Saturday, August 1, 2026
14th Annual
Port Oneida Run
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
5K 10K Half Marathon
Join us for this unique event! The only run where the courses traverse through the scenic hills and tranquil level pastoral pathways of the Port Oneida Rural Historic District, within Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Port Oneida is celebrated as “one of the most prized historic landscapes in the country” and showcases historic farms and barns from the 1800’s nestled in the rolling hills and picturesque trails alongside Lake Michigan. Port Oneida is also home of Pyramid Point, a favorite of residents and visitors.
Come for the run & make a day of exploring the park, a true outdoor museum! Bring your blanket or lawn chair to cheer on runners and enjoy post-celebration activities.
The 14th Annual Port Oneida Run serves as a vital fundraiser for Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear, a dedicated non-profit partner helping to preserve Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for over 25 years!
Get to Know Your Race
- Heritage 5K Run or walk. A flat & fast course on the crushed gravel Heritage Trail and a dirt road. Strollers & leashed dogs allowed (this race only). One water/aid station past mile 1.
- Tillers 10K Shares a a loop with the half Marathon before branching off to come back to the home base. The course is flat and then one VERY steep climb loop up past pyramid point, then down hill, and flat for the remainder. A combination of trail running, gravel and paved back roads. Please check the map for elevations. Water/Aid stations – mile 3; near mile 4; just after mile 5 with porta- jon. Check out this video of 10K from 2017 \
- Homesteaders Half Marathon – This is flat and then VERY hilly climb, then flat again for the remainder. The course is dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement. The route goes up past the Pyramid Point trailhead then down to Bohemian road. See the map for elevations. Water/Aid stations – mile 3, before mil 4; between mile 4 & 5; between mile 6 & 7 with porta jon (returning 11 & 12); between mile 8 & 9.
- Kid’s Schoolhouse Dash – run to the Port Oneida Schoolhouse and back. 1/4 mile total
- Scroll down for maps
Race Details
LOCATION
- Port Oneida Heritage Center, Olsen Farm, 3164 W. Harbor Drive (M-22), Maple City, Michigan 49664.
- Just four miles north of Glen Arbor, west of Port Oneida road.
- Registration, Start & Finish is at the Big Red Barn
- PARKING: On site at the Olsen Farm; follow the signs.
PACKET PICKUP
- Only available on race day morning.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Earlier starts this year!
- 6:30 – 7:40 Packet pick up and walk-on registration at the Port Oneida Heritage Center/Olsen Farm.
- 7:20 Half Marathon starts
- 7:40 10K starts
- 8:00 Flat and Fast 5K run/walk starts
- 8:10 Kids Schoolhouse Dash
- 11:30 All Courses Close
POST-RACE
- Great food
- Unique awards!
- Kids will want a picture with our mascot Ida the cow before or after the Schoolhouse Dash.
RACE INFO.
- Professional chip timing by Michigan Running Foundation
- Pin race bibs horizontally and unobstructed on the OUTSIDE and FRONT of your clothing as close to the waist as possible to ensure accurate finish times; do not bend or tear bibs.
- All races start and end at the historic Olsen Farm’s Big Red Barn
- Wave starts will be used to avoid crowding on the trail
- Pets: Animals are only allowed in the farmyard and only in the 5k run/walk event. All pets must be well controlled and always be kept on a short leash
- The race will take place rain or shine (but not lightening)
REGISTRATION – in the big red barn
- Half Marathon $90 After 7/15 $110
- 10K $60 After 7/15 $75
- Flat 5k $35 After 7/15 $45
- Kid’s Schoolhouse Dash – free
- Payment: cash, credit card or check.
- Online registration closes Friday, July 31 at 5 pm
- Entries are nonrefundable and nontransferable.
- Runners under 18 year’s old require a parent’s signature on reg. forms
Walk-On’s Welcome!
HATS
- All 5k, 10K, and 1/2 marathon runners registered will receive a Dri-Fit running hat if registered by July 15.
- After July 15, hat will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
AWARDS
- First overall male & female awards will be given for each of the three races
- Age Groups: 12 and under, See registration page for age groups
- All runners will receive a participant award. You or a designated person must be present to receive your award; no awards will be mailed.
- Children 10 and under can join our short race to the Schoolhouse and receive a ribbon and sour cherry patch candy from Cherry Republic
NATIONAL PARK POLICIES
- A National Park pass is required.
- Help keep the park free of invasive species! Please clean shoes of mud and debris, soil and seed, prior to coming to the race to prevent introduction of invasive plant material. Learn more at playcleango.org.
LODGING
This area is a tourist destination. Make your lodging reservations early.
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