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Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5K

Paradise, Michigan
Saturday, October 4, 2025

Organizer's Description

October 4th, 2025, at the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum located in Paradise, Michigan.  8am start for the half-marathon and 5k which start and finish at the museum near the roundabout at the end of the parking lot.  All participants will receive a medal and discounted group rate to the Museum on October 3-4 with proof of bib.  T-Shirts are available with registration ($10 through August 31) and there will be overall and age group awards to follow the race.  A percentage of proceeds and 100% of donations in excess of registration will go towards the restoration of the GLSM Lighthouse.  2025 is also the 50-year anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald so be sure to check out the exhibit in the museum!

 

Half Marathon Prices: 

February - June: $35 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)

July - August: $45 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)

September: $50 (No T-Shirt Option)

October: $60 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 3, 8PM, NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

*Virtual Prices: $40 + ($10 T-Shirt Option through Aug. 31).  Will receive Bib, Medal, and T-Shirt (if t-shirt deadline met and paid)

 

T-Shirt: The t-shirts will be unisex sized and an option through August 31 for $10.  There will be limited size and availability for sale at packet pickup for $15 CASH.  

 

5K Prices

February - June: $20 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)

July - August: $25 + $10 (T-Shirt Option)

September: $30 (No T-Shirt Option)

October: $40 (No T-Shirt Option), REGISTRATION CLOSES OCTOBER 3, 8PM, NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION

*Virtual Prices: $40 + ($10 T-Shirt Option through Aug. 31).  Will receive Bib, Medal, and T-Shirt (if t-shirt deadline met and paid)

 

Early Packet Pickup: TBA, 4-8pm October 3rd.

 

Race Day Packet Pickup: 6:30-7:45am near the start/finish area.

 

Overall Awards: 1st Place Gender/Master (40+)/Grand Master (60+)

 

Age Group Awards: 1st Place 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

 

Course: Start/Finish from the roundabout area near the end of the parking lot.  Flat and Fast.  Out and back on Whitefish Point Road.  A minimum of 4 aid stations with water/Gatorade evenly spaced for the half marathon and 1 aid station for the 5K.  

 

 

Race Events

Virtual Shipwreck Half Marathon

Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Shipwreck Half Marathon

Distance: 13.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Shipwreck 5K Run

Distance: 3.1 Miles
Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Virtual Shipwreck 5K

Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Shipwreck 5K Walk

Start Time: 8:00:00 AM

Race Information

Great Lakes Shipwreck Half Marathon and 5K logo

Date

Saturday, October 4, 2025

End Date

October 4, 2025

Location

Paradise, Michigan

18335 N Whitefish Pointe Rd

49768

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