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Name: Dances with Dirt Hell
Start: 2026-06-13
End: 2026-06-13
Location: Kaiserville

Kaiserville, United States • 13 Jun 2026

Dances with Dirt Hell

Dances with Dirt Hell takes place in Hell, Michigan, at The Woodlands, a private camp location. The event features a variety of off-road distances held on single track and trails, with terrain that includes mud and natural obstacles. Participants have the option to camp at the venue for the weekend.

The event offers several individual race distances and a relay option:

6.66K
13.1M
30K
50K
50M
55M Relay

The 30K individual race is a special addition for the 30th anniversary of the event. The 55M Relay incorporates a mix of established trails and off-trail sections. Relay teams can participate in two different categories: a competitive team of up to five people or a non-competitive team of up to ten people.

All participants have access to a post-race gathering at the venue. This includes food, drinks, live music, and an awards ceremony. The course utilizes the natural landscape of the area, featuring unpolished trails and rugged terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Kaiserville

Race information

Website

55 mi

55m Relay

50 mi

50 Mile

50 km

50k

30 km

30k

13 mi

13.1m

7 km

6.66k

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

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