Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run 2026 — Charlevoix, MI

Date
August 8, 2026
Location
Charlevoix, MI
Venue
09223 McSauba Road
Start Time
8:45 AM
Entry Fee
$12.00 – $35.00
Events
Lope for Loons 6K Trail Race, Kids Fun Run
Includes
T-Shirt
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6K Trail Run Start time: 9:00 AM Professionally timed Trail terrain, dirt, sand, roots, tough climbs (ski hill) Get a loon T-shirt with your registration fee. The design is done by the same artist as Charlevoix Running Company's logo (emily cooper creations). Top finishers overall and masters level win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes Loon cookies, bananas and snack at the finish One aid station near the lodge Fun Run Start time 8:45 (right before 6k) Kids run 1000m or less from the playground to the finish line Shirts for kids Running clock Who Will Benefit? Money raised will go to the Little Traverse Conservancy to provide updated signage to help protect loons at boat launches around our area. Money will also go to support Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure. Registration Packet pickup is at Charlevoix Running Company (327 Bridge st) Friday From 2-6pm. Or right before the race 8-8:45AM outside Mt McSauba Ski Lodge. Parking Park in Mt. McSauba ski hill parking lot Bathrooms

Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run 2026 — Charlevoix, MI

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