Crooked Loops Trail Run
Sat, Oct 10, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Run through Michigan's stunning fall foliage on scenic trail loops, with distances from a gentle 2.5 miles to a challenging 8.5 miles.
- Scenic
- Competitive
Scenic
CompetitiveExperience the beauty of autumn at the Crooked Loops Trail Run in Clarkston, MI. Held in October during the peak of fall colors, this event invites you to run or walk through wonderfully decorated hardwood forests and on wood chip trails at Independence Oaks. Choose from three distinct trail races of 2.5, 5.5, or 8.5 miles, each offering a unique challenge around Crooked Lake and beyond. It's an opportunity to immerse yourself in nature's vibrant display.
What to expect
- Run or walk through hardwood forests and on wood chip trails.
- Enjoy the vibrant peak of fall colors in October.
- Choose from 2.5, 5.5, or 8.5-mile trail loops.
Standout details
- Peak fall colors
- Hardwood forest & wood chip trails
- Three race lengths
- Challenging longer distances
Distances & registration
3 optionsUse the official signup link above for all distances.
Other options
3 options · closes Oct 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5mo 11d 10h 49m left2.5
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $32.80
5.5
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $38.10
8.5
Closes Oct 10, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT · From $43.40
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
October is the peak of fall colors at Independence Oaks, so you will be running and walking through some of the most wonderfully decorated hardwood forests in southeastern Michigan, as well as on wood chip trails. Choose from any of three races of varying lengths - all beginning and ending at the same location.
The 2.5 Mile race makes a single circuit around Crooked Lake, with rolling hills. The challenging 5.5 Mile race continues a second time around the lake and branches off onto Rock Ridge Trail. The longest 8.5 Mile race includes a third lap, continuing onto Spring Lake Trail, and is not for the faint of heart.
For more information visit the website https://runningventure.com/crooked-loops-trail-run/