The record was 82,000 in 1992. Slip into your walkin' shoes, pack a rain poncho and start trekkin' toward the finish line, a healthy glow, a hearty breakfast and possibly a well-deserved prize. Early risers will begin walking at 7 a.m. Monday as Gov. John Engler and his family lead the 42nd annual Labor Day Bridge Walk. Participants are invited to start their walks until 11 a.m. at the north end of the bridge in St. Ignace and walk to the foot of the bridge in Mackinaw City. You should be in condition to walk the bridge.
Many people enter totally unprepared and find themselves having problems making the distance.
We encourage people to be in good shape. Last year, an estimated 62,500 people walked, compared with a record 82,000 in 1992. Each walker will receive a numbered certificate at the finish line. Watch for your number to be displayed on brightly colored paper in shop windows of participating merchants in Mackinaw City. If your number matches, show your certificate to the merchant and pick up your prize.