Sault International Festival of Races
About this race
The 5 Mile International Bridge Run on Day 1 is a RUN. You are required to maintain a pace of 15 minutes per mile or faster in order to ensure the International Bridge can open back up in the appropriate time. This is NOT A WALK. Those who walk the entire course and are struggling to maintain pace may be asked to stop and receive a shuttle from the International Bridge Authority. There is a free annual walking event over the International Bridge in late June that usually coincides with Engineers Day. There is a 5K Walk downtown that DOES NOT CROSS THE BRIDGE on Day 2 with its own division.
The 2026 Sault International Festival of Races will take place September 26-27, 2026. Races will begin at 8:00am on both Saturday (5 Mile Bridge Run) and Sunday (Half Marathon, 5K Run, and 5K Walk). For those traveling from Canada make sure to note the bridge will have a specific closing time prior to the race (7:45-9:45am). Give yourself additional time in case of a traffic backup. The last event took place in 2025 which saw 720 participants take part in multiple races. The 5 Mile Bridge Run will run across the International Bridge on day 1 (Saturday) starting and finishing on the historic campus of LSSU. The start/finish area will now be at the LSSU Arts Center. There are views of the Soo Locks, LSSU, the St. Mary's Rapids, passing freighters, and more! There will be a half-marathon and 5k that DO NOT CROSS the International Bridge on Day 2 (Sunday) that will start/finish near the heart of downtown Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. Participants wanting to participate in both Day 1 and Day 2 races are required to register for each race separately.
You will want to carry an ID in case of a medical emergency. A passport is not required while running but recommended. All citizens traveling from Canada will still need a passport in order to travel into the US. We recommend that participants look into purchasing 1 day international health insurance from their providers. Emergency personnel will transport participants to the nearest hospital (Canada or US) in the case of a health emergency on the bridge during Day 1.
Pick your distance
Running
5 Mile Bridge Run
Virtual 5 Mile Bridge Run
Receive a medal within 2 weeks after race and a t-shirt (if purchased by t-shirt cutoff of Aug. 31).
Half Marathon
5K Run
Virtual Half Marathon
Receive a medal within 2 weeks after race and a t-shirt (if purchased by t-shirt cutoff of Aug. 31).
Virtual 5K Run
Receive a medal within 2 weeks after race and a t-shirt (if purchased by t-shirt cutoff of Aug. 31).
Virtual 5K Walk
Receive a medal within 2 weeks after race and a t-shirt (if purchased by t-shirt cutoff of Aug. 31).
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Sault Sainte Marie, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:29 AM and sets at 7:27 PM local time (EDT) in Sault Sainte Marie on September 26, 2026 — 11h 57m of daylight.
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2026 results — Sault International Festival of Races
Virtual 5 Mile Bridge Run · 4 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matthew Asquino | 45:45 | 9:09 /mi |
| 2 | Debra Miller | 58:06 | 11:37 /mi |
| 3 | Christina Travis | 1:02:11 | 12:26 /mi |
| 4 | Karen Emmerling | 1:12:53 | 14:35 /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, 8 Sault Sainte Marie events
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