4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run

Sat, Aug 15, 2026, 6:30 AM EDT

Location: 715 M-553, Gwinn, Gwinn, MI 49841
Featured distance: 1.5 Miles
Type: Run

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Race feel

A good-spirited fun run at the Marquette County Fair, complete with fair admission and prizes for top finishers.

Fun
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Join the 3rd Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run for a morning of good-spirited running and walking. This untimed event welcomes all ages, offering a chance to enjoy the fair atmosphere and burn some energy before indulging in delicious food. Participants receive an exclusive race t-shirt and free admission to the fair for the day, with re-entry allowed. While not a full 5K, it's a delightful opportunity to engage with the community and celebrate the fair.

What to expect

An untimed run or walk open to all ages.
Free admission to the Marquette County Fair for the day, with re-entry.

From the organizer

Marquette County Fair Fun Run – Year 4! Lace up your sneakers and get ready to kick off fair weekend the right way—we’re back with the 4th Annual Marquette County Fair Fun Run!

This ~1.5 mile run/walk is all about fun, community, and a little friendly competition. We’ll be awarding prizes to the 1st place male and female finishers, so bring your A-game… or just come for the good time.

NEW THIS YEAR: Costume Contest! Before the race, we’re adding a little extra flair with a barnyard-themed costume contest at 10:15 AM (just before the run starts). Think cows, chickens, farmers, pigs—anything that feels at home on the farm!

We’ll crown:

Best Adult Costume – wins a Marquette County Date Night Basket (valued at $300+ and packed with goodies from local businesses) Best Kids Costume – wins a “Fluffle” Membership to the Upper Peninsula Children's Museum (valid for one year and covers two adults + all children in the household) Event Details Date: Saturday, August 15th Costume Contest: 10:15 AM Race Start: 10:30 AM Location: Marquette County Fairgrounds (starting line in front of the Go-Kart Tracks)

Registration: $25 Includes:

All-day fair admission Event T-shirt (Must be registered by June 30th to receive T-Shirt) Entry into the costume contest