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Yankee Springs Winter Challenge

Name: Yankee Springs Winter Challenge
Start: 2026-01-03
End: 2026-01-03
Location: Middleville, Michigan

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Middleville, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 03 Jan, 2026

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About the Event

Embrace the unpredictable beauty of a Michigan winter at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, celebrating its 15th year on Saturday, January 3, 2026. This beloved tradition tests your resilience on the rolling, scenic singletrack of Yankee Springs State Recreation Area, where the conditions—be it crisp snow, frozen ground, or winter mud—create a uniquely different adventure each year. Choose your distance from a fast 5K to a demanding 50K ultra, each loop showcasing the serene, forested trails of Southwest Michigan that have become a rite of passage for regional trail runners. Your commitment is rewarded with classic race swag and a truly distinctive finisher's prize: a custom snow globe commemorating your frosty triumph. More than just a race, it's a vibrant community gathering where hearty spirits and shared stories warm the chilly air. Lace up your trail shoes for a genuine winter challenge where the only certainty is the stunning landscape and the satisfying weight of a well-earned, one-of-a-kind trophy.

Races Offered

50K

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 50K

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Type — Trail running

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08:00

25K

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 25K

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Type — Trail running

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09:00

10K

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Trail running

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09:30

5k

Jan 03, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Trail running

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10:00

Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat -5.4° / -0.1°

wb_sunny -10.7° / -4.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.1 /

water_drop 82.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat -5.4° / -0.1°

wb_sunny -10.7° / -4.9°

air 13.1 km/h

water_drop 82.0%

About 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.