Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk
About this race
Join us September 12, 2026, at 9:30 am for the 54th running of one of the oldest and most scenic races in Michigan. Early Fall is the best time of year to run or walk the perimeter of Mackinac Island, where you will enjoy sparkling water, spectacular views and historic sites!
The Island is a unique destination that can only be reached by ferry - and no motorized vehicles allowed. Step back in time to a bygone era where travel is done by foot, bicycle, carriage or horse. We're expecting over 1800 runners and walkers this year - the Mackinac Island Eight Mile is definitely a race you will never forget!
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Running
8 MIle Run
Run (or Run/Walk) the entire 8 Mile perimeter of Mackinac Island. All participants receive a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal.
8 Mile Virtual Race
Complete the 8 Mile distance at your own convenience - any where and any time you choose. We will mail your shirt and medal out and you can post your results any time after race day. This race will is qualify as one of the Mackinac Island Trio events.
Walking
8 Mile Walk
You must walk the entire distance - no running allowed AT ANY TIME during the race. (There are age group awards in the 8 Mile Walk) Walk the perimeter of Mackinac Island. All participants receive a long sleeve shirt and finisher medal
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Mackinac Island yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:13 AM and sets at 7:55 PM local time (EDT) in Mackinac Island on September 12, 2026 — 12h 42m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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2026 results — Mackinac Island Eight Mile Run & Walk
1,361 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 8 MIle Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CarLee Stimpfel | 41:35 | 5:12 /mi |
| 2 | Carter Vandermeer | 45:46 | 5:43 /mi |
| 3 | Caroline Hill | 46:06 | 5:46 /mi |
| 4 | Kale Cartee | 46:53 | 5:52 /mi |
| 5 | Anne-Marie Given | 46:57 | 5:52 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Mackinac Island events
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