June 2018
Boardman Lake Loop Launch Party
Sunday, June 24 / Noon - 4pm It's official! Join us as we launch our public campaign to help us reach our fundraising goal to complete the Loop around Boardman Lake (a 1.8 mile stretch connecting Medalie Park to 14th St.). Here's what you can look forward to at this afternoon of family fun at The Filling Station: At 11:00am, join a pre-event Fun Run hosted by the Traverse City Track Club. Jog along and imagine how AWESOME it'll be to…
Find out more »July 2018
3rd Annual Laughing Larry Ride
The 3rd Annual Bill Hendry Foundation: Laughing Larry Bike Ride will take place July 14, 2018 to celebrate the life and legacy of a remarkable man, father, husband and papa. One of Bill's favorite things about Leelanau County was the TART Trails,which runs from Suttons Bay to Traverse City. All proceeds from this event will directly assist various TART Trails projects and help keep the trail running for all residents and visitors of Leelanau County. Event Timeline Date: Saturday, July 14,…
Find out more »Ride Around Torch
Tour Overview The Ride Around Torch is an annual one-day 26, 40, 63, or 100 mile bicycle tour primarily along the scenic shores of Torch Lake, Michigan's longest and one of its most beautiful inland lakes with unusually clear, bright turquoise hued waters. Several villages and hamlets lie along the lake's shore including Alden, Eastport, Clam River and Torch River. You will enjoy a recreational, social tour that is neither a race nor a test of strength, although the very…
Find out more »Tour de TART presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Blue Care Network
The 18th annual Tour de TART is on Friday, July 20th, 2018! REGISTER HERE! VOLUNTEER HERE! TART Trails is thrilled to host the 18th Annual Tour de TART bicycle tour on Friday July 20, 2018. More than 600 people of all ages will hit the TART and Leelanau Trails for an evening ride that begins in Traverse City at Darrow Park and ends at Village Marina & Park in the Village of Suttons Bay. Riders will enjoy two food stops along the…
Find out more »August 2018
Dune Dash
Join us for the 7th Annual Dune Dash 4-mile run/walk on Saturday, August 18th. The race course showcases the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail located in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Starting and finishing at the base of the Dune Climb, runners follow the flat, paved Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail past rolling dunes and beautiful forests to the turn around point at historic Glen Haven. Don't miss your chance to experience one of the most beautiful scenic runs in Michigan. All proceeds from…
Find out more »September 2018
Vineyard 2 Bay 15k
Join us for the 5th annual Vineyard to Bay races . The 15k is a beautiful point to point course starting at Brengman Brothers at Crain Hill Vineyards (9720 S Center Hwy, Traverse City, MI 49684) and finishing at West Bay Shore Village. (5046 S West Bay Shore Dr Suttons Bay, Michigan 49682) The 5k is also point to point course that starts at L Mawby Vineyard (4519 Elm Valley Rd, Suttons Bay, MI 49682) and shares the same finish as the 15k. The earlier you…
Find out more »October 2018
10th Annual Zombie Run
Join us for the 10th Annual Traverse City Zombie Run, Saturday, October 27th, 2018 The Zombie Run has become a Traverse City Halloween tradition. What's not to like? Zombies and beer have always been a winning combination. Over the years we have seen zombies from all walks of life, or should I say death. Who will show up this year, perhaps Zombie Trump? The only thing we never saw was someone not having a good time! Right Brain Brewery will hosting…
Find out more »