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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 - Overview

Dances with Dirt Hell takes place June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan at The Woodlands, a private camp. The venue accommodates weekend camping, campfires, and an informal atmosphere where participants may gather after racing.

Distances offered include:

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

The 30K, 50K, and 50 Mile individual events run on Pure Michigan single-track trails described as runnable with rugged, technical sections. The 30K is offered for one year only to mark 30 years in the event series.

The 55 mile relay features trail mileage with added off-trail sections. Teams may register as IN IT TO WIN IT teams of up to five people or JUST FOR FUN teams of up to ten people. Late relay entries are not accepted.

All entries include a post-race gathering with awards, food, drink, and live music. The event notes additional add-on options for participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Kaiserville

Race information

Website

55 mi

55m Relay

50 mi

50m

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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