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Michigan Dogman Trail Series

Name: Michigan Dogman Trail Series
Start: 2026-09-04
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Weldon Township

Weldon Township, United States • 4-5 Sep 2026

Michigan Dogman Trail Series

The Michigan Dogman Trail Series is a two-day trail race weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, Michigan, presented by Michigan Trail Experience. The event spans September 4 to September 5, 2026, at 12500 Crystal Mountain Dr., Thompsonville, MI 49683.

The weekend includes multiple race distances held on trails around the resort and nearby parkland. One event, the Legacy Art Park 5K, takes place Friday evening and follows a route through Legacy Art Park. The series also features Dogman races on Saturday.

Distances offered

3.1 Miles (Legacy Art Park 5K)
3.1 Miles (Dogman 5K)
6.2 Miles (Dogman 10K)
13.1 Miles (Dogman Half Marathon)

Registration for these events opens on June 15, 2026 and closes on August 23, 2026. Published registration fees are $45.00 for each 5K, $70.00 for the 10K, and $90.00 for the half marathon. The Legacy Art Park 5K is described as a run/walk open to all ages and abilities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Weldon Township

Race information

Registration

13 mi

Dogman Half Marathon

6 mi

Dogman 10k

3 mi

Legacy Art Park 5k

3 mi

Dogman 5k

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

Trail runs nearby

Sat - Sun Aug 29-30

North Country Trail Run

Trail races on August 29 and 30, 2026 offering 50 Mile, 50K, 26.2 Mile and 13.1 Mile distances. Registration is closed and a wait list will be available; organizers state the race includes notably large finisher medals.

Friday Sep 4

Loop the Lake - Traverse City

Traverse City

4 mi

8 mi

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

Fri - Sat Sep 4-5

Michigan Trail Fest

A two-day running weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI on September 4 and 5, 2026, featuring a Friday night Legacy Art Park 5K and 5K, 10K, and half marathon options. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees by distance.

Saturday Sep 19

Peace Ranch Wilderness 10K Run

Traverse City

5 km

10 km

Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.