2026 IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge

Sat, Jun 13, 2026, 11:00 AM EDT

Location: Marquette, MI; NMU Superior Dome, 1401 Presque Isle Ave, 49855
Type: VIRTUAL

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Run for a vital cause near Lake Superior at the Hope Starts Here Challenge, supporting brain tumor patients and families.

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For a Cause

The IncredibleBank Hope Starts Here Challenge supports the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center, dedicated to patient and family support through treatment, research, education, and advocacy. This outdoor event takes place on the northeast side of the Superior Dome, near Lake Superior, serving as the start, finish, awards ceremony, and lunch location. Participants can pick up their race materials at a pre-event expo or on race day. A virtual option is available for those unable to attend in person.

What to expect

An outdoor course near Lake Superior, with all races starting and ending at the Superior Dome.
Awards for top finishers in gender and age divisions, plus special recognition for kids in Molly's Mile.
Each registration includes an event t-shirt and lunch.

Standout details

Benefits Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center
Outdoor course near Lake Superior
Pre-event expo for packet pickup
Virtual participation option available

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Distances & registration

9 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

Half Marathon
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
31K Challenge
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $69.90
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
10K Run
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00 AM EDT · From $38.50
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 6 more options

5K Run
Sat, Jun 13, 10:15 AM EDT · From $38.50
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Leisure Walk
Sat, Jun 13, 9:45 AM EDT · From $38.50
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Molly's Mile - 12 and Under 1 mile Kids Run
Sat, Jun 13, 9:15 AM EDT · From $33.00
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Virtual Participation
Sat, Jun 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $33.00
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Mile Marker Donation
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM EDT · From $107.00
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes May 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Lunch Only
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00 AM EDT · From $10.50
Opens Feb 13, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Jun 3, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

From the organizer

The IncredibleBank - Hope Starts Here Challenge benefits the Upper Michigan Brain Tumor Center (UMBTC), which is dedicated to supporting patients and families affected by brain cancer through treatment, research, education, and advocacy.

SAME LOCATION! What can we say? It's been a hit since 2022 so once again, we'll be back at the Superior Dome with a fully outdoor event on the Northeast side of the building near Lake Superior. This will be where all races start and end, and also where we'll have our awards ceremony and lunch.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! This year, Hope Starts Here will take place on Saturday, June 13th.

PRE-EVENT EXPO! Stop by IncredibleBank's Third Street location (1101 N. Third Street, Marquette) on Friday, June 12th anytime between 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to say hi to our crew and pick up your t-shirt and bib. (Pickup will also be available at the main event on Saturday morning). While we do our best to make sure everyone gets their desired t-shirt size, please keep in mind that these are distributed as first come, first serve at the expo and on race day.

VIRTUAL OPTION: Unable to participate with us in person this year? No problem. Check out our virtual event option. Please share this option with your long distance friends. We love seeing photos of virtual HSH participants across the country! Virtual participants will receive an event t-shirt in the mail 2-4 weeks after the event.

ADDITIONAL INFO: Timed by our friends at Superior Timing. Participants are divided into divisions by gender and age, and awards are given to the top finisher in each division. All kids are winners in Molly's Mile and will receive a medal, with extra-special recognition for the top boy and girl finisher in each Molly's Mile age division! Each race registration includes an event t-shirt and lunch (the virtual option does not include lunch and is not timed or eligible for awards).

A BIG THANK YOU TO LAST YEAR'S SPONSORS!

Title Sponsor: IncredibleBank

Golden Sprocket Sponsors: Northern Michigan University; UP Health System - Marquette; TV6; Homeward

Silver Running Shoe Sponsors: UP Rehab Services; Upper Peninsula Health Plan; Subway; Craig Coccia, MD; Sonia Geschwindt, MD; Yooper Shirts; Peninsula Fiber Network; Media Brew; Advanced Center for Orthopedics & Plastic Surgery

Bronze Handle Bar Sponsors: Closner Construction; Norway Springs; Tadych's Marketplace Foods; Superior Timing; UP Rehab Medicine Associates; Double Trouble Entertainment; UP Home Health & Hospice; Carson Wealth; Body Pnch; Integra; Elizabeth Hogan, MD

Copper Challenge Sponsors: Great Northern Title & Abstract, Inc.; Just Believe; Vango's Pizza; Queen City Running Co.; Peninsula Pharmacy; Select Realty; Marquette County Title; Haleyrae.creative; OBGYN Associates of Marquette

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