Yankee Springs Trail Run

Event

The Yankee Springs Trail Run takes place May 29-30, 2026 at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, 10370 Gun Lake Road, Middleville, MI 49333. The event offers the following race distances:

• 10k
• 25k
• 50k
• 100k

Shirts are included in the race fee. Registration by May 1 guarantees a shirt in the requested size.

Courses and race logistics

All courses start and finish at the Long Lake Outdoor Center and run on single-track and spur trails. The trails include notable hills, rocks, and roots. The 10k course has 978' of elevation gain and the 25k course has 1,388' of elevation gain. The courses drain well and have no water crossings. The 10k and 25k routes use the Hall Lake Trail, spur trails past the Devil's Soup Bowl, the Mountain Bike Trail, and the North Country Trail, with both returning via North Country, Chief Noonday, Long Lake, and ski trails. The 50k is two laps of the 25k course and the 100k is four laps.

Aid stations are placed approximately 2 to 4 miles apart. There is one aid station on the 10k, three on the 25k, and an aid station at the start/finish with space for drop bags.

Pacers are permitted for the 100k on laps 3 and 4 and for the 50k on lap 2. Only one pacer at a time is allowed; pacers must check in, sign a waiver at the start/finish, may use aid station food, and should not cross the finish line.

Lodging and fees

Lodging is available at the Long Lake Outdoor Center with cabins for 4 or 5 people and bunk houses with single bunks. Cabins and bunks have basic power; a bath house with warm showers and nearby outhouses are available. Participants must bring bedding or a sleeping bag. Lodging prices listed in the event materials include both Friday and Saturday nights. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.