Port Oneida Run

 Saturday, August 1, 2026

16th Annual Port Oneida Run

 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 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 16th 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!

 

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)

Tillers 10K  - to Pyramid Point

A loop combination of trail running, gravel and paved back roads in the areas of rolling hills. Expect a steep, long hill going up Basch Road past the Pyramid Point trailhead parking lot- perfect for runners who love a challenge!  

Homesteaders Half Marathon -  to Pyramid Point

A combination of dirt/grass trail running, gravel trails and roads, and pavement. Expect a steep, long hill going up Basch Road past the Pyramid Point trailhead parking lot- perfect for runners who love a challenge!  

Course Map: Water and Aid Stations

LOCATION

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore at the 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 is only available race day morning 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

6:30 – 8:00 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     Kid's Schoolhouse Dash - 1/4 mile

11:30   All Courses Close

 

POST-RACE

• Great food

• Unique awards!

RACE INFORMATION 

• 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

• 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)

• Water stations are placed every roughly every 3 miles along the courses, however, this race does take place in August and we encourage runners to carry their own hydration (bring your camelback!) 

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, 1/4 mile total – free

• Payment: cash, credit card or check.

• Online registration closes Friday, July 31st 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!

DRI-FIT RUNNING HATS

Participants registered for the 5k, 10K, and 1/2 marathon will receive a Dri-Fit running hat if registered by July 15th.
After July 15, hats will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

AWARDS

All runners will receive a participant award.

Children 10 and under can join our short Kids Dash and receive a ribbon and sour cherry patch candies from Cherry Republic.

There will also be awards for each age group.

Age Groups: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-75, 76--80, 80+

 

TRAVERSE CITY TRACK CLUB

The Port Oneida Run is a Traverse City Track Club Grand Prix Race! TCTC Members, come race and earn some points!

 

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.

LODGING

This area is a tourist destination. Make your lodging reservations early.

Port Oneida 5K: Dri-Fit Hat

Port Oneida 10K: Dri-Fit Hat

Port Oneida Half Marathon: Dri-Fit Hat