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Crystal Mountain – 18th Annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic – October 19, 2024

Crystal Mountain - Founders Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic

Presented by Stormcloud Brewing Company

The annual Peak2Peak Mountain Bike Classic is held in and around the beautiful, gently rolling terrain surrounding Crystal Mountain. The race starts and finishes near the base of the front-side slopes. Riders journey through hardwood and pine forests along rambling two-tracks and flowing single-track on a course that is fast and challenging, but not so difficult that racers new to the sport won’t have a great time.

Races begin at 9:30am. 

Peak2Peak is made possible by a partnership between Crystal Mountain and Endoman Promotions, LLC. Please use the following links to find Peak2Peak race information on EndomanPromotions.com .

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Grand Hotel – Fall Murder Mystery Weekend – October 24 – 26, 2025

Grand Hotel - Fall Murder Mystery Weekend

Secrets are swimming and a murderer is among us at Grand Hotel! Join us in October for an interactive weekend brought to you by The Murder Mystery Company, founded in Michigan. The intrigue begins Friday night and the crime is solved Sunday morning.

This Halloween season, you’re invited to a party to die for! During the comedy show kickoff, cauldrons are bubbling, pumpkins are glowing, and jokes are flying… but someone has prepared a sinister surprise, and this party soon becomes more trick than treat. When the entertainer is murdered, it’ll be up to you and your fellow partygoers to gather the clues and solve the crime! Don your best Halloween costumes for this frightfully fun celebration.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations
  • Breakfast and dinner daily 
  • All resort amenities  
  • Friday evening welcome reception
  • Friday after dinner event
  • Saturday morning and afternoon investigation sessions
  • Sunday morning “Who Done It” closing session

This Murder Mystery Weekend package is also available to book by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more.  

View the Tentative Agenda below. Please note that the events, times and locations listed in the Tentative Agenda are subject to change.

About the Murder Mystery Weekend

This invite comes from somebody with murder on their mind. Your invitation promises plenty of excitement and intrigue. However, beyond the glitz and glamor of this event lies something more sinister.

You and your party play the detective in this interactive game of mystery and murder behind the closed doors of Grand Hotel. Investigate the scene of the crime, interrogate suspects, and solve a murder. This one-of-a-kind event promises to be nothing short of a “Grand” ol’ time.

Upon check-in, receive your first packet of information and clues. Friday is the kick-off performance, which sets the tone of events and when the first murder takes place. On Saturday, there is a brief gathering with the Detective, who explains the hunt for clues. (This also allows you some time on your own to enjoy the beauty of Mackinac Island and Grand Hotel.)

Come back on Saturday afternoon, when Act II is performed and another murder takes place. The evening concludes with three interactive mysteries, where guests in different groups will be rotated into the mystery experiences. Sunday morning the mystery is solved!

Watch “Grand Hotel Presents The Murder Mystery Company” Video

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run – October 26, 2024

Mackinac Island Great Turtle Trail Run

This year marks the 28th running of one of the most scenic trail events in the state.  Join over 2200 participants running and walking the inside trails of Mackinac Island during the last open weekend of the season.

Great Swag!  Our 2024 is not yet determined but this race is known for its swag and you can count on another great garment.  All who register will receive our Great Turtle commemorative garment and our signature finish medal!

Come enjoy the beauty of late fall on Mackinac Island, great end-of-season sales and fun Halloween events for adults and kids.

FREE Race Photos!
We are again offering FREE race photos to all of our participants. Photos will be provided to all race participants on their personalized Results page. You can view and share your photos on your results page at no additional fee. 

Location
The Great Turtle Half Marathon will start directly in front of the Mission Point Resort.

The 5.7 Mile Run and Walk will start directly in front of the Straits Lodge of the Mission Point Resort, at the corner of Wendall Street and Mission Street.

The finish line for all events will be located in the park, just off the main road, also in front of Mission Point Resort.

Starting Times –
The 5.7 Mile Run & Walk will start at 10:30 AM
The Half Marathon will start at 10:45 AM

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Grand Hotel – Close the Grand for the Season – October 26 – 27, 2025

Something different, something time-honored: You’re invited to join in the unique experience as we close Grand Hotel’s doors for the winter months.

This package includes a casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening and a continental breakfast Monday morning. Enjoy an informal atmosphere with no dress code Sunday – Monday as we clean out our pantries and wine cellar. Bob Tagatz, Resident Historian, will host a presentation explaining the process we go through to close the hotel, as well as fun facts and interesting information from the 2025 season. Monday morning we continue the tradition of ringing the bell to signify the end of our season, bringing in the rockers and honoring exemplary service with our Grand Legend Celebration. Take home a piece of Grand Hotel with a geranium from the Front Porch.

We look forward to you joining our staff in this annual end-of-the-year event that has become a tradition for so many.

Package Includes:

  • Grand Hotel accommodations 
  • Casual dinner buffet on Sunday evening  
  • Clearing of the Front Porch Rockers Rocking Chairs 
  • Final History Lecture of the season with resident historian, Bob Tagatz 
  • Breakfast buffet on Monday  
  • Monday morning Closing Ceremony
  • Geranium giveaway

The Close the Grand offer is also available by calling Grand Hotel Reservations at 1-800-334-7263.

View Grand Hotel Policies and Information >> to learn more about our evening dress code, luggage process, and more. 

*Subject to 6% Michigan sales tax, 3% Mackinac Island assessment, 19.5% resort fee, and a $15.00 per person, per stay, baggage-handling charge. Regular children’s rates apply. Extra charges apply for additional adults over double occupancy rates. Dates are subject to availability, 30-day cancellation policy applies.

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