Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside
Middleville, United States • 21 Feb 2026
Event overview
Winter Trail Fest Westside is a trail race at Yankee Springs Recreation Area, Deep Lake Campground, Middleville, Michigan on February 21, 2026. The event offers the following distance options:
- Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
- 5 Mile
Additional event formats listed include economy (no-swagger) options, ruck divisions for both distances, early-start half marathon (no awards), and virtual versions of the Half Marathon and 5 Mile.
Course and race features
The Half Marathon course is described as having rolling hills and rugged singletrack. The route includes a river crossing; an alternate route adds 0.25 miles to avoid the river. The event is held in late winter and notes possible trail conditions such as snow, slush, ice, and mud.
Registration, timing and awards
Registration options include full and economy packages. Race registration includes a custom WTF race hoodie, a finisher medal for the Half Marathon and 5 Mile, chip timing with live results, free race-day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age-group awards. The event also links to a summer race (Summer Trail Fest Ultra and Half) with connecting finisher medals and a multi-race bundle discount. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.