Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon
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Event overview
Winter Trail Fest East is a trail race held on February 14, 2026, at Island Lake State Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, Michigan. The event offers two on-course distances:
- Half Marathon
- 5 Mile
Both distances include run and ruck divisions. Virtual race options and economy registration options are available. The event is staged on winter trails and the course may include snow, ice, slush, or mud.
Race details
Registration includes a custom race hoodie, a finisher medal, chip timing with live results, race day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age group awards. Overall and age group awards include winter hats. The 2026 hoodie is an indigo blue Gildan Heavy Blend sweatshirt with a geometric snowflake design printed in metallic silver ink. A bundle is offered with the Summer Trail Fest Ultra series in June; the two-event bundle provides connecting finisher medals and a 15% discount per event when registered together. Refund and transfer policies apply; an economy package allows participants to skip swag for a lower entry fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
