Run before Walk 5K

The Run before Walk 5K is a scenic running event held in Saint Ignace, Michigan, on August 31, 2025, just before the famous Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk. The 5K course starts at Bridge View Park on Boulevard Drive, offering stunning views of the Mackinac Bridge and surrounding waters. The route features a smooth, hard-packed limestone gravel surface and includes an aid station at the turnaround point.

The event is limited to 150 participants, with no race day registration. Finishers receive medals crafted by a local artisan, and age group winners earn stained glass medallions. The race is professionally timed with chip technology, and refreshments are provided at the finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.