Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile – Marquette, MI 2026

Date
May 8, 2026
Location
Marquette, MI
Venue
Drifa Brewing Company
Start Time
9:00 AM
Events
Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, Dead Carp 5K Run/Walk, Little Carp 1 Mile, Run the U.P. Challenge
Includes
ASICS Giveaway
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Dead Carp events in Marquette cost $25 to register for the 1-mile race, $40 for the 5K run/walk, or $50 for the 10-mile run. The races start at 9:00 AM on May 8, 2026, with Drifa Brewing Company serving as the venue. Whether you're looking for a short opener, a middle-distance effort, or a longer training run, these three distances give you options for the morning. Marquette's location on Lake Superior's shore makes it a solid destination for a spring racing weekend, and having a brewery as your race hub means post-race food and drink are handled.

From the Race Organizer
The Dead Carp has changed the long run from a 20K to a 10 Mile to celebrate Queen City Running Company's 10 years of being in business. We want to celebrate the longevity that only comes with a community such as ours that believes in us, so come run with us! The Dead Carp 10 Mile Run and 5K Run/Walk offers a beautiful course with springtime temperatures ideal for running, and combines small-race feel with big-race perks. The course is a point to point, giving you the full scenic experience of Marquette's lakeshore. Start your day with one of the flattest, fastest courses around. For those with longer distance ambitions, the 10 mile is a great way to peak your spring training, or to prepare for a summer marathon. Use it as a race, training run, fun run, whatever you desire! For those interested in a shorter distance to tackle, there is also a 5K run/walk option. Coming back will be the Little Carp 1 Mile Race! This race will be available to kids 12 and under. Post race shindig to be hel

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile – Marquette, MI 2026?

Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile – Marquette, MI 2026 takes place on May 8, 2026. The race is held in Marquette, Michigan.

Where is Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile – Marquette, MI 2026 held?

Dead Carp 10 Mile Run, 5K Run/Walk, and Little Carp 1 Mile – Marquette, MI 2026 is held at Drifa Brewing Company in Marquette, Michigan.

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