Queen City Striders - Marquette 2026

The race.

Queen City Striders operates a youth running camp in Marquette, Michigan, running twice weekly for five weeks from June 22 to July 22, 2026, at Marquette High School. The program divides participants into two age groups: Little and Big Striders (5–8 years) and Dashers and Pacers (9–12 years), both meeting from 5:00–6:00 p.m. The 10 one-hour sessions include instruction in running fundamentals, stretching, drills, and bodyweight strength exercises, plus post-practice snacks and a program T-shirt. All participants receive complimentary entries to select summer and fall races, including the MQT Trail 50 Kids 1 Mile (August 14) and Kids Pebble Beach 1 Mile Race (September 4). Discounted entries with provided codes are available for the Breakwater 5K (July 25, 8:00 a.m., $5), Trick or Trot 5K (October 24, 10:00 a.m., $20), and Monster Mile (October 24, 11:00 a.m., $5). For questions, contact program coordinator Elliot Prusi.