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Charlevoix Marathon

Charlevoix, MI
Saturday, June 21, 2025

  5 Stars from 4 Reviews

Description

The course is out-and-back beginning on Bridge Street in downtown Charlevoix. The course travels through residential neighborhoods for over 3.5 miles then onto the bike trail at Waller and US 31. The course is primarily flat, fast, shaded for the most part with some hills.

All courses start and end at the Draw Bridge in downtown Charlevoix. The course is primarily fast and flat, unless you're from Florida, then you will feel like you're climbing Everest around the 11 mile mark. We have an incredibly high rate of Boston Marathon qualifying times (18% of the entire field) on this course because it is very fast.

The courses venture through the historic neighborhoods of Charlevoix which provides great shade especially early in the morning, and then out onto our paved trail system which follows the shoreline of Lake Michigan. There is approximately four miles of running on our wooden bridge which is a great relief for the knees! All courses are an out-and-back style course which keeps the course feeling energetic but not over crowded.



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Race Information

Race Dates

2025: Saturday, June 21, 2025
2024: Saturday, June 15, 2024


Course Information

Profile: Mostly Flat
Type: Out and Back
Surface: Road/Pavement

Boston Qualifier?: Yes
World Marathon Major Qualifier?: No


Race Day Weather

Mean Temp.: 67°F (19°C)
Average High: 74°F (23°C)
Average Low: 60° F (15°C)




PR Score & Course Score

PR Score: 96.68
Course Score: 98.77


Race Size

2024: 501 Finishers
2023: 416 Finishers
2022: 386 Finishers
2021: 650 Finishers
2020: No Results
2019: 365 Finishers


BQ Percentages

2024: 18%
2023: 20%
2022: 12.2%
2021: 16.8%
2020: N/A
2019: 16.4%

Miscellaneous Information

Pace Groups?: No


Weather Averages for Last 11 Years


Race Day Temperatures

High: 68°F  (20°C)
Low: 52°F  (11°C)

Race Start Conditions

55°F  (13°C)
Humidity: 81%

Clear
E 5 mph

PR Score

268.56

Course Score

98.8





How does the Charlevoix Marathon Rank?


The Charlevoix Marathon was the 142nd largest marathon in the U.S. last year and was the 131st largest in 2022.

This year 18% of finishers qualified for the Boston Marathon and 20% of runners qualified for Boston in 2023.

This gives the Charlevoix Marathon the 55th highest percentage of Boston Marathon qualifiers in the U.S. last year and the 59th highest percentage so far in 2024.


Its Course Score of 98.77 ranks it as the 245th fastest marathon course in the U.S. and the 9th fastest course in Michigan.

The typical race time temperature and humidity levels are above the ideal range for optimal marathon performance. This, coupled with the Course Score, gives the Charlevoix Marathon a PR Score of 96.68. This PR Score ranks it as the 354th fastest marathon in the U.S. and the 11th fastest in Michigan.

Learn more about PR Scores and Course Scores on the FAQ page.


Charlevoix Marathon Elevation Chart

Max Elevation: 693 feet (211m)
Min Elevation: 583 feet (177m)

Elevation Gain: 555 feet (169m)
Elevation Loss: 555 feet (169m)


Charlevoix
Course updated 02/12/2023



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Recent Charlevoix Marathon Reviews

5 Stars from 4 Reviews
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bk's review of 2023 Charlevoix Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review


Race Tips


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)


THD's review of 2017 Charlevoix Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Well organized
A fun event


Race Tips

If you train on flats, you will find this course a little hilly with some rollers


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Easy access start and finish


MW's review of 2016 Charlevoix Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Nice course with a few small hills and one larger hill at the end. Out and back race with new views of Lake Michigan.


Race Tips

Early start time for the marathon allows for cooler temperatures and great for BQ!!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Book early and stay in Town to avoid traffic.


RC's review of 2013 Charlevoix Marathon.   

5 / 5 Stars

Review

Best race ever!!! Scenic and serene - good for first time runners or experienced runners - this is a must do!!


Race Tips

It is northern Michigan in June - it could be hot! It's an out and back run which you will love!!!good boy events puts on huge events all over the country - they are professional and fun to run with! One if the best event companies around the world of running!!!


Logistical Tips (Hotels, Restaurants, Parking, Discounts, etc.)

Book hotels early! They will sell out!!!!