_ The 2021 MISH Experience - Paddle | Bike | Run:

The MISH Experience is Extreme! Racers will begin the race on a kayak or paddleboard with a 3 mile open water PADDLE. Starting at the Terrace Bay hotel, the route will follow the protected Little Bay de Noc shoreline on Lake Michigan to the Gladstone Beach. Upon arrival at the beach, racers will transition to their bikes staged in Van Cleve Park. The BIKE portion of the race will take riders 13.5 miles through the City of Gladstone and up to Rapid River along Bay Shore Drive. Returning back to Van Cleve Park, racers will dismount from their bikes and finish the last stretch of the race on foot. A 5K RUN will follow the Lake Michigan shoreline along the brand new waterfront non-motorized trail, finishing at the Terrace Bay Hotel.  Races will start at 8am.

Bring Your Friends!
Sign up with a team and share the fun. Split the disciplines between a two or three person team.​

Participate for FREE!
Refer 5 participants and you'd receive a full refund!

What's Included?
Race registration includes official timing, race T-Shirt, finisher medal, a cold Upper Hand Brewery beer and a hot breakfast burrito from Freshwater Tavern!

Packet Pickup/ Check-in
Participant packets can be picked up on Friday from 5-7pm, or Saturday from 6:30 - 7:30am at the Terrace Bay Hotel.

Equipment Drop-Off / Staging
Bikes and kayaks/sups can be dropped off in staging areas on Friday from 5-8pm or Saturday morning from 6-7am.

Bikes will be staged in VanCleve Park, in Gladstone. Kayaks will be staged at the boat launch at the Terrace Bay Hotel.
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Participants are required to provide their own equipment for the race (bikes, kayaks/ SUPs). We have a limited supply of rental kayaks, SUP and single speed cruiser bikes available. Kayak and SUPs can be rented for $35 each. Rentals available for selection through the registration process.
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Aid Stations
Water stations will be positioned along the route along with Hammer Nutrition Gel and Heed Sports drink. Volunteers will be stationed at the transition area to assist with kayak dismount.