Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon
Vandalia, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Event Overview
The Sandhill Crane All Trail event takes place at Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park in Vandalia, Michigan. This trail running competition is organized by Cairn Stone Adventure Tours and led by Coach Ron Gunn. The event features several distances held on natural surfaces within the park:
- Half Marathon
- 10k
- 5k
- Kids Fun Run
The courses consist of all-trail terrain through the park grounds. Participants receive a custom technical shirt and finishers are presented with a laser-engraved wooden award.
Location and Registration
The event is based at 15122 Monkey Run in Vandalia. For participants who are members of clubs registered with the registration platform, a 5-dollar discount is applied at checkout. Registration and race details are managed online. Participants who attend the event can collect their shirts on-site, while those who are unable to attend may arrange for shirts to be mailed or collected at subsequent events organized by the group.
History
The race is part of a series of events managed by Coach Ron Gunn, who has a background in collegiate cross-country coaching and adult fitness training. The event is listed and promoted by various regional and national athletic associations, including the American Trail Runner Association and RunMichigan. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.