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Big Bay Relay
May 17 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
What makes The Big Bay Relay different from any other relay? It is the Upper Peninsula’s most esteemed
and historic race relay event. Join the Noquemanon Trail Network in celebrating the 47
th annual Big Bay
Relay kicking off at the Kaufman Sports Complex Saturday, May 17
th 2025!
The relay welcomes runners of all levels and we cannot wait to see what creative team names our runners
come up with for the 2025 race! Teams are composed of five runners for adults and up to seven for youth
teams. The relay spans the twenty-six mile stretch of Marquette’s historic 550 Big Bay Road and the finish
line is in Draver Park in Big Bay.
In spring of 1972, Marquette held its first Big Bay Relay coordinated by Race Director Karen Kunkle and her
husband Jack. The first race brought only ten relay teams and has grown to include over fifty teams in the
past several years.
If you are an elite runner who wants to compete, or a group of friends that want to try something
adventurous, this picturesque relay is for you. For 47 years the Big Bay Relay has been uniting community
members, families and friends, and we want you to be a part of this year’s race! It’s all about having fun,
being with friends and family while celebrating where we live and recreate.
For further details or to register for the 2025 race, visit us at
https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Marquette/BigBayRelay today. Registration fees are $190 per team until
May 11
th and $210 May 12th until May 14th. Registration divisions include five person all-female, all-male,
or mixed teams and seven person junior division teams. Included is a “Team Spirit” award for the team
that goes above and beyond. This year all proceeds benefit the Big BayPathway/Trails. If you are interested
in volunteering or have any questions please contact Marcia Gonstead at(906)345-0149, or by e-mail at
bigbayrelay@gmail.com.