Sat, Aug 15, 2026

44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk

Rogers City, MI

Registration open44th annual

6K1 Mile

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Aug 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk

The cross country team at Rogers City High School puts on this road race, which runs on paved bike paths and streets near the waterfront. Separate options exist for runners and for those who want to walk the full distance. Age group awards go deep in both events, so there is real competition across the field even on a small-town morning.

The start and finish are at the corner of Michigan and First Street. Packet pickup runs the evening before at that same corner, with race-morning registration available at the lakeside pavilion nearby.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

6K · 2025 results

131finishers

18:30winner

33:31median

1:04:03cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Merchant (18:30) · Cole Brege (20:05) · Jack Sharar (20:09)

1 Miles · 2025 results

59finishers

5:16winner

9:09median

19:52cutoff

Top 3: Timothy Johnson (5:16) · Austin Watters (5:46) · Hayden Fuhrman (5:54)

The 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk is in its 44th year.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

6K8/15/2026 09:00$30

1 Mile8/15/2026 08:30$20

6K8/15/2026 09:00$30

1 Mile8/15/2026 08:30$20

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Common Questions About the 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 6K field finished slower than 33:31, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:04:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk a good first 6K?

It is a small race (131 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 6K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 44th Annual Nautical 1 Mile & 6k Run/Walk?

The 6K winner ran 18:30 while the median finisher took 33:31. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.