cover all the costs. Since 2011, the organizing committee has been able to donate over $30,000 to area non-profit organizations as part of its Canal Run Gives Back program.
Join fellow runners on July 18, 2026 for the Canal Run. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 16.1K, 8K, 3.2K, 0.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Hancock.
Races Offered
Running
Half Marathon
Adaptive Race - Distances Vary
Races will choose their distance during registration.
Bob Olson 10 Mile Run
5 Mile Run
2 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Keweenaw Coop Kids Dash
Keweenaw Coop Kids Dash - shirt included
Walking
10 Mile Walk
5 Mile Walk
About Hancock
Canal Run takes place in Hancock, Michigan, United States. The local timezone is America/Detroit.
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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
