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Campfire 5K

Name: Campfire 5K
Start: 2025-09-27
End: 2025-09-27
Location: Almont

Almont, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Campfire 5K is a second-annual trail-style race in Almont, Michigan, held on Camp Skyline’s 200 acres. The event offers a Campfire 5K and a Campfire 1 Mile, with routes that weave through wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road—no public roads are used. The course highlights the elevated terrain of Skyline, including the highest point in Lapeer County, and is chip-timed by Rotpac Racing.

The atmosphere invites runners, walkers, and casual participants, with a fundraising option that can earn discounted or free entries. Packet pickup begins on race day at 8:15 a.m. at 5650 Sandhill Road. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Almont

Race information

Registration

5 km

Campfire 5k

Campfire 1 Mile

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

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Turkey Trail Trot & the Leftovers Race

Shelby Township - 17 mi from Almont

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4..

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Bad Santa Trail Run

Leonard - 6 mi from Almont

0 km

5 km

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Goodbye25

Rochester - 17 mi from Almont

5 km

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Hootie Hoo 8k Trail

Shelby Township - 17 mi from Almont

5 km

8 km

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Village of Clarkston - 23 mi from Almont

2 mi

5 km

10 km

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