Yankee Springs Winter Challenge
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Yankee Springs Winter Challenge
The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge is a winter trail running event organized by Switchback Endurance at Yankee Springs State Recreation Area in Middleville, MI. The race uses rolling wooded single track trails around Hall Lake, Devil's Soup Bowl, McDonald Lake, and Long Lake. The event is in its 16th year and runs in typical Michigan winter conditions, which may vary from year to year.
Distances are based on a 10k loop with additional laps and a shortcut for the shorter course. Available distances:
- 50K: five laps of the 10k loop
- 25K: one 5k loop then two 10k loops
- 10K: one 10k loop
- 5k: same 10k loop with a shortcut
Lodging notes state that cabins at the Long Lake Outdoor Center are no longer available for the winter race due to a management change. Local lodging options include the Bay Point Inn and Gun Lake Casino. Race entry fees include either a crew neck sweatshirt or a buff; registration by December 8 is required to be guaranteed a sweatshirt. The finisher award for this winter race is a snow globe. Registration closes on Thu, Dec 31 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
