The Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K will be held on March 27, 2027, at 515 E Portage Ave in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan. The event offers a 1 mile distance and a half marathon distance. The typical start time is 9:00 AM. Entry prices range from $20.00 to $40.00.
From the Race Organizer
A PARTICIPANT CAP WILL BE DETERMINED 4-6 WEEKS OUT FROM RACE DAY RESULTS LINK 2026 RESULTS LINK 2025 Celebrate the opening weekend of the Freighters passing through the Soo Locks for the beginning of the shipping season! Yooper Running Company is hosting the 3rd Annual Frozen Freighter Races in downtown Sault Sainte Marie! There will be a 5K and 10K. The races will start at 9:00am. The courses will run East along the St. Mary's River to catch some views of upbound and downbound freighters! START/FINISH AREA: Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at 515 E Portage Ave next to the Pullar Ice Arena and the Museum Ship Valley Camp. Registration Prices + Option for $20 Long Sleeve T-Shirt 2026 - $20 / $25 January - $25 / $30 February - $30 / $35 March - $35 / $40 Race Day - $40 / $45 Long Sleeve T-Shirt: $20.00/Long Sleeve T-Shirt. Select Size T-Shirts will be for sale at packet pickup. Early Packet Pickup: There will be an early packet pickup from 4-7pm on Friday at the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours (515 E Portage Ave, SSM, MI, 49783). Arrive early to pick up your bib and t-shirt. Additional t-shirts available for purchase. Race Day Packet Pickup: Race Day Packet Pickup will be available from 7:30-8:45am near the start/finish area at the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at 515 E Portage Ave. There is a parking lot at the Museum Ship Valley Camp (501 E Water St), Pullar Stadium (435 E Portage Ave), and across from the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours at a large Blue Pole Barn that says Attraction Marketing Services (1157 E Portage Ave)! Do not park at the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours as that is the staging area for the start/finish. Any other race day parking will have to be on street parking. Portage Avenue will be shut down between Johnston and Barbeau Streets from 8:45am-12pm. The remainder of the course is open to traffic so please stay in the bike lanes opposing traffic on your way out (North Side of the Road heading East) and then back (South Side of Road heading West). Pasties from Yooper Pasty will be on sale from 9am-12pm race day along with some beverages inside the lobby. Awards: All participants will receive a unique freighter medal. Long Sleeve T-Shirts are available to purchase with online registration. There will be select sizes available for purchase at packet pickup via EXACT CASH ($20) or Venmo. Overall Custom Award for Gender, Masters, and Grand Masters Winners Overall Gender Winners will receive 2 free tickets to a Famous Soo Locks Boat Tour! Age Group Awards for 1st Place: 0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ Hotels: Please check the following website for a list of lodging options. There are many hotels within several miles of downtown. Sault Sainte Marie Hotels and Motels Restrooms: There are plenty of indoor restrooms available inside the Famous Soo Locks Boat Tours Building. Their building is within 50 meters of the start/finish. Aid Stations: There will be aid stations with water, Gatorade, and snacks at the 5K and 10K turnaround. Volunteers: We will need volunteers for packet pickup, aid stations, and awards. Free or discounted entries for current or future races available. Email yooperrunning@gmail.com if interested.
Course & Travel Notes
The Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K takes place in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan on March 27, 2027, with races starting at 9:00 AM, approximately 1.5 hours after sunrise at 7:27 AM. The venue sits at 591 feet elevation. Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) is located 18.7 miles from the race venue. March typically brings average highs of 36°F and lows of 18°F in this location, with measurable precipitation occurring on approximately 40% of days.
⛰️ 591 ft elevation☀️ Typically 36°F / 18°F · 40% chance of rain✈️ Chippewa County International Airport (CIU) — 18.7 mi
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When is Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K 2027 — Sault Sainte Marie, MI?
Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K 2027 — Sault Sainte Marie, MI takes place on March 27, 2027. The race is held in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.
Where is Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K 2027 — Sault Sainte Marie, MI held?
Frozen Freighter 5K and 10K 2027 — Sault Sainte Marie, MI is held at 515 E Portage Ave in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan.
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