Chicago To Mackinac Race 2024 Dates In India. At 333 miles (289.4 nautical miles), the race to mackinac is the oldest annual freshwater distance race in the world. The 115th race to mackinac cruising starts take place on friday, july 12th beginning at 3 p.m.

About background the quest for speed memorable macs. ‘the mac’ starts at the chicago lighthouse, just off navy pier and continues.