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Race date: July 18, 2026.

Key facts

DateJuly 18, 2026
LocationHancock, Michigan, United States
EventsHalf Marathon, 10 Miler, 5 Miler, 2 Miler, Kids' Run
Official sourceRegistration and official site

About

Challenge - running_only. Following the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal, the Canal Run offers four distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk, five-mile run, five-mile walk and two-mile fun run/walk. The Canal Run also features adaptive races for wheelchair or blade participants! Official events include: Half MarathonBob Olson 10 Mile Run5 Mile Run10 Mile Walk5 Mile Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkKid's DashAdaptive categories for the Half, 10 Mile and 2 Mile distances The Canal Run is self-sustaining, bringing in enough money in registration fees and sponsorships to cover all the costs. Since 2011, the organizing committee has been able to donate over $30,000 to area non-profit organizations as part of its Canal Run Gives Back program.

Location

Address400 Quincy St, Hancock, MI, 49930

Course

SurfaceRoad

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