Crooked Lake Trail Run

Village of Clarkston, United States • 9 May 2026

Crooked Lake Trail Run

The Crooked Lake Trail Run is an outdoor trail event held at Independence Oaks County Park in the Village of Clarkston, MI (9501 Sashabaw Road, 48348). The race takes place on maintained trails through hardwood forest areas with views of Crooked Lake. The event offers multiple distance options and course loops within the park.

Distances, course and event details

  • 2.3 Mile Run/Walk - Lakeshore Loop, flat course, loop around Crooked Lake.
  • 5K Run/Walk - Springlake Loop, includes hills and wooded sections with lake views.
  • 10K Run - two loops of the 5K Springlake Loop.

Registration for the event includes chip timing with live results, a Dri-Fit participant shirt, a finisher medal, free race photos, and post-race refreshments. Packet pick-up is available at Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys) on race day, with on-site collection scheduled before the races. Course maps, age group awards, participant shirt details, and finisher medal information are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Run/walk
2.3 Mile Run/walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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