Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside
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Winter Trail Fest West - Half Marathon and 5 Mile
Winter Trail Fest West is a trail running event on February 20, 2027, at Deep Lake Campground in the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Middleville, Michigan. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes separate divisions for runners and ruckers.
- 13.1 Miles Half Marathon
- 5 Miles 5 Mile
The half marathon course includes rolling hills and rugged singletrack. Trail conditions are variable in late winter and may include snow, slush, ice, or mud. The course includes a river crossing; participants have the option to bypass the crossing via a 0.25 mile detour.
Ruckers hike with a weighted ruck sack or weight plate carrier and are weighed before the event. Ruckers under 150 pounds must carry 20 pounds; ruckers over 150 pounds must carry 30 pounds. An early start category is available for a limited number of half marathon participants who need extra time to meet cutoffs; entrants in that category should expect that some aid stations may not be staffed when they arrive and are asked to remain aware of other participants.
The event offers standard and economy registration packages. Economy packages omit a race shirt and finishers medal. Virtual entries allow participants to complete the distance remotely and receive mailed race packet items after submitting results. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
