Summer Trail Fest Ultra
Laingsburg, United States • 13 Jun 2026
Event
Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is scheduled for Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Sleepy Hollow State Recreation Area in Laingsburg, Michigan (7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI 48848). The event offers multiple distance options:
- 50K
- Half Marathon
- 5 Mile
Additional race options include economy-entry packages, virtual race entries, ruck divisions for each distance, a pacer role, and a 50K early-start option. The event is paired with Winter Trail Fest (WTF) races; STFU and WTF finisher medals magnetically connect and a bundle between the events offers a 15% discount per race.
Course and logistics
The course is approximately 90% well-groomed trail with minimal technical terrain. Aid stations are described as frequent and well stocked with water, electrolytes, gels, and real food options. Course markings are described as extensive. Cutoff policies are specified as 20:00 per mile for the 50K and 45:00 per mile for the Half Marathon. Parking will be available near the race start, with maps and signs provided in the athlete guide.
Post-race and included items
Registration includes a finisher medal, a technical singlet, a custom bumper sticker, chip timing with live results, race photography, access to well-stocked aid stations, and a post-race barbecue featuring burgers, hot dogs, and sides. Spectator picnic tickets are available for 2026. Refund, transfer, and cancellation policies are detailed in the race rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.