Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon

Brighton, United States • 14 Feb 2026

Event overview

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail running and rucking event at Island Lake State Recreation Area, 6301 Kensington Rd, Brighton, Michigan, on February 14, 2026. Distances offered include:

  • Half Marathon (13.1 miles)
  • 5 Mile

Both distances have run and ruck divisions, and virtual options are available. The half marathon route uses rolling singletrack; the 5 Mile is described as a faster, more accessible trail option. The course is expected to encounter winter trail conditions such as snow, ice, slush, or mud.

Registration, included items, and policies

Registration options include economy packages that skip swag. Standard registration includes a custom WTF race hoodie, WTF finisher medal, chip timing with live results, race day photos, post-race food and drinks, and age group awards. The event is part of a bundle with the Summer Trail Fest Ultra (50K, Half Marathon, 5 Mile) that offers connecting medals and a 15% discount per event when bundled.

Refund and transfer rules: no refunds within 30 days of the event; requests made earlier than 30 days may receive a 50% refund of the entry fee excluding processing fees. Entries cannot be deferred to another year or event. Entries may be transferred to another individual for a $5 transfer fee; T-shirt size cannot be changed. If the race is canceled for reasons beyond the race director's control, refunds will not be made but race packets and shirts will be made available at a location to be determined. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

13 mi
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
5 mi
5 Mile
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