FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

WHAT IS TOOONTIME POKER RUN?

TOOONTIME POKER RUN IS A FAMILY FRIENDLY, PONTOONS ONLY POKER RUN ALONG THE INDIAN RIVER IN INDIAN RIVER, MICHIGAN. NEW FOR 2026- A SECOND POKER RUN IS BEING HELD IN HOUGHTON LAKE, MICHIGAN.

HOW MUCH IS THE REGISTRATION FEE?

THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR INDIAN RIVER 2026 IS $400 (+$17 FOR TAXES + FEES). A PORTION OF THIS YEARS' REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE INDIAN RIVER EDUCATION FUND AND THE JOY FELLOWSHIP INDIAN RIVER FOOD PANTRY.

THE REGISTRATION FEE FOR HOUGHTON LAKE 2026 IS $300 (+$17 FOR TAXES + FEES). A PORTION OF THIS YEARS' REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE DONATED TO THE LOCAL FIRE DEPARTMENT.

HOW DO I REGISTER?

VISIT THE REGISTRATION PAGE TO PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE AND GET SIGNED UP! ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR INDIAN RIVER OPENED ON MARCH 1, 2026, AND WILL CLOSE ON JUNE 23, 2026. ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR HOUGHTON LAKE OPENED ON APRIL 18, 2026 AND WILL CLOSE ON JULY 21, 2026. IF THERE ARE SPOTS AVAILABLE, LATE REGISTRATION CAN BE COMPLETED AT FRIDAY NIGHTS CHECK IN EVENT AT BOTH LOCATIONS.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH MY REGISTRATION FEE?

FOR BOTH EVENTS:

YOUR EARLY REGISTRATION FEE INCLUDES ACCESS TO THE POKER RUN FOR ALL GUESTS ABOARD YOUR TOON, 1 SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT, AND WRISTBANDS THAT WILL GET YOU INTO THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:

FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK IN- APPETIZERS SERVED
SATURDAY SAND BAR PARTY- 1 LARGE PIZZA PROVIDED FOR YOU AND YOUR GUESTS
SATURDAY NIGHT AWARDS BANQUET- DINNER WILL BE SERVED.

WRISTBANDS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL UNDER TENT EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. ADDITIONAL WRISTBANDS MAY BE PURCHASED FOR $50 EACH WHEN YOU REGISTER, OR BY VISITING OUR ONLINE STORE.

HOW DOES THE POKER RUN WORK?

FOR 2026 INDIAN RIVER:
THE POKER RUN TAKES PLACE IN INDIAN RIVER, MICHIGAN, ON MULLET LAKE AND BURT LAKE. YOU WILL STOP AT VARIOUS CARD STOPS BETWEEN THE TWO LAKES, WHILE CRUISING THE INDIAN RIVER. AT EACH CARD STOP, YOU WILL BE HANDED A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH 1 CARD INSIDE. YOU NEED TO GO TO AT LEAST 5 OF THE 6 AVAILABLE CARD STOPS TO COMPLETE A POKER HAND. HOWEVER, IF YOU MAKE IT TO ALL 6 STOPS, WE WILL TAKE THE 5 BEST CARDS. POKER HANDS WILL BE TURNED IN SATURDAY EVENING AT THE AWARDS BANQUET. THE CREW WITH THE BEST POKER HAND WINS.

FOR 2026 HOUGHTON LAKE:

THE POKER RUN IS TAKING PLACE ON HOUGHTON LAKE. YOU WILL STOP AT VARIOUS CARDSTOPS ON THE LAKE ITSELF. AT EACH CARD STOP, YOU WILL BE HANDED A SEALED ENVELOPE WITH 1 CARD INSIDE. YOU NEED TO GO TO ALL 5 CARDSTOPS TO COMPLETE YOUR POKER HAND. POKER HANDS WILL BE TURNED IN SATURDAY EVENING AT THE AWARDS BANQUET. THE CREW WITH THE BEST POKER HAND WINS.

WHAT KIND OF BOAT CAN I ENTER?

YOU CAN ENTER WITH ANY MANUFACTURER OF BOAT- AS LONG AS IT IS A PONTOON OR TRITOON. ALL HORSEPOWER IS WELCOME!

IS THERE A LIMITED NUMBER OF REGISTRATION SPOTS?

YES, WE DO CAP THE REGISTRATION TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF SPOTS FOR BOTH EVENTS. DURING 2025, OUR 3RD YEAR, REGISTRATION SOLD OUT DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT, AND WE PREDICT THE EVENT TO SELL OUT AGAIN FOR 2026. WE RECOMMEND REGISTERING AS SOON AS IT OPENS TO SECURE YOUR SPOT.

DO COAST GUARD RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY?

YES, COAST GUARD RULES AND REGULATIONS APPLY. THERE WILL BE SHERIFFS DEPUTIES PATROLLING THE RIVERS AND LAKES. PLEASE BOAT SAFELY AND WITH CAUTION. TOOONTIME IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY FINES OR INFRACTIONS DUE TO BOATERS NOT FOLLOWING THE COAST GUARD RULES AND REGULATIONS. BOTH THE INDIAN RIVER AND CHEBOYGAN RIVER'S ARE NO WAKE ZONES.

INDIAN RIVER 2026

WHERE ARE THE CARDSTOPS?

THE MAPS ABOVE ARE A GENERAL IDEA OF WHERE EACH CARD STOP IS LOCATED. PLEASE VISIT THE MAP OF ROUTES TAB FOR A MORE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF EACH CARDSTOP.

ARE THERE SERVICES AVAILABLE ALONG THE INDIAN RIVER?

YES, THERE ARE VARIOUS SERVICE LOCATIONS ALONG BOTH THE INDIAN RIVER AND CHEBOYGAN RIVER THAT SUPPLY FUEL, QUICK SERVICE FOOD AND RETAIL SHOPPING.

ARE THERE SERVICES AVAILABLE ON HOUGHTON LAKE?

YES, THERE ARE VARIOUS SERVICE LOCATIONS ON HOUGHTON LAKE THAT SUPPLY FUEL, QUICK SERVICE FOOD AND RETAIL SHOPPING.