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Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run

Sat, Aug 8, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Charlevoix, MI
09223 McSauba Road, 49720
Type
TRAIL
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Lope through Charlevoix's trails for a good cause, featuring tough climbs, professional timing, and a fun kids' run.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Family Friendly

The Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run invites you to Charlevoix, MI for a challenging and rewarding experience. This professionally timed event features tough vertical climbs on dirt, sand, and roots. Your participation directly supports the Little Traverse Conservancy's efforts to protect loons and enhances Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure. Top finishers can earn Altra trail shoes, and all registrants receive a custom loon T-shirt. A Kids Fun Run makes this a welcoming event for families.

What to expect

  • Navigate a challenging trail course with dirt, sand, roots, and tough vertical climbs.
  • Receive a unique loon T-shirt designed by Emily Cooper Creations.
  • Kids can enjoy their own fun run from the playground to the finish line.

Standout details

  • Supports loon protection and outdoor education
  • Challenging trail terrain with tough climbs
  • Altra trail shoes for top finishers
  • Custom loon T-shirt included

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

2 options

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

  • 1K

    Sat, Aug 8, 10:00 AM EDT · From $14.22

    Opens Apr 6, 2026, 11:59 AM EDT · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 6K

    Sat, Aug 8, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.60

    Opens Jan 23, 2026, 1:08 PM EST · Closes Aug 8, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Trail + hills, warm-day exposure

  • Mostly trail
  • Warm season

The course

  • Trail
  • Hilly
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

6K Trail Run

Start time: 9:00 AM Professionally timed Trail terrain, dirt, sand, roots, tough verticle climbs Get a loon T-shirt with your registration fee. The design is done by the same artist as Charlevoix Running Company's logo (emily cooper creations). Top finishers overall and masters level win a FREE pair of ALTRA trail shoes Fun Run

Kids run 1000m or less from the playground to the finish line Shirts for kids

Who Will Benefit?

Money raised will go to the Little Traverse Conservancy to provide updated signage to help protect loons at boat launches around our area. Money will also go to support Mt. McSauba's outdoor education infrastructure.

Registration

Packet pickup is at Charlevoix Running Company (327 Bridge st) Friday From 2-6pm. Or right before the race 8-8:45AM.

Parking

Park in Mt. McSauba ski hill parking lot Bathrooms available SPONSORS

CHARLEVOIX RUNNING COMPANY

ALTRA

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