Chicago To Mackinac Race 2024 Time. The 115th race to mackinac cruising starts take place on friday, july 12th beginning at 3 p.m. Started in 1898, the race annually hosts over 3,000 sailors and covers 333 statute miles, starting.

‘the mac’ starts at the chicago lighthouse, just off navy pier and continues to mackinac island. (look for updates as racetime approaches)