The North Mitten Half Marathon, 10k and 5k is a combination of paved roads, dirt roads and trails. The North Mitten route consists of primarily flat, open trails on Crystal Mountain property and will not climb the mountain. Both races will start and finish at the white slopeside tent near the Crystal Clipper chairlift. This is a great race for beginners and experienced runners!
Time
Waves will be added in 10-minute increments as needed to ensure social distancing requirements.
Half Marathon: 8am
10k: 8:30am
5k: 9am
Course closes at 12pm
Registration
Registration Begins January 1
Half Marathon
January 1 – 10: $65
January 11 – February 28: $75
March 1 – April 30: $80
May 1 – May 25: $85
May 29 & 30 (if available at Packet Pick Up): $90
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10k
January 1 – 10: $38
January 11 – February 28: $45
March 1 – April 30: $50
May 1 – May 25: $55
May 29 & 30 (if available at Packet Pick Up): $60
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5k
January 1 – 10: $30
January 11 – February 28: $35
March 1 – April 30: $40
May 1 – May 25: $42
May 29 & 30 (if available at Packet Pick Up): $45
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Runners must register online (coming soon!). Entry fee is non-refundable. If you are unable to participate you may transfer your number to someone else until May 1. Call North Mitten Events at 231-631-1373.
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ASPARAGUS FESTIVAL IS BACK!
Mark your calendars for Saturday June 4th!! Different day, same over the top fun festival!! More details to come!!
Happy Spring friends!
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Long before glowing acclaim from NPR and Billboard, packed shows, unforgettable festival appearances, millions of streams, and collaborations with everyone from BTS to Kaboom Collective, the journey of The Accidentals commenced in a public high school classroom in Traverse City, MI. As the story goes, concertmaster violinist Savannah Buist, and cellist, Katie Larson, raised their hands at the request for volunteers to play a music boosters concert and wound up being musical soulmates.
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6:30pm, Marquette Park, Mackinac Island – Free
With a spectacular backdrop, our summer concert series takes place on the lawn of a National Historic Landmark, Marquette Park, which is at the foothills of Historic Fort Mackinac downtown across from the marina. Bring a picnic and tune in for some great live folk, rock, country, blues—the best of Americana. All concerts are free. We recommend bringing a blanket or lawn chairs for your comfort.
Music In The Park
EVERY THURSDAY 6:30pm
MARQUETTE PARK
Rain location: Mission Point Theater
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Award-winning musician and songwriter brings good vibes with rootsy Americana in this special solo performance.
Summer Sounds Concert Series
Bring family and friends for a wonderful night of entertainment at an Art Park concert this summer. For over twenty years, concert-goers have enjoyed the fresh air, relaxed atmosphere and great music of Summer Sounds, a perfect way to spend a midsummer evening.
Concert Time
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Arrive early to allow for 1/4-mile hike to amphitheater
Seating is rustic, bring a chair pad or blanket if you’d like!
Tickets
General Admission: $15 (advance online), $20 (at the door)
Kids 12-and-under: Free
Reserve a table for $85 that seats 6. Limited number available.
Weather
Summer Sounds concerts happen rain or shine.
In the case of inclement weather, we will host indoor at Crystal Mountain.
2023 Schedule
Mark Lavengood – July 7
Seth Bernard & Jordan Hamilton – July 14
Blake Elliott & The Current Love – July 21
Youngman & Oldmen – August 4
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