Traverse City Track Club Summer Series
2025 Info Coming Soon!
Since 1962, the club's original program has grown and evolved to meet the needs of runners of all abilities and paces. Summer Series allows you to run a variety of unique events with an official finish time. Every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. from June 18 through August 20. Events vary from a simple 3 mile run, a few handicap runs (faster runners start last), a prediction run (no watches!), and even a relay!
When? Wednesday evenings from June 18 - August 20, 2025. Start time at 6:30 p.m.
Where? Location changes each week, however most events start at the Traverse City Central High School.
What Distances? Anywhere from 2.5 to 6.2 miles.
Cost? FREE for TCTC members.
Where do I register? You can register here. You only need to register one time per summer.
How many events are there? We have 10 available, but you can join us for any number!
Can I volunteer instead? You bet! It’s super easy and only a two-hour commitment. You can sign up to volunteer here.
2025 Quick Schedule (Subject To Change)
For more detailed information regarding each run, location, parking, etc., scroll down to Upcoming Summer Series Events.
Following are each week’s proposed events (All with a 6:30pm start time):
1. June 18, TC Central High, 3 mile flat
2. June 25, TC Central High, 5K hilly
3. July 2, TC Central High, 4 mile prediction run (leave your watch at home!)
4. July 9, TC Central High, 4 mile handicap run
5. July 16, 5K Cross Country Style Run - Rasho Farms
6. July 23, TC Central High, track 5K age-graded (12 ½ laps)
7. July 30, TC Central High, 6 mile handicap
8. August 6, 5K on Trails - Timber Ridge
9. August 13, TC Central High, 8 x 1k alternating relay combined handicaps
10. August 20, Hull Park, 4 mile; Boardman Lake Loop, followed by awards in Hull Park
Note: Venues may change depending on availability.
*For detailed weekly results, click the previous event you are interested in below. For prior year results, click here.
Upcoming Summer Series Events
Week 1 of the Summer Series is the 3 Mile flat course.
Previous Summer Series Events
Week 10 of the Summer Series is the Loop Around The Lake! It starts at Hull Park and we will do a 4 mile loop around the Boardman Lake Trail.
Week 9 of the Summer Series is the 8 x 1k alternating relay with combined handicaps!
This week is the 5K Trail Run at Timber Ridge Resort. 4050 Hammond Rd East, Traverse City, MI 49696
We will meet at 6:20pm for instructions behind the main lodge (by the pool). We will then walk together to the start line by “the frog.”
Week 7 of the Summer Series is the 6-Mile Handicap Run. Faster runners go last. This is a crowd favorite as most runners finish within a few minutes of each other.
Week 6 of the Summer Series is the 5K on the Track! 12 1/2 laps = 5k or 3.1 miles. It’s also age-graded (based on the record for your age).
Week 5 of the Summer Series is the 5k cross country style event at Rasho Farms!
Week 4 of the Summer Series is the 4-Mile Handicap Run. Faster runners go last. This is a crowd favorite as most runners finish within a few minutes of each other.
Week 3 of the Summer Series is the 4-Mile Prediction Run. Leave those watches at home!
Week 2 of the Summer Series is the 3 Mile hilly course.
Week 1 of the Summer Series is the 3 Mile flat course.