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Mt. Baldhead Challenge

Name: Mt. Baldhead Challenge
Start: 2025-09-06
End: 2025-09-06
Location: Saugatuck

Saugatuck, United States • 6 Sep 2025

Mt. Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan, is the Midwest’s premier multi-terrain race. Participants choose the 10K+ (about 7 miles) or the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), weaving through woodlands, dunes, waterfront views, and the friendly streets of Saugatuck–Douglas to the Mt.

Baldhead summit. The course blends roughly 50% trails with 50% water vistas and features a climb of 302 steps to the iconic peak, with elevations of about 750 feet for the 10K+ and 1050 feet for the half. In 2025, the 25th anniversary is celebrated with a post-race party.

Net proceeds support free youth programs via the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Holland. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Saugatuck

Race information

Website

13 mi

1050 m+

Half Marathon

7 mi

750 m+

10k+

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Nov 1

The Ultra Bird 12hr Trail Race

West Olive - 18 mi from Saugatuck

Backyard Ultra

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Take on Ultra Bird on Nov 1, 2025 at Pigeon Creek County Park with 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, ruck 3 hour and 6 hour challenges, plus 5K and 10K on a scenic hilly 5K loop. Enjoy aid stations, podium prizes, and support charities.