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Race Overview
Join us for a scenic marathon, half marathon, and 5K run/walk in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. All races finish in Empire, MI. The Marathon and Half Marathon start at the Dune Climb with the 5K starting at Empire Beach.
The out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way.
WikipediaThe out-and-back marathon course will take runners by the “Dune Climb”, Little Glen Lake, and through the village of Glen Arbor with breathtaking views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Dunes along the way.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Sleeping Bear Marathon?
The 2026 Sleeping Bear Marathon will be held on Saturday October 3, 2026.
Is the Sleeping Bear Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
Yes, the Sleeping Bear Marathon is an official Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Sleeping Bear Marathon?
The time limit for the Sleeping Bear Marathon is 6 hours.
Sleeping Bear Marathon Weather History
Sleeping Bear Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 58°, Average Low: 50°, Average High: 66°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 52° | 54° | 57° | 60° | 62° | 63° |
| Feel | 51° | 53° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 63° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 5mph | 6mph | 7mph | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 47° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 51° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2025
Oct 4, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 65°, High: 88°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  65° | 67° | 72° | 78° | 81° | 83° |
| Feel | 65° | 67° | 72° | 78° | 82° | 83° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 2mph | 6mph | 6mph | 8mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 59° | 60° | 61° | 61° | 61° | 61° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2024
Oct 5, 2024
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 37°, High: 73°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 39° | 46° | 57° | 62° | 66° | 69° |
| Feel | 39° | 46° | 57° | 62° | 66° | 69° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 1mph | 2mph | 7mph | 13mph | 18mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 34° | 37° | 40° | 39° | 37° | 37° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2023
Oct 7, 2023
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 47°, High: 52°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp |  47° | 48° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 50° |
| Feel | 42° | 41° | 43° | 42° | 44° | 44° |
| Rain | light | light | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 12mph | 19mph | 16mph | 18mph | 14mph | 15mph |
| Dew | 42° | 43° | 45° | 43° | 44° | 44° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2022
Oct 1, 2022
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 37°, High: 66°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 38° | 42° | 51° | 59° | 62° | 63° |
| Feel | 38° | 42° | 51° | 59° | 62° | 63° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 4mph | 6mph | 4mph |
| Dew | 35° | 40° | 48° | 49° | 50° | 50° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2021
Oct 2, 2021
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 60°, High: 73°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 67° | 69° | 71° | 73° |  73° |
| Feel | 65° | 67° | 69° | 71° | 73° | 73° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 2mph | 4mph | 6mph | 7mph | 6mph |
| Dew | 58° | 59° | 60° | 60° | 61° | 61° |
| RunScore | | | | | | |
Sleeping Bear Marathon 2019
Oct 5, 2019
Partly cloudy throughout the day with late afternoon rain.
Low: 39°, High: 58°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 39° | 43° | 45° | 50° | 54° | 56° |
| Feel | 39° | 41° | 43° | 47° | 54° | 56° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 3mph | 5mph | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 35° | 38° | 39° | 42° | 43° | 43° |
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Sleeping Bear Marathon 2018
Oct 6, 2018
Cloudy skies throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 50°, High: 56°, Moderate Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° |
| Feel | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° |
| Rain | light | light | light | light | light | light |
| Wind | 0mph | 5mph | 4mph | 1mph | 7mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 56° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 55° | 54° |
| RunScore | | | | | | |
Sleeping Bear Marathon 2017
Oct 7, 2017
Partly cloudy throughout the day with a chance of rain throughout the day.
Low: 62°, High: 74°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 67° | 66° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 69° |
| Feel | 67° | 66° | 66° | 68° | 69° | 69° |
| Rain | - | light | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 12mph | 12mph | 12mph | 10mph | 12mph | 13mph |
| Dew | 63° | 63° | 63° | 64° | 64° | 64° |
| RunScore | | | | | | |
Sleeping Bear Marathon 2016
Oct 1, 2016
Cloudy skies throughout the day with rain.
Low: 59°, High: 63°, Light Rain
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 59° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 61° |
| Feel | 59° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 60° | 61° |
| Rain | - | - | light | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 6mph | 5mph | 5mph | 6mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 54° | 54° | 54° | 55° | 55° | 56° |
| RunScore | | | | | | |
Sleeping Bear Marathon 2015
Oct 3, 2015
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 47°, High: 55°
| Time | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 49° | 49° | 49° | 50° | 50° | 51° |
| Feel | 44° | 45° | 45° | 46° | 50° | 51° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 10mph | 11mph | 11mph | 10mph | 9mph | 12mph |
| Dew | 37° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 37° | 36° |
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