Full Moon 5

Full Moon 5 - Sleepy Hollow State Park

Michigan Trail Experience presents a night trail race run on a marked 5 miles loop inside Sleepy Hollow State Park near Laingsburg, Michigan. The course passes prairie grass fields, hardwood forest, and stands of pine and may include snow, ice, mud, or wet areas. Flags, including reflective flags, mark the route. A headlamp or flashlight is required. The marked course is mostly flat with approximately 270 feet of total ascent. The event is chip timed and accurate chip times plus current overall and age group places will be delivered by text and posted live.

Distances offered

• 5 miles standard entry
• 5 miles 18 and under entry

There is no aid station on the course; water will be provided at the finish. The race start and finish are on the south side of the main beach parking lot. Packet pickup is listed as January 31 at 5:00 pm. Registration windows and fees are listed separately for each category: general registration opens December 10, 2026 and closes February 11, 2027 with an entry fee shown as $28; the 18 and under category opens November 19, 2026 and closes January 30, 2027 with an entry fee shown as $23. Organizer notes also reference a higher late entry fee for a later period. Overall male and female finishers receive free entry into a future Michigan Trail Experience race and a $25 Playmakers gift card; first place finishers in each age group receive a $10 Playmakers gift card. Age groups start at 18 and under, then 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80 and over. The course is being changed due to campground work and an updated map will be posted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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