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Canal Run

Saturday, July 18, 2026

Hancock, Michigan

$50Price
7/18/2026 07:30Start
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The Experience

Following the rolling hills along the Portage Lake Shipping Canal, the Canal Run offers four distances for runners and walkers of all levels, including a half marathon, 10-mile run, 10-mile walk, five-mile run, five-mile walk and two-mile fun run/walk. The Canal Run also features adaptive races for wheelchair or blade participants! 

Official events include:

Half MarathonBob Olson 10 Mile Run5 Mile Run10 Mile Walk5 Mile Walk2 Mile Fun Run/WalkKid's DashAdaptive categories for the Half, 10 Mile and 2 Mile distances

The Canal Run is self-sustaining, bringing in enough money in registration fees and sponsorships to cover all the costs. Since 2011, the organizing committee has been able to donate over $30,000 to area non-profit organizations as part of its Canal Run Gives Back program.

Race Details

Race Day

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · 7/18/2026 07:30

Start Location

400 Quincy St, Hancock, MI 49930

Course

Loop

Also Offers

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Giveaway

T-Shirt

Registration

Register online — $50

Race Website

Official race information

Historical Weather

Avg High

75°F

Avg Low

59°F

Precip

0.2 in

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Wind

9.9 mph

72% humidity·Based on 5-year historical data

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