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The Dirty Mitten Trail Run

Name: The Dirty Mitten Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-19
End: 2026-09-19
Location: Middleville

Middleville, United States • 19 Sep 2026

Event Information

The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a 5k trail run. It takes place on September 19, 2026 at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan.

Course

The course uses trails at the camp, featuring single-track paths, fields, and gravel roads.

Context

The run is described as the newest addition to a larger "Dirtfest Weekend." There is a mention of a "Greenleaf Trust Trifecta," which is a combination of completing this trail run, a gravel bike race, and a gravel triathlon. This combination may result in a special item for participants.

Registration

The entry fee is listed as $40, with a note that the price increases after June 7, 2026. Information on capacity indicates 44 spots were left at the time of publication. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Middleville

Race information

Registration

5 km

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

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