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Rock the Light Trail Run

Name: Rock the Light Trail Run
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Northport

Northport, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first male and female finishers.

Participants receive a race shirt and a custom finisher's medal. The race fosters a competitive yet fun atmosphere and offers discounts for TCTC and MiTri members. Packet pickup is available on race day morning.

The event promotes outdoor trail running in a scenic state park setting. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Northport

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Trail Run

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

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