08May
MORNING 10K Run
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
Crooked Lake Trail Run (2.3-Mile | 5K | 10K)
Village of Clarkston,
Michigan,
United States
196 days left
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Date
08 May, 2027
Races
10 distances
Entry fee
$35.00 – $50.00
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Crooked Lake Trail Run (2.3-Mile | 5K | 10K)
About the event
☀️ CROOKED LAKE TRAIL RUN 🌲
2.3 Mile • 5K • 10K 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🌲🏃♂️ Experience one of Southeast Michigan’s most scenic trail races!
The Crooked Lake Trail Run winds through the beautiful trails of Independence Oaks County Park, featuring well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and stunning hardwood forests.
Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first race, there’s a distance for everyone.
🔥 Kick off your race season the right way on the trails!
🗓️ Race Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 Race Location:
Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road Village of Clarkston, MI 48348)
Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
📏 Race Distances:
🏃♀️2.3 Mile Run/Walk — “Lakeshore Loop”
Flat & fast — great for beginners or runners chasing a PR
Scenic lakefront views around Crooked Lake 🌊🍃
🏃♀️5K Run/Walk — “Springlake Loop”
Challenging rolling hills
Forested stretches through the hardwoods + lake views 🌲🌳🌊
🏃♂️💨 10K Run — “Springlake Loop x2”
Two laps of the 5K course
Perfect for runners seeking a longer, more demanding trail challenge
📅Packet Pick-Up Date & Time:
Race Day — Saturday, May 9th 2026
🕒 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM
Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys)
9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
⏱️Race Start Times:
2.3 Mile — 9:05 AM
5K — 9:00 AM
10K — 9:00 AM
Races offered
08May
MORNING 5K Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $40.00
08May
Morning & Sunset (10K Run)
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- 0.00
08May
Morning & Sunset (2.3-Mile Run/Walk)
Running
- Distance
- 1.6K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- 0.00
08May
Morning & Sunset (5K Run/Walk)
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- 0.00
08May
SUNSET 10K Run
Running
- Distance
- 10K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $45.00
08May
SUNSET 2.3-Mile Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 3.7K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $35.00
08May
SUNSET 5K Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 5K
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $40.00
08May
Virtual
Running
- Distance
- Virtual
- Start time
- 09:00
- Entry fee
- $50.00
08May
MORNING 2.3 Mile Run/Walk
Running
- Distance
- 3.7K
- Start time
- 09:05
- Entry fee
- $35.00
Weather history
3-year monthly averages for May in Village of Clarkston.
Temperature9.0° / 20.1°
Feels like5.5° / 17.2°
Sunshine hours10h 40m
Rainfall2.4 mm
Snowfall—
Wind12.7 km/h (Gentle breeze)
Humidity66.6%
Max UV indexHigh (6.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise06:10
Sunset20:49
About Village of Clarkston
Learn more about the host city, Village of Clarkston.
Clarkston is a city in Oakland County, Michigan, United States. A northern suburb of Detroit, located about 34 mi (55 km) northwest of downtown Detroit, Clarkston is surrounded by Independence Township, but administered independently since its incorporation in 1992. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 928. With a total land area of 0.44 square miles (1.14 km2), Clarkston is the smallest city by land area in the state of Michigan.
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