Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside
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Event overview
Winter Trail Fest West is a trail running event at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Deep Lake Campground, 2526 S Yankee Springs Rd, Middleville, MI, on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The event offers multiple race options, including:
- Half Marathon
- 5 Mile
Variants include economy registrations, virtual races, ruck divisions for both distances, and an early-start half marathon option with no awards. The event is organized by Trivium Racing.
Course and race features
Courses run on winter trail singletrack with rolling hills. Organizers note common winter conditions such as snow, slush, ice, and mud. The half marathon course includes rugged singletrack; the 5 Mile course is described as a faster option. A river crossing is part of the course; an alternate route adds 0.25 miles to avoid the crossing. Chip timing and age-group awards are provided.
Included items and series
Registered participants receive a custom race hoodie and a finisher medal. The event includes chip timing with live results, free race-day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards (winter hats). Medals from this event connect with the Summer Trail Fest Ultra series; a bundle option offers a 15% discount per event when entered together.
Registration and policies
No refunds are issued within 30 days of the event. Earlier than 30 days, a 50% refund of the entry fee (excluding processing fees) may be requested. Entries cannot be deferred to another event or year. Race entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 fee; shirt sizes cannot be changed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
