10K races near Zeeland

Yankee Springs Fall Festival is a trail running event held at Deep Lake Campground near Middleville, Michigan, starting and finishing within the campground. Participants can select a 10k-ish loop, a 25k loop, or a 50k composed of two 25k laps. The shortest race measures closer to seven miles than a standard 10k, indicating a preference for trail-running flexibility over road-running exactness. The courses feature rolling single track in the Yankee Springs area. The 10k-ish loop has one aid station, while the 25k route includes four. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, and a selection of sweet and salty snacks. Runners in the 50k may have pacers during their second lap. Camping is integrated into the event; Deep Lake provides primitive sites adjacent to the start and finish, and the nearby Gun Lake Campground offers sites with running water and electrical hookups. Race entry includes a long-sleeve tech shirt or buff. The event utilizes trails also used for the organizers' spring and winter races.

The Spooky Sprint in Caledonia, Michigan, southeast of Grand Rapids, is a Halloween-themed running event held annually at Caledonia High School. It offers a variety of race options, including a kids dash, an untimed 1-mile run, a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a virtual race. A unique 'Volunteer then Run' entry is also available, allowing families and runners of all distances to participate together. The 5K, 10K, and half marathon feature chip timing, live results, awards, a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal. The 1-mile run, though untimed, includes the main race's merchandise. The kids dash is designed for children 10 and under, providing a mini bib, youth shirt, and kids medal; children can participate in the dash without charge on race day if they forgo the swag. Finish-line treats and complimentary participant photos enhance the Halloween atmosphere, and the virtual race allows participation from any location while still receiving the shirt and medal.

The Turkey Trails- Grand Rapids is a Thanksgiving-themed running event held annually in Grand Rapids. It offers a 5K, 10K, half marathon, 1 mile, Kids Dash, and a virtual race option. The event is designed for both families and regular runners, featuring youth pricing for ages 12 and under in the 5K and 10K, and a short untimed dash for children 10 and under. The in-person races provide chip timing, live results, and awards. The virtual option allows participants to run at their own location and still receive event merchandise. Most registrations include a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a finisher medal, with children receiving a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and medal. Complimentary participant photos and finish-line refreshments enhance the holiday outing atmosphere.

Twisted Trail is a Black Friday trail race held at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It offers 5K, 10K, 15K distances, and a free 1-mile option. All participants begin together in the morning. The longer races utilize a 5K loop: one lap for the 5K, two for the 10K, and three for the 15K. The start, finish, and packet pickup are located at Calvary Baptist Church on 28th Street SE. The course follows hidden trails alongside Plaster Creek, featuring narrow singletrack mountain bike paths and wooden bridges instead of wide park routes. This design favors runners over strollers, particularly if snow is present. Organizers suggest leaving dogs at home because of the trail's confined nature. The free mile is available for those seeking a shorter run, while the timed races feature age groups from 9 and under to 70+, with awards for overall winners and top finishers in each age group. Registered runners receive shirts if they sign up by the guarantee deadline.