In this option, walkers will need to cross the midpoint on their return trip by 10 a.m. Anyone who walks the entire bridge must arrange their own transportation back to the side they started once the bridge reopens to public traffic at noon.Ĭrossing the bridge, starting from either end, and then turning around and walking back to the side they started from. Those who choose this option must reach the midpoint before 10 a.m. Walking the entire length of the bridge starting from either end. Walkers must be on the side of the bridge they wish to return to before 10 a.m. The turnaround points will move toward the ends of the bridge beginning at 10 a.m., but walkers can walk at least a portion of the bridge if they start by 11:30 a.m. Starting from either end of the bridge and walking toward the center, turning around at the midpoint and returning to the city they started from, where their transportation is located. Walkers essentially have three main options, outlined in the video: "Every year things go a bit more smoothly, and we hear more support for the variety of options to participate." Ignace and Mackinaw City, we’re finding that most participants are comfortable with this newer version of our long-standing tradition," said MBA Bridge Director Kim Nowack. "With three years of experience starting the event from both St. The bridge walk was cancelled in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Ī video, posted on the MBA website at explains the bridge walk schedule and the choices people will have whether they start from the north or south ends of the bridge. Ignace and Mackinaw City, which eliminates the need for busing and offers additional options for participants. - The annual Mackinac Bridge Walk is back for 2022, and the Mackinac Bridge Authority (MBA) has updated a video explaining the options people have for participating in this beloved event.īased on the success of the 2018, 2019, and 2021 events, the MBA will again start the 2022 Bridge Walk from both St. Become a walker yourself by creating a walker page.ST. In total we will walk the 5 miles from Mackinaw City to the center of the bridge and return.įor 50 years, Catholic Human Services has been committed to strengthening families in northern Michigan. Your efforts will allow Catholic Human Services to continue this work. On Labor Day we will gather in Mackinaw City, at the Holiday Inn Express Parking Lot, starting at 8:15, have a short welcoming, and begin walking at 8:40.
Your walker page will allow you to keep track of how close you are to reaching your goal. Once your page is created you can share it with your friends and family with the goal of gathering $250 in charitable giving.
We are asking anyone who is interested in walking to simply create a walker page. This family friendly event will allow you to walk the Mackinac Bridge alongside Bishop Walsh and the staff of Catholic Human Services on September 5th, 2022. Join Bishop Walsh as he walks across the Mackinac Bridge to support Catholic Human Services.
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