08Nov
Virtual 5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
Port Austin,
Michigan,
United States
6 days left
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Date
08 Nov, 2026
Races
9 distances
Entry fee
$23.00 – $115.00
Runner rating
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Website
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The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K
About the event
Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K – November 8, 2026
The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K is coming to Michigan on Sunday, November 8, 2026. This second year event offers a flat, fast, fully paved, USATF-certified course stretching across Michigan’s Thumb. The Marathon is a Boston Qualifier, and both the Marathon and Half will include pace teams from Beast Pacing to help you hit your goals. Starting in Caseville and finishing in downtown Port Austin, this point-to-point race delivers the perfect combination of speed, scenery, and small-town charm. Whether you’re chasing a PR, running your first race, or planning a fall race-cation, the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon has it all.
Race Details
Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Distances: Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
Locations: Marathon starts in Caseville, Half Marathon in Sleeper State Park, 5K in downtown Port Austin—all finishing in Port Austin, Michigan
Course: Fully paved, flat, USATF-certified; Marathon is a Boston Qualifier
Why Run Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon?
- Fast & Flat: The Marathon and Half feature fully paved, USATF-certified courses, ideal for personal bests and Boston qualification.
- Pace Teams: Beast Pacing will guide Marathon and Half Marathon participants with consistent splits.
- Cool November Temps: Crisp, race-ready weather on Michigan’s Thumb sets the stage for strong performances.
- Run for a Cause: Every registration supports the Rock CF Foundation and its mission to improve the lives of people living with cystic fibrosis.
- Unique Experience: Traverse Michigan’s Thumb from one side to the other, while 5K runners loop around downtown Port Austin and finish in time to cheer on the Half and Full finishers.
- Race Extras: Participant swag includes exclusive gear, plus referral incentives that give you money back when friends join.
- Destination Vibes: Enjoy a fall weekend on Michigan’s Thumb Coast, complete with small-town hospitality, Lake Huron views, and a lively finish line atmosphere.
More Than Just a Race
Your experience at the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon goes beyond the miles. Every step helps fund the Rock CF Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals living with cystic fibrosis through awareness, advocacy, and action. By racing with us, you’re not only pushing your own limits—you’re helping power life-changing programs and research.
Ready to run Michigan’s Thumb? Don’t wait—register today for the Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K on November 8, 2026 and be part of a flat, fast, meaningful race experience on the shores of Lake Huron.
Races offered
08Nov
Virtual Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
08Nov
Virtual Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 00:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
08Nov
Economy Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $75.00
08Nov
Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 26.2 Miles
- Start time
- 08:00
- Entry fee
- $115.00
08Nov
Economy Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $55.00
08Nov
Half Marathon
Running
- Distance
- 13.1 Miles
- Start time
- 08:30
- Entry fee
- $95.00
08Nov
5K
Running
- Distance
- 3.1 Miles
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
08Nov
Economy 5k
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $23.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for November in Port Austin.
Temperature3.9° / 7.6°
Feels like-2.8° / 2.3°
Sunshine hours5h 14m
Rainfall2.2 mm
Snowfall0.4 cm
Wind22.4 km/h (Moderate breeze)
Humidity74.8%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise08:27
Sunset18:06
About Port Austin
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Port Austin is a village in Huron County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 664 at the 2010 census. The village is within Port Austin Township.
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Race results
Official finishing times from previous editions of The Rock CF Thumb Coast Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K.
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Christine Pike | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Marina Nevryueva | — |
| 🥈 | Shelly DeMoss | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Samantha Edmonds | — |
| 🥈 | Ann Poole | — |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Nicholas Ochal | 19:36.1 |
| 🥈 | Lucas Halicki | 21:50.45 |
| 🥉 | Liam Murphy | 21:57.44 |
| 4 | L. Vukich | 22:02.24 |
| 5 | Kris Rosekrans | 22:06.6 |
| 6 | Patrick Broderick | 23:22.45 |
| 7 | Brystal Klinkman | 23:45.16 |
| 8 | Phillip Smith | 23:53.36 |
| 9 | Lucas Vukich | 24:02.4 |
| 10 | A. Dalessandro | 24:04.15 |
| 11 | Kylar Beierlein | 24:12.76 |
| 12 | Olivia Crawford | 24:20.53 |
| 13 | Derek Amolsch | 24:51.13 |
| 14 | Joseph Vukich | 25:09.12 |
| 15 | G. Guerrero | 25:14.47 |
| 16 | A. Clark | 25:16.93 |
| 17 | Eric Mayes | 25:27.77 |
| 18 | Daniel Everhart | 25:47.68 |
| 19 | Brian McFawn | 25:50.56 |
| 20 | Nicole Gallagher | 26:17.47 |
| 21 | M. Straight | 26:33.86 |
| 22 | Kayla Panski | 26:33.99 |
| 23 | Ken Sweet | 26:39.57 |
| 24 | Krysta STOTHARD | 26:57.77 |
| 25 | Jodie Romzek | 26:58.54 |
| 26 | Barbara Blanchard | 26:59.53 |
| 27 | Cody Gilbert | 27:30.9 |
| 28 | C. Mayes | 27:40.83 |
| 29 | Rebecca Koltvedt | 27:59.9 |
| 30 | Becky Klinkman | 28:20.91 |
| 31 | R. Clatk | 28:31.13 |
| 32 | G. Polega | 29:01.07 |
| 33 | Kelly Treiber | 29:06.63 |
| 34 | Jeff Gallagher | 29:28.11 |
| 35 | James Sparre | 29:39.01 |
| 36 | Ella Everhart | 29:40.27 |
| 37 | Alexa Gazda | 30:03.85 |
| 38 | Caitlin Ross | 30:12.02 |
| 39 | Larry Whittaker | 30:37.08 |
| 40 | Melissa Johnson | 31:01.88 |
| 41 | Molly Murphy | 31:07.7 |
| 42 | Kaitlyn Iden | 31:09.21 |
| 43 | Emily Brown | 31:10.74 |
| 44 | Jeffrey Stehlik | 31:27.21 |
| 45 | Erica Sauve | 31:28.15 |
| 46 | Kristin Waterbury | 31:34.45 |
| 47 | G. Clark | 31:59.55 |
| 48 | R. Straight | 32:07.13 |
| 49 | Don Watchowski | 32:33.95 |
| 50 | Nikki Debbs-Watchowski | 32:34.17 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Joe Robinson | 1:19:15.85 |
| 🥈 | Parker Austin | 1:22:31.83 |
| 🥉 | Garrett Jurges | 1:24:13.51 |
| 4 | Amber Dermyre | 1:24:30.74 |
| 5 | Kyle Lynch | 1:26:26.53 |
| 6 | Emily Allison-Siep | 1:26:57.36 |
| 7 | Gus Povirk | 1:27:17.65 |
| 8 | ERIN SIMONE | 1:27:47.3 |
| 9 | Doug Miles | 1:28:22.12 |
| 10 | Goro Tamai | 1:28:43.1 |
| 11 | Alex Travis | 1:29:29.6 |
| 12 | Samuel-Jay Martin | 1:30:29.76 |
| 13 | Will Clark | 1:33:16.06 |
| 14 | Sierra Voigt | 1:33:26.11 |
| 15 | Seth Melrose | 1:33:29.62 |
| 16 | Bradley Bielicki | 1:33:48.19 |
| 17 | Bin Xu | 1:34:12.77 |
| 18 | Matthew Lewis | 1:35:13.85 |
| 19 | Blake Vallad | 1:35:28.75 |
| 20 | James Badgerow | 1:35:32.48 |
| 21 | Griffin Gleeson | 1:36:01.81 |
| 22 | Andrew Richard | 1:36:09.33 |
| 23 | Antonino Candela | 1:36:15.47 |
| 24 | Alan Putnam | 1:36:32.93 |
| 25 | Linda Clark | 1:36:41.87 |
| 26 | Tom Odonohue | 1:37:28.74 |
| 27 | Mike Parker | 1:37:30.35 |
| 28 | Makenna Gwisdalla | 1:38:12.79 |
| 29 | Reginald Koprowski | 1:38:46.7 |
| 30 | Casey Hadaway | 1:38:54.22 |
| 31 | Megan Friedrich | 1:39:12.51 |
| 32 | Katie Noble | 1:40:13.23 |
| 33 | Jonathan VanPaepeghem | 1:40:19.97 |
| 34 | Shane Dean | 1:40:22.37 |
| 35 | John Tarantino | 1:40:46.26 |
| 36 | Will Gardner | 1:40:59.22 |
| 37 | Michael Stone | 1:41:23.51 |
| 38 | Erik Kent | 1:41:28.07 |
| 39 | Jessica Persichini | 1:41:38.5 |
| 40 | Raiden Peacock | 1:41:40.75 |
| 41 | Tyler Frisbee | 1:41:41.02 |
| 42 | Brittany Cutler | 1:41:53 |
| 43 | Lydia Popp | 1:42:25.07 |
| 44 | Allysen Jansen | 1:42:30.6 |
| 45 | amelia weiler | 1:42:31.92 |
| 46 | Aaron Treiber | 1:42:38.17 |
| 47 | Antonio Romano | 1:42:48.22 |
| 48 | Jonathan Scheets | 1:42:50.22 |
| 49 | Aaron Schweihofer | 1:42:53.1 |
| 50 | Jacob Livingston | 1:43:40.31 |
| Place | Name | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Tommy Donohoe | 2:37:40.34 |
| 🥈 | Austin Fullerton | 2:41:08.2 |
| 🥉 | Stewart Haadsma | 2:41:26.84 |
| 4 | Drew Lindman | 2:44:45.24 |
| 5 | Eric Rice | 2:47:34.58 |
| 6 | Lewis Hoffman | 2:48:54.64 |
| 7 | Marek Bialkowski | 2:49:06.28 |
| 8 | Victor Hart | 2:49:34.88 |
| 9 | Isaac Johnson | 2:51:34.18 |
| 10 | Mitchel Morawski | 2:52:52.32 |
| 11 | Joseph Igleski | 2:52:57.17 |
| 12 | Derek Ralls | 2:55:25.16 |
| 13 | Emily Kim | 2:57:04.95 |
| 14 | Simon Baldwin | 2:58:55 |
| 15 | David Spinner | 2:59:18.1 |
| 16 | Jerry Haadsma | 3:02:39.94 |
| 17 | Marc Brancaccio | 3:04:16.53 |
| 18 | Sebastian Tochowicz | 3:06:13.13 |
| 19 | Julia Armstrong | 3:07:40.76 |
| 20 | Mark Halonen | 3:11:33.65 |
| 21 | Zach Johnson | 3:12:03.42 |
| 22 | Samantha Swenson | 3:14:41.47 |
| 23 | Jack DeMara | 3:14:49.12 |
| 24 | Parag Bhoyar | 3:16:42.09 |
| 25 | Christopher Frayne | 3:17:13.94 |
| 26 | Mitch Young | 3:18:40.59 |
| 27 | Andrew Myers | 3:21:04.68 |
| 28 | Gregory Lechowicz | 3:21:09.25 |
| 29 | Bryant Hepp | 3:21:52.39 |
| 30 | Jacklyn Juhl | 3:23:46.49 |
| 31 | Stephanie Kiley | 3:24:38.1 |
| 32 | Joseph Cormier | 3:25:32.72 |
| 33 | Kyengho Lee | 3:26:41.46 |
| 34 | Ryan Frazher | 3:27:10.14 |
| 35 | Guoliang Yu | 3:27:49.65 |
| 36 | Shawn Van Dyke | 3:30:01.04 |
| 37 | Tim Peterson | 3:30:15.69 |
| 38 | Jim Keat | 3:31:16.1 |
| 39 | Jordan Emmer | 3:31:41.95 |
| 40 | Holly Halliwill | 3:31:54.28 |
| 41 | Carly Wolf | 3:32:28.21 |
| 42 | Shawn Coyne | 3:32:59 |
| 43 | Sarah Keesling | 3:33:04.48 |
| 44 | Meridith Anness | 3:33:51.93 |
| 45 | Ben Kassab | 3:34:23.06 |
| 46 | Michael Bedsun | 3:34:57.14 |
| 47 | John Johnson | 3:35:32.33 |
| 48 | Nate Gauthier | 3:36:19.41 |
| 49 | Kay Nordine Richardson | 3:38:21.33 |
| 50 | Daniel Lewis | 3:38:33.26 |
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