Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside
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Event
Winter Trail Fest (WTF) West is a winter trail race on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville, Michigan. The event offers both live and virtual options and includes dedicated ruck divisions alongside running entries. Registration packages include a custom race hoodie, a finisher's medal, chip timing with live results, free race-day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards.
Distances
- Half Marathon (trail, rolling hills, rugged singletrack)
- 5 Mile (shorter winter trail route)
Course and conditions
The race takes place on winter trails and commonly features snow, slush, ice, or mud. The half marathon course is described as having rolling hills and rugged singletrack. The course includes a river crossing; an alternate route adds 0.25 miles to avoid the crossing.
Location
Event base and packet location is Deep Lake Campground, 2526 S Yankee Springs Rd, Middleville, MI 49333.
Registration and policies
Some paid options are listed, including economy packages and virtual entries. No refunds are issued within 30 days of the event. Earlier than 30 days, a request may be made for a 50% refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be deferred to another year. Entries may be transferred to another person for a $5 transfer fee; T-shirt size cannot be changed. Medals from this event can connect to the Summer Trail Fest series in June; a multi-race bundle offers a 15% discount per event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
