Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon

Vandalia, United States • 11 Oct 2025

Sandhill Crane All Trail - Overview

The Sandhill Crane All Trail event is an all-trail race held at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park, an 820-acre park in Vandalia, MI (15122 Monkey Run Street). The course is non-repeating and passes through forest and field with streams, small lakes, six bridge crossings and some hills. The event is the 17th annual running of this all-trail race and includes a separate kids fun run. Finishers receive a long-sleeve performance T-shirt and age-group awards include laser-cut wooden awards and medals.

Distances:

  • Half Marathon
  • 10K Run/Walk
  • 5K Run/Walk
  • 1K Kids Fun Run

Logistics and registration

Chip timing is provided for the 5K, 10K and half marathon. Aid on course and at the finish includes water, sports drink, fruit, popsicles, potato chips and cookies. The race benefits Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. There is no parking fee at the park. Registration options listed by the organizer include online, mail and race-day entry. Early registration fee information and T-shirt guarantee deadlines are published by the organizer. Results and timing are handled by a sports timing company and are posted online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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