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Run the Pier Running Festival

Manistee, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 25 Jul, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $35.00 – $70.00

About the Event

Run the Pier (RTP5K) is an annual running event held in Downtown Manistee. The race takes participants out and onto Manistee’s north pier and around its iconic lighthouse as part of a 5K and 10K. For runners who wish have a bit more of a challenge a 1/2 marathon and Full Marathon options are available. There will be 500 total finisher awards, so run fast. An Official Running festival T-shirt for each participant will be included as part of your registration along with additional swag items TBD.. These races take the athletes on a beautiful winding run along scenic lakeshore drive for the Full Marathon. The Half Marathon route is undergoing changes. All Routes will be posted on our website and added to the participant newsletter once finalized. Be patient and stay tuned. Annual participation brings 500 plus athletes to Manistee from out of town. This year Run the Pier will be held on Saturday July 26th. Post race adult beverages (Beer) will be available with proceeds from the sale going directly to Stomp out Cancer of Manistee.

RTP5K was founded in 2018 as a method of raising funds for local non-profits. In 2021 the non-profit Run the Pier Foundation was dissolved, and operational responsibility was placed in the hands of NOMI. NOMI remains committed to the mission established by the original roots of RTP5K. Elements of the original foundation remain involved with the race and establishing the annual beneficiary.

Races Offered

Run the Pier Full Marathon

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 26.2 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$70.00

Run the Pier 1/2 Marathon

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$50.00

Run the Pier 10K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Running

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08:05

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$45.00

Run The Pier 5K

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:15

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$35.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Manistee.

thermostat Temperature

15.9° / 26.5°

wb_sunny Feels like

15.7° / 26.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

12h 40m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.4 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:15

nightlight Sunset

21:22

About Manistee

Learn more about the host city, Manistee.

Manistee is located on the shores of Lake Michigan in the northwestern lower peninsula of Michigan, about 65 miles south of Traverse City. Manistee offers small town charm with beautiful beaches, great fishing, and the Manistee National Forest. For vacationers Manistee has a lot to offer but it may be more notable for what it doesn't: large crowds, high prices, heavy traffic and tacky tourist traps.