When & Where

Race

April 24, 2027

Silver Lake (8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169)

Start Times

Half Marathon - 8:00am

Full Marathon - 8:00am

50K - 8:00am

5M - 8:10am

Packet Pickup

Friday - 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Erratic Ale Co in Dexter, MI. (8080 Grand St., Suite 3, Dexter, MI 48130)

Race day - 6:30am to 7:45am at the start and finish at Silver Lake (8555 Silver Hill Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169).

Notes

There is no early start for any of the distances.

A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for this event! Click HERE for more information about how to obtain a Recreation Passport.

FAQs

Is the Trail Marathon a Boston Qualifier?

No, it's not a BQ. Since we want to keep you on good trails (never mind the hills & rocks,) the actual race distance differs slightly from the advertised distance. Hence no USATF Certification and no BQ.

Are dogs allowed on the course? 

As fond as we are of the K-9 Corps, we will not allow them on the course for the comfort and safety of other runners.

How long do I have to finish the race?

There is a 6 hour cut off for the Half Marathon. There is an 9 hour cut off time for the Marathon and 50K.

Will race day registration be available?

Yes, there is race day registration for this event.

I was injured after registering for the race. Can I get a refund or defer until next year?

No – there will be NO refunds or deferments. We incur fixed costs for each runner based on registration numbers. As a result, we are not able to allow any refunds.

Can I switch race distances?

You may transfer your registration from one distance to another via your participant account.

Can I transfer my registration to a friend?

You may transfer your registration to a friend via your participant account.

Can I wear headphones on the course?

We discourage the use of headphones.

Will the event go on rain or shine?

The event will go on rain or shine with only the possibility of delay in the event of lightning.

Course

5 Mile: Five tough but beautiful miles! As hilly as any section of the half or full marathon, this is a kick butt trail course that is sure to please ... and beat you to a pulp!

5 mile loop - Blue Flags

Half & Full: The course is a 13.1 mile single track loop through lower Michigan wilderness. Constant hills and beauty including views of multiple lakes. It's a wide, well used trail with opportunity to pass.

Half Marathon - 13.1 mile loop - Pink Flags

Full Marathon - 13.1 mile loop twice - Pink Flags

Cutoff: Now a 6 hour cutoff for a hiker friendly half! Marathon must start second loop by 12:00pm

50K: Two 13.1 mile loops through some of the most beautiful wilderness the region has to offer and then finish on the 5 mile loop.

50K - 13.1 mile loop twice and 5 mile loop - Pink Flags and Blue Flags

Cutoff: 50K must start second loop by 12:00pm. 50K must start third loop (5M) by 3:45pm

View the course map

Aid Stations

There will be 3 aid stations for the half marathon, and 4 aid stations for the full marathon and the 50K. There will be no aid station for the 5 mile race.

Aid station locations for each loop:

Half/Full/50K Loop - Miles 4, 7, 10, and 13

The 3 aid stations will offer water, Gatorade, Coke, ginger ale, energy gels, PB&J, potatoes, Pringles, pickles, Oreos, gummy bears, M&Ms, and fresh fruit.

There will be an option to have a drop bag at the aid station near mile 13.

Please note this is a cupless race and be prepared to have your own drinking vessel for all fluids.

Post-Race

Join us for a fun post-race party with bonfires and music! Runners will receive a personal pizza meal and beer with their registration. Additional beer will be available for purchase.

Awards

Awards:

Every finisher earns a custom finisher medal at the finish line.

Overall awards to top 3 men and women and age group awards that go three-deep in five year age group.

First Overall Man & Woman over 50 in the marathon will have their name engraved in the John Rogucki Plaque

John Rogucki Memorial Fund Since John’s death in 1997, The “John, 'Road Kill', Rogucki Trail Marathon Memorial Stump” has been present at the race as a remembrance of John and his love for this trail. Each year RF Events donates a portion from each marathon entry fee to the John Rogucki memorial fund and honors the first place over 50 male and female finishers in the marathon by adding their name to it.