Question 1

When does the race start?

Accepted Answer

The full marathon and marathon relay is 7:30 AM, the half marathon and 5K is 9:00 AM, and the 1 Mile Pebble Fun Run takes place at 6:00 PM during the EXPO on Friday night.

Question 2

Are there shuttle services to the starting lines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, The Marquette Marathon and Half Marathon will include free shuttle busing to the starting lines for your convenience. Shuttles will depart from the Superior Dome and will be for registered runners.

Question 3

Do I get a shirt?

Accepted Answer

Yes! All participants for the full marathon, marahton relay, half marathon, and 5K receive a unisex shirt.

Registrations after August 1st are considered a “late registration”.  Shirt sizes are not guaranteed and may be exchanged at the Expo on a first come, first serve basis.

Question 4

Where and when is packet pickup?

Accepted Answer

Packet pick-up will take place during the EXPO on Friday, September 4, at the Superior Dome from 3-8 PM.

*We will be offering race-day pickup, which will be inside the doors of the main entrance to the Superior Dome, between the hours of 5:45-7:15 AM. A PHOTO ID MUST BE SHOWN FOR EACH PACKET BEING PICKED UP.

*NOTE: Because of our tight bussing schedule, we highly encourage you to pick your race day packet up at the EXPO. RACE DAY PACKETS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE AT THE STARTING LINE LOCATIONS.

Question 5

Where does the 5k start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The 5k starts outside at the East end of the Superior Dome and finishes at the same finish line as the Marathon, Half Marathon, and Marathon Relay.

Question 6

Where does the Kid's Pebble Race start?

Accepted Answer

The Kid’s Pebble Race starts outside at the East end of the Superior Dome and finishes at the same finish line as the Marathon and Half Marathon.

Question 7

Can I pick up my 5k Bib in the morning?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can pick up your 5k Bib inside the Dome at the East end of the Dome from 8 to 8:45am before the race.

Question 8

Are strollers allowed on the course?

Accepted Answer

Strollers WILL NOT BE PERMITTED on the course for the Full Marathon or Half Marathon.

Strollers WILL BE PERMITTED for the Wildcat 5K!

Question 9

How old must I be to run?

Accepted Answer

Participants must be 18 years of age or older on race day to run either the Marathon or Half Marathon.

* If you will not be at least 18 years of age on race day and still wish to run in either the Marathon or Half Marathon, a parent/legal guardian must sign a waiver and send it to the NMU Ticket Office at 1401 Presque Isle Avenue, Marquette, Michigan. The waiver form can be found here

There is no minimum age requirement for the Wildcat 5K.

Question 10

Can I bring my own pacer(s), crew(s), or mobile aid station?

Accepted Answer

No, runners are NOT permitted to bring their own personal pacer, crew, or mobile aid station.

Question 11

Can I have a bag shuttled from starting line to finish area?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there will be a station near the starting line where you can drop your bag. A race day volunteer will collect the bags and bring them back to the finish line for you to pick up.

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