The most scenic and hilliest course in Southeast Michigan! Join us on Saturday, September 12, for our 16th Annual RUN FOR THE HILLS! event at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, MI. Come for an amazing walk or run through Hidden Lake Gardens' beautiful scenery. Proceeds from the race will benefit Hidden Lake Gardens and Oh! These Irish Hills.
T-shirts are included with registration until August 31. T-shirts are not guaranteed after that date and are available as supplies last at packet pickup.
If you need assistance registering, please call Hidden Lake Gardens at 517-431-2060.
On race day, the entrance gate will open at 6:45 AM and will close at 7:15 AM For race participants' safety, once the gate is closed, entry or exit will not be permitted until 9:00 AM. Pets will not be allowed entry into HLG for the race.
Registered participants gain free entry into Hidden Lake Gardens. All others are required to pay an entrance fee. Cash and credit cards accepted.
Packet pick-up will be available at Hidden Lake Gardens:
Use the QR code found in your email at packet pickup for a quick and easy check-in!
Become a sponsor today!
Learn about supporting the Run for the Hills and Hidden Lake Gardens through sponsorship at RUN FOR THE HILLS! Sponsorship Opportunities | Infrastructure Planning and Facilities (msu.edu).
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted live during the race and online at this website.
Hidden Lake Gardens is owned and operated by Michigan State University under the division of Infrastructure Planning and Facilities and is supported through admission fees, endowments, gifts, and the "Friends of Hidden Lake Gardens" membership program. HLG is open year-round, Tuesdays through Sundays, and closed for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day.
Oh! These Irish Hills is a non-profit organization formed in 2004. Their stated purpose is to advance an Irish Hills legacy involving area individuals, groups, and organizations in activities that celebrate the beauty of the place, the spirit of its people, and the progression of its history.
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
Sep 12, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
08:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Tipton.
Learn more about the host city, Tipton.
Franklin Township is a civil township of Lenawee County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 3,063 at the 2020 census.
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