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Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run

Name: Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run
Start: 2025-09-13
End: 2025-09-13
Location: Sanford

Sanford, United States • 13 Sep 2025

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular local trail race held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, Michigan. Featuring both 5K and 10K distances, the course offers a natural trail surface with turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks, providing a challenging and scenic running experience. The 10K and 5K courses differ and are marked with distinct colored flags.

Known for its fun and quirky atmosphere, the event includes a unique handicapping system adjusting times by body type, sex, and age. Participants can expect a casual vibe with aid stations possibly limited, and finishers receive a distinctive sleeveless tech shirt. The race has a dedicated following and a rich history in the local running community. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Sanford

Race information

Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

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

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