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Ludington Lakestride 5k, 10k, & Half Marathon

June 2027

The Ludington Lakestride is held on one of the most beautiful and scenic courses in Michigan, attracting 800-1,000 runners from around the state and beyond.

The Lakestride main event on Saturday is actually three races: the 5K run which winds its way through Cartier Park, the 10K which runs out to Decker Road and back, and the Half-Marathon. Here runners start on pavement, then enter the Ludington State Park and make their way over a sand dune. The Lake Michigan setting just adds to the beauty of this race. 

In conjunction with the main event, a 1-mile Family Fun Run is held the Friday night before the Lakestride at 6pm. 

Ludington is one of the most popular tourist cities in Michigan, thanks to our beaches, lighthouses, State Park, and events like the Lakestride Half Marathon. Below you can find specific information about the three races.

About the Ludington Lakestride

It began in 1980 and the Ludington Lakestride Half Marathon is stronger than ever. Typically held the second Saturday of June before the summer heat, the one-mile fun run kicks off the events on Friday at 6pm. 

Starting line is on the west end of Ludington Avenue in a half mile “out-and-back” run to the Marina Park Playground. This portion of the event is free and there is no pre-registration necessary.

Start Times

  • One-Mile Fun Run- Friday at 6pm
  • Half Marathon- Saturday at 8am
  • 5K- Saturday at 8:10am
  • 10K- Saturday at 8:20am

*All races start on Lakeshore Drive, near Stearns Park Beach

Packet Pick-up/Late Registration

  • Friday, 4-7pm – Lakestride Race Central at the center of Stearns Park Beach
  • Saturday, 6-8am – Lakestride Race Central at the center of Stearns Park Beach
Runners during the race. | Photo by Ludington Lakestride.

Awards

Each registration will include a Sport-tek long sleeve shirt and finisher medal.

Award ceremonies will begin after each race, starting at approximately 9:45 a.m. with the 5K. Age-group medals will be presented to the 1st–3rd place finishers in each division, and finisher plaques will be awarded to the overall male and female 1st–3rd place finishers in each race distance.

Participants must be present to receive their awards; awards will not be mailed.

Stay tuned for information on the 2027 Ludington Lakestride!

For more information on the Ludington Lakestride, please contact the event organizer:

Ludington Lakestride Committee

ludingtonlakestride.com

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