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Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon

Name: Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon
Start: 2026-02-14
End: 2026-02-14
Location: Brighton

Brighton, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a winter trail race by Trivium Racing at Island Lake State Recreation Area near Brighton, Michigan. The event offers a Half Marathon and a 5-Mile Run (with an optional Ruck), held in February. Embracing a playful “WTF” vibe, organizers anticipate challenging February conditions and reward finishers with a WTF medal, hoodie, and hot chocolate. The course runs on winter-trail surfaces through Island Lake’s grounds, with a late-morning start to ease runners into the chill. This race is part of Trivium Racing’s Michigan running and trail-series lineup. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Michigan Brighton

Race information

Registration

21 km

Half Marathon

5 mi

5 Mile

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

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