2021 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Race

Register for 2021 Mackinac Island Lilac Festival Race

Join us on Saturday, June 5, 2021 for a great early summer race on Mackinac Island and help kick off the 71st Mackinac Island Lilac Festival!

For over 37 years, runners and walkers have come together to enjoy the early season beauty of Mackinac Island and a great race. The course will provide you with beautiful sights of the tree-covered paved roads through the center of the Island, and tremendous lake views with the Mackinac Bridge on the horizon.

Change in Race Start and Distance!
Due to Covid 19 social distancing requirements, for 2021 we are not able to run the traditional course through downtown Mackinac Island as planned.  Instead, we will begin the race in front of Mission Point's Straits Lodge heading to Truscott, then travel the traditional course to finish at the school (approximately 5.5 miles).  The start line will feature "rolling start", open from 8 am - 9:30 am, allowing participants the opportunity to be well distanced and enjoy a safe race.  Note:  The Mackinac Island Public School building will be closed to all race participants and staff, so please plan to exit the finish area when you've completed your race (and received your medal and post race snacks).

We appreciate your understanding as we work through these unique and challenging times.  We are also grateful to the Mackinac Island City Council, Tourism Board, Island businesses and Mission Point Resort for working with us to find a way to safely hold the Lilac Festival Run and Walk in 2021. We look forward to a safe and fun event!

Registration is limited to 750
To allow time for packaging and mailing, we will close registration when we reach 750.