| Source | NBC Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | July 9, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | July 9, 2026, 11:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/final-preps-underway-in-chicago-for-the-117th-race-to-mackinac/3959751/ |
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The 117th Race to Mackinac kicks off Friday from Chicago, where 252 sailing
vessels embark on a 333-mile journey across Lake Michigan to Mackinac Island.
"It's the perfect place to race to," sailor Teddy Graham told NBC Chicago. "I
grew up in the Midwest, and this is kind of the summer highlight in...