# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start! 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ?Join us on the banks of the AuSable River in Grayling, Michigan - or from the comfort of your home via our livestream broadcast - for the thrilling start of one of the greatest races on earth – the Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon!

?️ Tune in at 6:00 p.m. EDT on the AuSable River Canoe Marathon YouTube Channel or Facebook Page to catch our Livestream coverage of the Start Line Program and at 9:00 p.m. the thrilling running start of the One of the Greatest Races on Earth!

? Livestream reports will continue periodically throughout the race, overnight down the AuSable River to the Oscoda Finish Line late Sunday morning and until the official conclusion of the race about 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon.

?Join us starting at 6pm for the Opening Program, emceed by Camren Wilson-Money and special guests.  Our Opening Program will include some new special features this year and we're so excited to debut them!  Paddler introductions will begin around 6:45pm.

? The starting gun will sound promptly at 9pm signaling the iconic lemans-style running start through the streets of Grayling to the banks of the AuSable where the two-person teams will paddle non-stop 14-19 hours through the night, finishing Sunday in Oscoda, some 50,000-70,000 paddle strokes later. ?

?Take it from us – it only takes one hair-raising, spine-tingling, adrenaline pumping, feel the excitement and electricity in the air- AuSable Marathon start to GET HOOKED!!!

?Show of hands for who's gonna be there?! See you on the banks of the AuSable, paddle pals!!

#arcm
#arcm78
#HupAllNight
#marathoncanoeracing
@triplecrownofcanoeracing
#RoadToTheTripleCrown ?
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grayling/consumers-energy-78th-ausable-river-canoe-marathon-prerace-program-and-start/200030201118157
- **Event Categories**: sports, marathons, virtual
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 716

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grayling
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: AuSable River, Grayling, Mi
- **lat**: 44.659637847478
- **long**: -84.711648905327
- **full address**: AuSable River, Grayling, Mi, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start!  being held?
  - **A:** Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start!  takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm at AuSable River, Grayling, Mi, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start! ?
  - **A:** Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start!  is organized by AuSable River Canoe Marathon.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Consumers Energy 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon - PreRace Program and Start!  is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grayling, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 710+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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