Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Run
- Date
- Last held May 22, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Traverse City, Michigan
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Official race websiteStart location and course
1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsHalf Marathon
Marathon
10K
Aggregated from official results (Michigan Running Foundation) for Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Run?
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:27 or better, the top quarter in 1:53:42, and half the field in 2:07:10; the last tenth came in after 2:48:45.
At the 2026 Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 2:58:41 or better, the top quarter in 3:20:35, and half the field in 3:54:26; the last tenth came in after 5:05:20.
At the 2026 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 49:15 or better, the top quarter in 56:25, and half the field in 1:05:43; the last tenth came in after 1:35:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 1:45:16 | 1:22:00 |
| 20-29 | 1:17:46 | 1:08:03 |
| 30-39 | 1:23:27 | 1:16:37 |
| 40-49 | 1:28:38 | 1:22:52 |
| 50-59 | 1:39:30 | 1:30:22 |
| 60-69 | 1:55:43 | 1:39:38 |
| 70+ | 2:33:44 | 2:13:48 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
How fast is it?
About average for Michigan half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:42, against 1:52:52 in a typical Michigan half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Marathon: Faster than most Michigan marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 marathon field finished under 3:20:35, against 3:44:36 in a typical Michigan marathon, so times here run 11 percent faster.
- 10K: Slower than most Michigan 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 56:25, against 53:36 in a typical Michigan 10K, so times here run 5 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Race details
- Where
- 1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686Map
- Course
- Road
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (May 22, 2026)
- Status
- The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: Shakeout Run, Yoga in the Park, Virtual Training Program, Parking Pass - Half Marathon Start, VIP Experience.
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Quick answers
- When is Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids Fun Run?
- The next date has not been announced.
- How much does it cost?
- See the registration page for current pricing.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 2,921 runners finished the Half Marathon; the median finish was 2:07:10 and the winner ran 1:05:54.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:53:42, against 1:52:52 in a typical Michigan half marathon, so times here are about average.
- Where does it start?
- 1150 Milliken Dr., Traverse City, MI 49686.
From the organizers
Celebrating its 44th Anniversary, the Bayshore Marathon has become a “must run” for runners throughout the Midwest and beyond. Many runners return year after year to enjoy the scenic courses which run along the shores of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Hosted by Traverse City Track Club, Bayshore features a 10K, half marathon a full marathon, and a kids 1.2 mile fun run. The number of runners in all three races is limited to ensure a more enjoyable experience.
Traverse City Track Club uses proceeds from Bayshore to sponsor many running and health related activities in and around Northwest Michigan.