Crooked Loops Trail Run

OCT
2
2027
Three trail races at Independence Oaks in October, with 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 mile loops around Crooked Lake and nearby trails.
Sat 2 Oct 2027
9 miles 6 miles 3 miles

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Crooked Loops Trail Run

Crooked Loops Trail Run takes place on October 2, 2027 at Independence Oaks in Clarkston, Michigan. October is the peak of fall colors at the park, and the courses run through hardwood forests and on wood chip trails in southeastern Michigan. All races begin and end at the same location.

Runners choose from three measured distances covering laps around Crooked Lake and nearby trails:

  • 2.5 miles: single circuit around Crooked Lake with rolling hills.
  • 5.5 miles: two laps around the lake and a branch onto Rock Ridge Trail.
  • 8.5 miles: three laps with an extension onto Spring Lake Trail.

Registration opens November 1, 2026 and closes December 31, 2026. Entry fees are listed by distance: $30 for the 2.5 mile race, $35 for the 5.5 mile race, and $40 for the 8.5 mile race.

Location details are provided as 9501 Sashabaw Rd, Clarkston, MI 48348, United States. The event information describes routes that use the park trail network and lakeside loops. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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