Mt. Baldhead Challenge
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Event overview
The Mt. Baldhead Challenge takes place in Saugatuck, Michigan on September 12, 2026. The race offers two distances:
- 10K+ (about 7 miles)
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
Both courses travel across multi-terrain surfaces, including woodland trails, forested sand dunes, streets in Saugatuck-Douglas, and waterfront vistas. Each route includes the climb up Mt. Baldhead, which requires ascending 302 steps. Timing is recorded with chip timing and the event uses staggered start waves. The finish line is within Coghlin Park.
Logistics and entries
Packet pickup is available at the Community Church of Douglas, with a mail-away packet option via USPS. Parking is provided at Oval Beach and at the Community Church of Douglas; shuttle buses run between those locations. Portable restrooms are located at Oval Beach, Coghlin Park, and on course. Hydration stops with water and Gatorade are placed along the routes. Participants must return to Coghlin Park by the event cut-off time of 12:30 PM.
Registration notes: entry is open to ages 12 to 100, with non-binary, male, and female gender options. Priority registration is available for prior and wait-listed participants; public registration dates and pricing tiers are listed by the organizer. The race has a no-refund policy but allows deferrals and transfers; race insurance is offered during registration. Net proceeds support after-school and summer programs at Saugatuck Public Schools run by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Holland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
