Membership

Enrollment for 2026 membership is now open!

Being a member of the TCTC is a fun way to connect with people who share your love of running and being involved in the active community. An annual membership is only $25 (+ registration fee) or $5 for youth 18 and under ( + registration fee). The enrollment period for annual membership is based on the calendar year and opens each November 1st and runs through each October 31st.

A note on Membership Dues: Long-time members may notice that we have increased our membership fee for the first time in, well, so long we can't remember when! Why? This price change reflects the increase in expenses TCTC is experiencing to keep offering you the best membership experience possible.

Need a reminder on what's included in your membership?

- Guaranteed 2027 Bayshore entry during the members-only early registration window + a $10 TCTC only discount for the Full & Half Marathon ($5 discount for the 10k)
- Complimentary entry to the 2026 TCTC Jingle Bell Run & Frozen Foot Race
- Member-exclusive discounts on all other TCTC races - Loop the Lake, Farmland & Zombie Run + discounts to tons of other regional races 
- Complimentary entry to the current year Summer Series -10 Events
- Members-only cotton t-shirt (new design every year) + opportunity to purchase TCTC Member-only racing and running swag
- Eligible to participate in the current year Grand Prix Race Circuit  discounts to tons of other local
- Member Appreciation Days at Fleet Feet Traverse City stores - where you can screen print the TCTC logo for free!
- Members-only discount on our Training Program

Did we mention these perks value at over $285 annually?!

For more details, check out our Membership Value Summary (link to summary)

Additional Membership Perks:
- Weekly Fun Runs and Walks
- Eligible to apply for the TCTC Ambassador Team
- Membership in the Road Runners Club of America - Includes four issues of the RRCA publication Club Running
- The right to vote on (18 and older) or hold future TCTC board position
- Monthly TCTC newsletter 

See more FAQ’s at the bottom of the page.

Membership FAQ

Where do I get my shirt?

2026 Shirts will be available at both Traverse City Running Fleet Feet locations. We will email members when they are ready for pickup.

Can you mail me my club shirt?

Not at this time.

I can't remember if I renewed this year.

You can check your membership here.

When can i sign up or renew for 2026 membership?

Now! Enrollment for 2026 started on November 1st, 2025. Your membership will be valid from Jan 1st, 2026 - December 31st, 2026 (The calendar year).

When is the last date that i can sign up for the 2025 membership?

Enrollment for the 2025 membership ended on October 31st, 2025.

I signed up on Nov 2nd, 2025 for the 2026 membership. DO I get a free entry to the 2025 Jingle Bell Run?

No, but you will get complimentary entry to the 2026 Frozen Foot Race and 2026 Jingle Bell Run.