The Traverse City Track Club (TCTC) is inviting artists, designers, runners, and creative community members to help celebrate 45 years of the Bayshore Marathon through a special T-shirt design contest.

The winning design will be featured on the official 2027 Bayshore participant shirt, worn by runners in all three events: the Marathon, Half Marathon, and 10K.

The contest is open to individuals age 18 and older, regardless of residency, artistic experience, or previous participation in Bayshore. Entrants are encouraged to draw inspiration from Grand Traverse Bay, Old Mission Peninsula, the running community, and the history and traditions that have made Bayshore a beloved Northern Michigan event.

Submissions must be original artwork suitable for printing on the official Brooks participant shirt. Designs should celebrate Bayshore's 45th anniversary and represent all three race distances.

Submissions are open now through November 15, 2026.

A TCTC selection committee will review submissions and select three to five finalists. The public will then have an opportunity to vote for their favorite designs November 20–24, with the winning design expected to be announced around November 30.

Contest details, official rules, and the submission form are available here.