Half Marathon preteky v blízkosti Sylvan Township

Spooky Sprint - Ann Arbor takes place in October at Kensington Metropark, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K, untimed 1-mile, kids' dash, and a virtual option. Bodies Race Company presents this event as part of its Holiday Series, designed for runners aiming for a personal best and families seeking a costume-welcoming fall activity. The longer races use chip timing with live results, while the 1-mile and kids' dash offer a relaxed pace. The half marathon begins in the morning, following park roads shaded by trees and paved trails around Maple Beach. The course has a fast, gently rolling terrain, avoiding steep hills. Costumes are welcome, and finishers will receive Halloween treats. Early registrants get race merchandise, including a custom bib, a designer shirt, and a medal. The kids' dash is open to children aged 10 and under, with a free option that does not include merchandise. Youth pricing is available for the 5K and 10K, making the shorter distances more accessible for families.

The Michigan Monster Dash is a Halloween-themed run and walk held at Kensington Metropark in Milford, Michigan. The start and finish are located at Maple Beach by Kent Lake. Finish Line Runs, a race group from the Detroit/Ann Arbor area, organizes the event, typically scheduled for late October. Participants can select from a 1k Kids Dash, 5k, 10k, or half marathon. A virtual option is available for each distance, allowing individuals to run from home, a treadmill, or a local path. The in-person course winds through Kensington’s wooded area and is described as relatively flat, emphasizing the Halloween atmosphere over a challenging route. Costumes are highly encouraged, contributing to a family-friendly feel across all events, from the kids’ dash to the longer distances. The race supports Make-A-Wish Michigan, with participant contributions exceeding $8,000 for the charity. Previous race perks have included discount coupons from Dick’s in Novi, chocolate milk from Horizon Organic, and jerky packs from Jack Link’s.

Turkey Trails Ann Arbor sú každoročné preteky s tematikou Vďakyvzdania v Ann Arbor, Michigan. Beží sa tam half marathon, 10K, 5K, 1 Mile bez merania času a Kids Dash. Hlavné preteky majú čipové meranie času s priebežnými výsledkami, zatiaľ čo kratšie rodinné behy sú v pohode, bez tlaku. Organizátor ponúka mládežnícke štartovné na 5K a 10K, čo je super pre rodiny a bežcov, ktorým záleží na ich časoch. Presné miesto pretekov je zatiaľ TBD. Organizátor pracuje s miestnymi parkmi, aby vymyslel trasy. Kids Dash je pre deti do 10 rokov, štartuje tesne pred hlavnými pretekmi a dostanú mini štartové číslo, detské tričko a medailu. Väčšina štartovných zahŕňa vlastné štartové číslo, dizajnové tričko, medailu pre finišera, fotky zadarmo a občerstvenie v cieli, napríklad koláč. Ceny sa odovzdávajú celkovo najlepším, masters a víťazom vekových kategórií na 5K, 10K a half marathon. Majú aj virtuálnu možnosť pre tých, čo chcú tričko a medailu, ale nemôžu prísť do Ann Arbor.

Winter Trail Fest East is a February trail race at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan, offering half marathon and 5-mile options. The objective is to race through whatever winter conditions Michigan presents: snow, ice, slush, or mud. The start is scheduled for later morning, allowing runners and ruckers a bit more daylight and a better chance at milder temperatures before they begin on the trails. The half marathon route follows rolling singletrack, while the 5-mile course provides a shorter, quicker introduction to winter racing for less experienced trail runners. Both distances include run and ruck divisions, a distinctive feature for Michigan winter races that accommodates athletes carrying weighted packs. Finishers receive a WTF hoodie and medal. Racers participating in the Summer Trail Fest Ultra can also collect connecting medals as part of the WTF + STFU Trail Series.