Located in the remote, wild northeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the Two Hearted River captured the imagination of Ernest Hemingway in his novel “The Big Two Hearted River.” In addition to world class trout fishing this region features one of the most remarkable stretches of shoreline in the entire Lake …
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Located in the remote, wild northeastern Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the Two Hearted River captured the imagination of Ernest Hemingway in his novel “The Big Two Hearted River.” In addition to world class trout fishing this region features one of the most remarkable stretches of shoreline in the entire Lake Superior basin. Runners in the 50K and Marathon will experience this rugged coastline first hand via single track on high bluffs and more intimate shoreline forests. In addition, the race course winds inland along the shores of Culhane Lake and the Little Two Hearted River. The course is 80% single track and 20% dirt forest road or two track.
This course has the capacity to transform the way you see nature and the world. The half marathon is a challenging loop that takes runners through old growth white pine forest and along the much loved ridge on the southern shore of Clark Lake. All races finish at the Upper Tahquamenon Falls, second highest east of the Mississippi. Camp 33 Brew Pub is located 200 meters from the finish.
Great Lakes Endurance
Great Lakes Endurance operates trail running events in the Great Lakes Region since 2000. Founded by local trail runner Jeff Crumbaugh, the events will now be operated by Aravaipa Running. We hope you’ll join us for some spectacular and wild trail running races in Michigan!
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Incredible Trail Race!
I have run the Two Hearted Trail Half Marathon twice and the Two Hearted Trail Marathon once. Both are incredible courses. They are completely separate courses aside from a short … MORE
I have run the Two Hearted Trail Half Marathon twice and the Two Hearted Trail Marathon once. Both are incredible courses. They are completely separate courses aside from a short area where they overlap near the finish. The half marathon is a scenic loop with a panoramic views overlooking Clark Lake and inland forests and bogs. The full runs on bluffs overlooking Lake Superior before turning inland through lightly traveled single track trails in the middle of the U.P.
The trails are highly runnable aside from a few muddy areas in the half marathon, which are also a lot of fun. The race is impeccably well organized with the staff and volunteers super helpful, enthusiastic, and friendly. I will definitely run this race again. It is in one of the most scenic locations in Michigan (and the country), so you really can’t go wrong. Tahquamenon Falls, Lake Superior, and Paradise Michigan make for an incredible weekend getaway to run a trail race.