Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon

FEB
14
2026
Run snowy singletrack at Island Lake in February on a rolling half or a shorter 5 Mile as trails may include snow, ice or mud. Run, ruck or go virtual and earn a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race treats.
Sat 14 Feb 2026
13 miles 5 miles

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Event overview

Winter Trail Fest East takes place on February 14, 2026 at Island Lake State Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, Michigan. The event is a winter trail race held on natural-surface trails where conditions may include snow, ice, slush, or mud. The course for the half marathon follows rolling singletrack; the 5 Mile follows a shorter trail route. Both run and ruck divisions are offered, and virtual race options are available.

Race details

  • Half Marathon
  • 5 Mile

Registration options include standard and economy packages. Race entries include a custom race hoodie, finisher medal, chip timing with live results, race day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards. The event offers a bundle with the Summer Trail Fest (50K, Half Marathon, or 5 Mile) that provides a 15% discount per event and connecting finish medals between the winter and summer races. Refund, transfer, and registration policies are set by the organizer and are available through the event pages. Results and photos are published after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.