Yankee Springs Winter Challenge
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Yankee Springs Winter Challenge : January 3, 2026
The event takes place on January 3, 2026 at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, 10370 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, MI. The organizers will use the Long Lake Outdoor Center grounds while the facility is closed for winter; a heated tent will be provided for registration and post-race food. Cabins are not available for the winter race. Several hotels are noted as nearby for lodging.
Course, distances, and support
The courses are rolling, mostly wooded single-track trails with lake views. Distances offered:
- 50k
- 25k
- 10k
- 5k
The 5k, 10k, and 25k are single loops. The 50k consists of two laps of the 25k. Aid stations are spaced about 2 to 4 miles apart. There is one aid station on the 10k, three on the 25k (one of which 25k runners pass twice), and a start/finish aid station available to 50k runners. Aid station items include water, Gatorade, Coke, oranges, bananas, and a variety of sweet and salty snacks.
Pacers are permitted for 50k runners on the second 25k loop. Pacers may use aid station food and drinks, will be asked to sign a waiver at the start/finish, and should step off the course before the finish line to avoid timing confusion.
Entry items
The race fee includes a crew neck sweatshirt or a buff. Register by December 8 to be guaranteed a sweatshirt; sizes after that date are while supplies last. An online signup fee is added to listed prices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
