Crooked Lake Trail Run (2.3-Mile | 5K | 10K)

Sat, May 9, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT

Location: 9501 Sashabaw Road, Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
Type: Run

Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).

Race feel

Experience one of Southeast Michigan's most scenic trail races, winding through beautiful forests and offering distances for every runner.

Scenic
Competitive

Great for

Beginner Friendly

Discover the Crooked Lake Trail Run, a scenic event winding through the beautiful Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Experience well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and stunning hardwood forests. With distances including a beginner-friendly 2.3-mile Lakeshore Loop, a challenging 5K Springlake Loop, and a demanding 10K, there's a perfect fit whether you're new to trails or seeking a longer adventure. Kick off your race season surrounded by nature's beauty.

What to expect

A scenic trail experience through hardwood forests and along Crooked Lake.

From the organizer

☀️ CROOKED LAKE TRAIL RUN 🌲

2.3 Mile • 5K • 10K 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

🌲🏃‍♂️ Experience one of Southeast Michigan’s most scenic trail races!

The Crooked Lake Trail Run winds through the beautiful trails of Independence Oaks County Park, featuring well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and stunning hardwood forests.

Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first race, there’s a distance for everyone.

🔥 Kick off your race season the right way on the trails!

🗓️ Race Date: Saturday, May 9, 2026

📍 Race Location: Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road Village of Clarkston, MI 48348)

Registration Includes:

⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

📏 Race Distances:

🏃‍♀️2.3 Mile Run/Walk — “Lakeshore Loop” Flat & fast — great for beginners or runners chasing a PR Scenic lakefront views around Crooked Lake 🌊🍃

🏃‍♀️5K Run/Walk — “Springlake Loop”

Challenging rolling hills Forested stretches through the hardwoods + lake views 🌲🌳🌊

🏃‍♂️💨 10K Run — “Springlake Loop x2”

Two laps of the 5K course Perfect for runners seeking a longer, more demanding trail challenge

📅Packet Pick-Up Date & Time: Race Day — Saturday, May 9th 2026 🕒 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM

Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys) 9501 Sashabaw Road Village of Clarkston, MI 48348 ⏱️Race Start Times: 2.3 Mile — 9:05 AM 5K — 9:00 AM 10K — 9:00 AM