White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay
Updated
Sunday, March 7, 2027, first start 9:00 AM, in Comstock Park (3868 West River Dr NE). Distances: Marathon. Entry from $60 to $80; the Marathon goes from $60 to $65 after January 24.
Course and race notes
The White Pine Thaw Marathon Relay will be Sunday, March 7th, starting in Comstock Park, Michigan, on the southern most section of the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail.
It's held annually on the second Sunday of March. Competitors form teams of runners and on race day, will each take a leg of the relay, covering 13.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, March 7
2027 · in 120 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
Marathon
Price
$60 to $80
Plus the platform's processing fee
Marathon goes up after Sun Jan 24 (in 78 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Wed Mar 3 (in 116 days)
Opened Feb 23, 2026
Race day in Comstock Park
Weather
40° / 21°F
Typical high and low for March 7, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (7.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:10 AM – 6:38 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Vitalies restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Eternam Coffee cafe0.2 mi
- McDonald's quick bite0.5 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Mar 6
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.