Queen City Half Marathon
Marquette, Michigan, United States
Jul 25, 2026 - Saturday
5k, Half-marathon
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Race Information
Marquette - the coolest city just about anywhere! With a fast and scenic course, chip-timed results, and near-award winning shirt and medal design, the Queen City Half Marathon | and Breakwater 5K are races that need to be on your summer calendar! Marquette, as you know, is one of the coolest cities anywhere, and they're going to show it off, running through some amazing neighborhoods and along Lake Superior. EPIC is the word you'll be looking for...with super-fun aid stations, a post-race 'party zone.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Some Hills
Course Type: Road
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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