White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay
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Event overview
The White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay is scheduled for Sunday, March 22, 2026, in Comstock Park, Michigan, on the southern section of the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail. The race offers two event options: a team relay and a solo full marathon. Entry fees listed in the source are $60 for the relay and $80 for the solo full marathon. Prices increase after March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
- 26.2 miles - Team relay or solo full marathon
Course, teams and logistics
The full course is 26.2 miles on the White Pine Trail. The relay is organized as three legs running north and three legs returning south, with suggested exchange zones and aid at Rogue River Park (Belmont), Rockford Shoe Depot (Rockford) and near the Russell Road parking area. The trail crosses public roads and is not closed for the event; participants are responsible for their own safety when crossing. Parking is available near Vitale's and at other nearby lots, though the Vitale's lot is closed to participants; teams are responsible for their own transportation. Packet pickup is scheduled Saturday, March 8 at Third Nature Brewing from 1:00pm to 4:00pm, with limited pickup available the following day. All participants receive event items including a finisher shirt, custom medal, one meal and one drink ticket redeemable at Vitale's, race discounts, raffle entry and free photos by StellaFly. The solo marathon is an unsupported option and no race transportation is provided. The event will be cancelled only in case of lightning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.