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Name: The Hungerford Trail Races
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Big Rapids

Big Rapids, United States • 26 Sep 2026

The Hungerford Trail Races

The Hungerford Trail Races take place in and around the Manistee National Forest near Big Rapids, Michigan, with a venue listed at 15085 220th Ave. The event is scheduled for Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 and offers multiple trail distances on forested terrain.

The course runs through wooded areas and winding single-track, and includes a section known as Powerlines. Terrain varies along the route, and aid stations are positioned at intervals along the course to support participants. The event listing notes routes through northern Michigan forestland and describes the setting as a fall trail run.

Distances offered:

50 Miler
45K
15 Miler

Registration for the event closes on Fri, Sep 25 at 11:59 PM ET. The description focuses on course setting, distances, and the presence of aid stations rather than start timing details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Big Rapids

Race information

Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

45 km

45k

15 mi

15 Miler

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

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