White Pine Thaw Marathon
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Race Day
25–43°F · Feels cold
Total elevation gain
Relatively flat course · Net elevation change +0 ft
Crowd Rating
Quiet course sections
The Lowdown
The White Pine Thaw Marathon is held in Comstock Park, Michigan, on Sunday, March 7, 2027, with a 9:00 am start at Vitale's. It is built as a relay on the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail, with three legs north to Russell Road and three back south, and runners can also enter the full 26.2 miles solo. The course is not closed to traffic and crosses public roads, so each runner decides when it is safe to cross, and solo runners get no course support or transportation. The trail is plowed through the winter by Friends of The White Pine Trail. Finishers receive a shirt, a custom medal, a meal ticket and a drink ticket. Solo entry is $80 through January 24, 2027, then rises in two steps.
Questions about the White Pine Thaw Marathon 2027
When is the White Pine Thaw Marathon 2027?
Sunday, March 7, 2027.
Where is the White Pine Thaw Marathon?
Comstock Park, MI, United States.
What time does the White Pine Thaw Marathon start?
The race starts at 9:00 AM, local time.
What is the White Pine Thaw Marathon time limit?
6 hours (9:00 am to 3:00 pm).
How do I enter the White Pine Thaw Marathon 2027?
Registration is open. Jan 25, 2027: Price increase. Mar 3, 2027: Registration closes. Ways in: Online registration through RunSignup.
How much does the White Pine Thaw Marathon 2027 cost?
Marathon: $80.
What is the White Pine Thaw Marathon elevation gain?
150 ft (46 m) of total elevation gain. Net elevation change: +0 ft (0 m). Relatively flat course.
What is the White Pine Thaw Marathon course like?
It passes Vitale's, Comstock Park, Rogue River Park, Belmont and Rockford Shoe Depot, Rockford.
What is the weather like at the White Pine Thaw Marathon?
Race-day temperatures are usually -4–6 °C (25–43 °F). Feels cold.
Where are the White Pine Thaw Marathon results?
The official 2026 results are on the organizer's site. Official results
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