08/08/2026
🌉 Mark Your Calendar — The 2026 Annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is Coming and it's exactly one month from today! 🌉
Lace up your walking shoes and experience one of Michigan’s most iconic traditions! The 2026 Annual Bridge Walk is scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026.
The Mackinac Bridge will be closed to public traffic from 6:30 a.m. to noon to allow thousands of participants to enjoy this unforgettable walk across the Mighty Mac.
🚶 Event Details:
📅 Monday, September 7, 2026
⏰ Walk begins at approximately 7:00 a.m.
📍 Start from either St. Ignace (north end) or Mackinaw City (south end)
✅ No registration required
✅ No fee to participate
🏅 Bridge Walk certificates will be available at both ends of the bridge
Participants have several options — walk from either end and turn around at the midpoint, cross the entire bridge, or complete the full 10-mile round trip. Please plan ahead, as bus transportation across the bridge will not be provided this year. Those crossing to the opposite side will need to arrange their own transportation back after the bridge reopens at noon.
A few reminders:
🚫 No bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, wagons, umbrellas, signs, banners, or pets (except working service dogs)
🚫 No running or racing
🚶 Stay in designated walking lanes
🚻 No restrooms are available on the bridge (portable toilets will be available in St. Ignace and Mackinaw City)
The walk takes approximately two hours, so come prepared with comfortable shoes, water, and weather-appropriate clothing.
Whether this is your first Bridge Walk or a yearly tradition, there’s nothing quite like standing above the Straits of Mackinac and taking in the breathtaking views from the Mighty Mac! 💙
We can’t wait to welcome walkers to St. Ignace — the gateway to the Upper Peninsula!
