The Ultra Bird 12hr Trail Race
West Olive, United States • 1 Nov 2025
Event details
The Ultra Bird trail races take place Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, MI (12524 Stanton Street, West Olive, MI 49460). The event is presented by Egress Endurance. Distances and formats offered include:
- 12-hour timed event
- 6-hour timed event
- Ruck 6-hour
- Ruck 3-hour
- 5K
- 10K
Prizes will be awarded to the top three male and top three female finishers in each event. Event proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and Gateway Mission. The 2025 Ultra Bird Ruck Challenge requires rucksacks or weighted vests of at least 20 lb and allows participants to accumulate miles in either a 3-hour or 6-hour format.
Course and race operations
The course is a 5K loop on groomed trails at Pigeon Creek, with about 165 ft of elevation gain per loop and one longer climb followed by a significant downhill. The park remains open to the public during the event; signage and marked trails will indicate the race route.
On-site parking is available within walking distance of the start/finish. An aid station and drop-bag area are located at the start/finish and will offer hydration and pre-packaged snacks. Bathrooms are available at the start/finish. Pacers are allowed in the 12- and 6-hour events. Competitors in the 12- and 6-hour events must carry a headlamp. Runners may stop at any time, and entrants arriving at the start/finish within 15 minutes before the event end may elect to start one final loop. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.