Run 906

Run 906 Race Information

<p><a href="https://my.raceresult.com/357392/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2025 Results</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://img.gg/WBB3y9M" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2024 Race Day Photos</a></p> <p><a href="https://my.raceresult.com/304250/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">2024 Results</a></p> <p> </p> <p>*Previously Run Before Walk 5K (2024 and 2025)</p> <p> </p> <p>Join Yooper Running Company on the Sunday before Labor Day to celebrate the Yooper Area Code of 906 with a 9.06K.  The race takes place along one of the most gorgeous, stunning, and little-known views of the Mackinac Bridge at 9:00am. The start/finish is in Bridge View Park located at W69 Boulevard Drive, St. Ignace, MI 49781.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Entry Limitations:</strong>  A limit will be developed 6 weeks out from race day.  <strong>ONLINE REGISTRATION ONLY.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Registration Dates &amp; Prices:</strong></p> <p>2025: $25.00 &#43; $15 T-Shirt Option</p> <p>January-June: $30.00 &#43; $15 T-Shirt Option</p> <p>July-August: $35.00 &#43; $15 T-Shirt Option</p> <p>September: $40.00 &#43; $15 T-Shirt Option</p> <p><strong>Online Registration Only</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Bib Pickup Details:</strong>  <em>An early bib pickup time/location will be updated in August.</em>  There will also be a race day bib pickup from 7:00am-8:30am near the start/finish area.  Bridge View Park is located at W69 Boulevard Dr., St. Ignace, MI, 49781.  It is the park immediately west over the Mackinac Bridge on the St. Ignace side.  You will need to take the 1st exit over the bridge traveling North (344A), turn left on US2, then turn left again on Boulevard Drive to head back down the hill to Bridge View Park on your left.  If you are traveling South on I-75 you can get to Bridge View Park by taking the last exit just before the toll booths on the right.  </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Medals:</strong> Medals will be given to all participants that finish the 9.06K. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>T-Shirts: </strong>Yooper Running Company Run 906 Shirts $15 option when registering.  Will update with photo in 2026.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Age Group Awards:</strong> 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80&#43;.  1st place award in each age group will receive a unique award.</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Overall Awards:</strong> Top Male and Female, top Master Male and Female (40&#43;), and top Grand Master Male and Female (60&#43;) will receive a unique award. </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Timing: </strong> Yooper Running Company times their own events with the Race Results 5000s Decoder utilizing bibs with double transponders for accurate chip timing.  A live results link will be added to this section as well as included in an email 1-2 days prior to race day!</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Parking:</strong> Parking will be available in a grass lot at Bridge View Park.  We ask to avoid parking in the main asphalt lot to allow travelers, that are not participating in the race, ample parking space.  Parking is free.    </p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Course Details: </strong>The course will start in a grassy section of Bridge View Park at the 12 foot tall Yooper Running Company blow up arch (you can&#39;t miss it).  You will proceed to Boulevard Drive and run/walk West for 4.53Km before turning around to head towards the finish.  There are excellent bridge and water views in both directions along the course.  Boulevard Drive is composed of hard packed limestone gravel.  There are a few potholes but otherwise it is a smooth road.  Make sure not to trespass on beach areas for pictures as most areas are privately owned along the course.  Refreshments provided include water, gatorade, juice boxes, chips, fruit snacks, bananas, and an assortment of cookies at the finish.  There will be an aid station at the turn around with water and gatorade.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Do not miss out on this once in a lifetime event.  We hope to see you there!</p>