Crooked Loops Trail Run

Village of Clarkston, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Event details

The Crooked Loops Trail Run takes place on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in Clarkston, Michigan. The race location is 9501 Sashabaw Rd at Independence Oaks. October is the peak of fall colors at Independence Oaks, and the course runs through hardwood forests and on wood chip trails. Registration for the events opened January 7, 2026. Entry fees listed are $30, $35, and $40 for the three distances.

Course and distances

All races begin and end at the same location. The event offers three trail distances:

  • 2.5 Mile - one circuit around Crooked Lake with rolling hills.
  • 5.5 Mile - two circuits around the lake, then onto Rock Ridge Trail.
  • 8.5 Mile - three circuits including Spring Lake Trail.

The description notes varied terrain including rolling hills and wood chip trails. The course uses established park trails within Independence Oaks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

9 mi
8.5 Miles
6 mi
5.5 Miles
3 mi
2.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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