Grand Island Trail Marathon
Grand Island Trail Marathon circles Lake Superior terrain near Munising, mixing hardwood forest, sandstone cliffs and beaches with ferry-access adventure.
Quick facts
- Remote Lake Superior island course
- Ferry access to Williams Landing
- Hardwood forest, cliffs and beaches
- Separate marathon within Grand Island Trail Runs
About the Grand Island Trail Marathon
Grand Island Trail Runs stages this remote marathon from Williams Landing under Aravaipa's Great Lakes Endurance program. The ferry approach makes race-day logistics part of a memorable Upper Peninsula outing.
Course
The 26.2-mile trail route follows the island's perimeter through forest, shoreline, beaches and sandstone-cliff scenery. Natural surfaces and isolated stretches demand more self-management than an urban marathon.
Race-day weather
Late July beside Lake Superior can be pleasantly cool or turn warm and humid, with lake wind and rain possible. Conditions may differ sharply between exposed shoreline and sheltered forest.
Past Grand Island Trail Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, July 25, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
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We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Grand Island Trail Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
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