2024 Door County Runs and Rides
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We’ve made your planning easy with this guide to getting active with 2024 Door County runs and rides to check out. If you want to plan to take on many runs, consider signing up for the Run the Door race series.
Door County has become a hotbed for silent sports competition and experiences. Whether you want to test yourself in a 5k, step up to a half marathon, or push yourself to tackle a swim, bike and run for 70 combined miles, you can find your challenge on the Door Peninsula.
April 20
Southern Door Trail Trot, Brussels
Two-mile run/walk on the Southern Door school trail and throughout the school forest. Last year, over 180 participants signed up.
runsignup.com/Race/WI/Brussels/SouthernDoorTrailTrotRunWalk
2-mile walk/run
April 20
Barney Fun Run, Sister Bay
Two routes – 1.84 and 3.89 miles around Sister Bay.
May 4
Door County Half Marathon and Nicolet Bay 5k
Peninsula State Park, Fish Creek
13.1 mile run, 5k
Hailed as one of the best runs in the Midwest, the 16th annual Door County Half Marathon includes “13.1 of the most scenic miles you’ll ever run,” according to Jenny Hadfield of Runner’s World. Enjoy a closed USATF-certified road course that takes you along the shore, through the woods, and atop the bluffs of Peninsula State Park. Finish with music, beer and friends at Nicolet Bay.
May 11, 2024
Blossom Run, Egg Harbor
2-mile and 5-mile courses, plus a 1-mile option for kids 12 and under.
doorcountyymca.org/events/blossom-run-2
May 26
Jacksonport Lake to Lake 10K, 2 Mile, Jacksonport
10k run and 2 mile fun run
runsignup.com/Race/WI/Jacksonport/JacksonportMaifest
June 15
Peninsula Century Spring Classic, Baileys Harbor
100, 62, 50, and 25-mile bicycle rides through rural countryside and shoreline vistas of northern Door County, ending with live music and a buffet from Thyme Cuisine.
peninsulacenturyspringclassic.com
June 15
Crossroads Trail Run, Sturgeon Bay
10k, 5k, and 2k trail run through the woods, meadows, and orchards in and around Crossroads at Big Creek.
July 4
Hairpin Run, Fish Creek
5k run/walk to kick off the 4th of July celebration. Door County’s largest 5k run.
July 13
Belgian Days Run, Brussels
2-mile, 4-mile run/walk.
letsdothis.com/us/e/belgian-days-runwalk-212207
July 13-14
Door County Triathlon, Egg Harbor
Youth Triathlon, July 13
Sprint Distance, July 13
Half-Iron Distance, July 14
July 20
Washington Island Rec Run, Washington Island
10k, 5k, and 2k walk/ run
Aug. 10
Shanty Days 5k, kids run, Algoma
5k run/walk, kids superhero fun run
Sept. 8
Door County Century Ride, Sturgeon Bay
100, 70, 50 and 28-mile rides
Sept. 14
Peninsula Century Fall Challenge, Sister Bay
100, metric century, 50, and 25-mile routes through northern Door County’s most scenic roads. Ends with live music, buffet from Thyme Cuisine, beer from One Barrel Brewing Co.
peninsulacenturyfallchallenge.com
Sept. 21
Door County Brewing Co. Hey Hey 5k, Baileys Harbor
5k fun run in Baileys Harbor that starts and ends at the Door County Brewing Co. taproom. Get great swag including a pint glass, free beer, and awesome shirt!
Oct. 12
Potawatomi State Park Run Wild, Sturgeon Bay
Quarter marathon, 5k run/walk, and 1/3-mile Smokey Bear Run
Oct. 26
Fall 50, Gills Rock
50-mile solo and relay run from the tip of the peninsula at Gills Rock to the base at Sawyer Park in Sturgeon Bay. Includes prizes for best team name and costume, and a huge post-race party with pizza and beer.
Nov. 2
Pen Park Trails Fest, Fish Creek
14k and 30k course in Peninsula State Park.
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Nov. 30
One Barrel 2.62 Run, Egg Harbor
A 2.62-mile run through Egg Harbor’s back roads. All runners get a One Barrel Run knit hat and a beer at the finish line!
