The Cheboygan Area is excited for you to explore all of the trails in their region. Join us for the Tap into the Trails 5k or 10k to explore Cheboygan and the trails available to you from the heart of town. The 5k and 10k will explore how easy it is to access the North Central State Trail from downtown Cheboygan for a fairly flat course on both pavement and crushed limestone.
The 10k course will highlight both the North Central State Trail and the North Eastern State Trail, starting from Festival Square in Downtown Cheboygan.
Route Map.
Please note, a portion of this course will be on road. The Cheboygan Police Department will help out to keep traffic at bay to keep you safe.
Things to know:
- Parking and Restrooms will be available at City Hall
- This is an open course - you may encounter other trail users along the way
- We've worked with the Police Chief to ensure your safety. Roads will be closed/monitored during the event
- This is a newer race! Because of this, our timing will be informal.
- Headphones are not advised so you can be aware of your surroundings
A full list of the weekend's activities will be available soon.
Event proceeds will benefit trails in northern Michigan.
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$30.00
Sep 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:15
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Cheboygan.
Learn more about the host city, Cheboygan.
Cheboygan is a city in Mackinac Area of Michigan on Lake Huron at the mouth of the Cheboygan River.
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