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The Short's Shortest Marathon

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Elk Rapids, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 17 May, 2026

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sell $30.00

About the Event

The 2026 Short’s Shortest Marathon: 262 Feet of Glory

Think you've got what it takes to conquer a marathon?

Don’t worry—this isn't that. Welcome our take on a race—a grueling, sweat-inducing, totally ridiculous 262-foot dash designed for champions of chug, in-and-around the Short’s Brewing Company production campus and ending with cheers at the Pull Barn. Join us for the first ever Short's Shortest Marathon. The walk back to the Pull Barn may be longer than the actual race but trust us: 262 feet is just long enough to justify wearing athletic gear so you can claim eternal bragging rights and a sweet race cup, all while raising funds for TART Trails' Nakwema Trailway Project.

What to expect:

A "marathon" that's over faster than you can say Thirst Mutilator
Official short sleeved, Short’s Shortest Race commemorative tee
Commemorative aluminum cup
A bib number you will want to post on Instagram, tag @shortsbrewing (duh!)
An aid station strategically located at the course midpoint to provide maximum hydration
Finish line glory - complete with cheers, high fives and photos (think: the theme from Rocky)
An afternoon post-race celebration at your favorite watering hole in Elk Rapids
All proceeds from the event will go towards the TART Trails' Nakwema Trailway project, which makes your athletic accomplishment even better than an ice-cold Huma Lupa Licious.

Races Offered

Short's Shortest Marathon

May 17, 2026

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Distance — 87 Yards

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Type — Running

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12:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Elk Rapids.

thermostat Temperature

7.7° / 16.7°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.3° / 14.6°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.2 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.5%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:12

nightlight Sunset

21:03

About Elk Rapids

Learn more about the host city, Elk Rapids.

Elk Rapids is a village in the U.S. state of Michigan. The village is the largest incorporated community in Antrim County, with a population of 1,529 at the 2020 census. The village is located within Elk Rapids Township, in the southwest of Antrim County, and is on the shore of Grand Traverse Bay, a bay of Lake Michigan. Elk Rapids is located about 12 miles (19 km) southwest of Bellaire, the county seat, and about 13 miles (21 km) northeast of Traverse City, the largest city in Northern Michigan.