Fort2Fort 5 Mile Challenge

MAY 10, 2025 | The Fort2Fort 5 Mile Challenge kicks off the footrace season on Mackinac Island, the first of four races hosted by RunMackinac each summer. The race is a fundraiser for Mackinac State Historic Parks, and Mackinac Associates members volunteer their time to hand out water and direct competitors along the course. Beginning inside the ramparts of Fort Mackinac, the race offers some of the most iconic vistas on Mackinac Island, taking participants past Arch Rock, Surgar Loaf, and Fort Holmes before returning to Fort Mackinac. Thanks to the volunteers who made the race a success! We welcomed over 430 runners and walkers in 2025!

Mackinac State Historic Parks Director Steve Brisson addresses the crowd at the Fort2Fort Race Saturday morning, May 10.
Runners and walkers wait to head through the North Sally Port to begin the Fort2Fort Race
Historic interpreter Jack Swartzinski gets ready to fire the opening rifle salute to begin the race.
The start line of the Fort2Fort Race.
Racers pass Fort Holmes.
A Mackinac Associates member passes out water to racers.
Mackinac Associates members and volunteers pass out water to racers.
A racer snags a water cup during the race.
Fort2Fort racers from near and far enjoyed the race.
Volunteers pass out water.
Fort2Fort racers enjoyed sunny weather Saturday morning, May 10.
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