AuSable River Marathon showcases tradition with 106 teams racing 120 miles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:00 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
The 78th AuSable River Canoe Marathon took place on July 25 in Grayling, Michigan, featuring 106 teams competing in a 120-mile overnight race. Participants faced a challenging route as they paddled from Grayling to Oscoda, with many spectators cheering them along the way. The marathon is recognized as part of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing and continues a nearly 80-year tradition in the region. Overall winners Travis Mecklenburg and Logan Mynar completed the race in 14 hours, 20 minutes, and 37 seconds. The event included mixed and women's division winners, with times ranging from over 14 hours to nearly 19 hours for the finishing teams.
- •Event began on July 25 in Grayling, Michigan.
- •106 teams and 212 competitors participated in the marathon.
- •Overall winners completed the race in 14 hours, 20 minutes, and 37 seconds.
- •The marathon is part of the Triple Crown of Canoe Racing.
- •93 teams completed the trek, with varying finish times.
- 8:00 AMYahoo Sports — AuSable River Marathon continues nearly 80-year Michigan tradition
"For nearly 80 years, competitors and fans have descended on Northern Michigan for a 120-mile overnight canoe race along the AuSable river each summer.
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