Yankee Springs Trail Run

About the Event

The Yankee Springs Trail Run is a comprehensive weekend of trail racing scheduled for May 29–30, 2026, in Middleville, Michigan. Hosted at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area, the event features a variety of distances ranging from a night 10k to a grueling 100k ultramarathon, all set on challenging single-track trails. The event is centered at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, which serves as the hub for lodging, packet pickup, and the start/finish line.

Race Distance	Start Day	Start Time	Cut-off Time
10k	Friday, May 29	08:00 PM	N/A
100k	Saturday, May 30	06:00 AM	12:00 Midnight
50k	Saturday, May 30	08:00 AM	12:00 Midnight
25k	Saturday, May 30	09:00 AM	12:00 Midnight

Event Logistics and Participant Information:

-- Shirt Guarantee: Race shirts are included with registration. Participants must register by May 1 to be guaranteed their preferred size.
-- Packet Pickup: Registration and bib collection take place at the lodge within the Long Lake Outdoor Center. Sessions are held Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturday from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
-- Course Style: The races utilize beautiful and technical single-track trails typical of the West Michigan landscape. Runners have the option to register for multiple races over the two days.
-- Lodging Options: Rustic but cozy cabins and bunkhouses are available for rent at the race site. Lodging fees cover both Friday and Saturday nights and provide access to a bathhouse with warm showers.
-- Rules and Cut-offs: All Saturday races share a common finishing cut-off of midnight. Timing services are provided by Switchback Endurance.

Historical Performance (100k Men's Leaders):

-- Record Holder: Charles Hornburg (2022) with a time of 9:33:16.
-- Recent Top Performance: Travis Reid (2024) finishing in 9:51:53.
-- Emerging Talent: Dones Anewishki (2024) recorded a notable 10:47:18 at age 26.

The Yankee Springs Trail Run 2026 offers a full immersion into trail culture, combining high-endurance challenges with a community-focused camp atmosphere in the heart of Middleville.

Races Offered

10K

May 29, 2026

straighten

Distance — 10K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

20:00

sell

$70.00

100K

May 30, 2026

straighten

Distance — 100K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

06:00

sell

$130.00

50K

May 30, 2026

straighten

Distance — 50K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$115.00

25K

May 30, 2026

straighten

Distance — 25K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

sell

$95.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Middleville.

thermostat Temperature

9.2° / 21.0°

wb_sunny Feels like

6.1° / 18.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 47m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.3 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

64.8%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:18

nightlight Sunset

20:57

About Middleville

Learn more about the host city, Middleville.

Middleville is a village in Thornapple Township, Barry County, in the U.S. state of Michigan. Middleville is part of the Grand Rapids metropolitan area. The population was 4,295 at the 2020 census.