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Name: Bonfyre Trail Fest
Start: 2026-11-07
End: 2026-11-07
Location: Lyndon Township

Lyndon Township, United States • 7 Nov 2026

Bonfyre Trail Fest

Bonfyre Trail Fest takes place on November 7, 2026 at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Waterloo State Recreation Area, in Chelsea, MI. The event uses a new start and finish location for 2026; the previous 18M course has been shortened to a 15M option. The trails run through pine stands, along steep embankments and around boulders, and pass lakes and wetlands.

Offered distances:

5M
10M
15M

All registrants receive a custom cozy beanie. Courses are marked and include aid; finish food is provided. All finishers receive a custom campfire mug and are eligible for awards. After the races there is a post-race bonfire, live band, and a beer garden. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Lyndon Township

Race information

Website

15 mi

15m

10 mi

10m

5 mi

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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