# Event Details - **Event Name**: 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union includes a series of races that benefit the Top of Michigan Trails Council and the Petoskey High School Track and Cross Country teams. REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, DEC. 8, AT 9 A.M. AT https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Petoskey/TopofMichiganFestivalofRaces The course is run along the Little Traverse Wheelway, a non-motorized trail that runs from Charlevoix, through Petoskey/Bay Harbor and onto Harbor Springs. This year, our course will be out and backs from Petoskey's waterfront. The trail is an excellent venue for runners. The trail is relatively flat and has spectacular views of the Little Traverse Bay. Please note that there are a few off road sections of this route, on grass and dirt. The Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k start and end in Petoskey. The course is mostly paved, with some sections on grass and a short section on trail, connecting into the Petoskey State Park for the 10k and Half Marathon. 2026 Courses are expected to be the same as in 2025! Find course info here: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Petoskey/TopofMichiganFestivalofRaces Event Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026 Event Location: Lime Kiln Kid’s Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI 49770 Event Times: Friday Packet Pickup - 4-6 p.m. - TBD Saturday Packet Pickup - 6:30-7:15 a.m. @ Lime Kiln Kid's Fishing Pier, Bayfront Park Half Marathon Race Begins - 7:30 a.m. 10K Race Begins - 8 a.m. 5K Race Begins - 8:15 a.m. Awards - TBD Registration Fees: Half - $70 Early Registration 10K - $45 Early Registration 5K - $30 Early Registration All races will have price increases on Feb. 15, 2026, and again April 15, 2026 Registration Includes: Refreshments Finisher Medals Top Male/Female Awards T-Shirt (cut off May 12) Parking Options: - There are three parking lots along Bayfront Drive open to the public. Please do not use the marina parking lot. - The park above the bluff (Sunset Park) has a few parking spots available. - Our friends at Kilwins have offered parking in a portion of their parking lots. This map shows two sections (1&2) available for runners. Allow for enough time to park and walk to the start line. Race Contact Info If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at btn@trailscouncil.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/petoskey/11th-annual-top-of-michigan-festival-of-races-presented-by-4front-credit-union/200029614739454 - **Event Categories**: sports, festivals, marathons, workshops, trips-adventures - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 84 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Petoskey - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI - **lat**: 45.376220820992 - **long**: -84.956834024358 - **full address**: Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/a4b9b2bd1bc0a3caa5fb94cc7dc8bb631058f347c78e623e147adad3bedf2052-rimg-w1200-h704-dc31a9fd-gmir?v=1775504540 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union being held? - **A:** 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 07:30 am at Bayfront Park, Petoskey, MI, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union? - **A:** 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union is organized by Top of Michigan Festival of Races. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 11th Annual Top of Michigan Festival of Races Presented by 4Front Credit Union 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 Petoskey, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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