

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Queen City Gala 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Leave your running shoes at home and join us for a night to celebrate the 2025 running season, recognize the community’s accomplishments, and enjoy an evening of camaraderie and connection. The Queen City Gala brings together runners, supporters, and friends from all over the Upper Peninsula for a memorable evening in the heart of Marquette.The evening will include special recognitions, community awards, and reflections on a year of dedication, perseverance, and shared success. 

The evening is also about looking ahead—sharing what’s to come in the year of 2026, from new events to new goals, and all the ways we’ll continue to grow stronger together. Because running is never just about the miles. It’s about the people, the stories, and the spirit that carry us forward. The Queen City Gala will be a reminder of how far we’ve come and an inspiration for how much farther we'll go, together.

Attendees will enjoy one complimentary beverage, hors d’oeuvres, and entertainment in a warm, welcoming atmosphere. 

The ceremony will highlight accomplishments from across the running community and recognize those who have truly gone the extra mile. Awards have been voted on by a committee. 

Award Categories
Female Runner of the Year
Male Runner of the Year
Race Director of the Year
Newcomer of the Year
Breakthrough Runner of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Performance of the Year

Event Schedule
6:00–6:45 PM – Cocktail Hour &amp; Hors d’oeuvres / Silent Auction
Proceeds from the silent auction will benefit  Special Olympics.
6:45–7:45 PM – Ceremony &amp; Award Recognition
7:45–10:00 PM – Music &amp; Dancing
Dress is semi- formal. All are welcome to gather, celebrate, and look ahead to another inspiring year on the trails and roads of the Upper Peninsula.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/marquette/queen-city-gala/200029041485317
- **Event Categories**: sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 124

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/QueenCityGala?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=marquette-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Marquette
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Ore Dock Brewing Co.
- **lat**: 46.541872073333
- **long**: -87.394025235556
- **full address**: Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855-4608, United States

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Queen City Running Company (https://allevents.in/org/queen-city-running-company/26162406)

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- **Alt text**: thumbnail
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 06:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W Spring St, Marquette, MI 49855-4608, United States
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Queen City Running Company
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** sports, trips-adventures, nonprofit
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about Queen City Gala  ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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