Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon
February singletrack at Island Lake Recreation Area, run on whatever winter leaves behind, with a mid morning start and a ruck division alongside runners.
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Quick facts
- Winter trail half on rolling singletrack at Island Lake Recreation Area.
- Run and ruck divisions, one of the few Michigan winter races to offer both.
- Steady fields near 150 to 165 half marathon finishers.
- Mid morning start to let temperatures rise before the race.
2027 Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon registration
Registration for the 2027 Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon runs through the official registration page at runsignup.com.
About the Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon
The eastern half of a two race Michigan winter trail pairing, held near Brighton about a week before the western edition at Yankee Springs. Fields sit around 150 to 165 half marathon finishers, and the appeal is having a reason to train through the coldest stretch of the year.
Course
Rolling singletrack through Island Lake Recreation Area, beginner friendly in shape but unpredictable in surface. Snow, ice, slush and mud all show up in different years, and the late morning start is designed to let the temperature climb before runners head out.
Race-day weather
Mid February in southeast Michigan sits near or below freezing, and the trail surface matters more than the air. Expect packed snow, refrozen ruts or thawed mud depending on the week.
Past Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday, February 13, 2027 | Upcoming | — |
Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon FAQ
When is the Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon?
The 2027 Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon is on Saturday, February 13, 2027.
How do I register for the Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon?
Register for the Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon through the official registration link: marathonscout.com/go/winter-trail-fest-east-half-marathon/register. It opens the race registration page at runsignup.com.
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