Betsie Valley Trail Run 2026

The race.

The Betsie Valley Trail Run offers four distances on September 26, 2026, in Thompsonville, Michigan: a 13.1-mile half marathon, 6.2-mile 10K, 3.1-mile 5K, and 1-mile fun run. All races except the fun run follow out-and-back routes on the Betsie Valley Trail, a flat aggregate surface, while the fun run uses the ballfield and trail. Half marathon, 10K, and 5K participants receive finisher medals, custom bibs, timing, and post-race food; the 1-mile fun run includes a custom bib and trail sticker. Start times are 8:00 a.m. (half marathon), 9:00 a.m. (10K), 9:30 a.m. (5K), and 11:00 a.m. (fun run). Packet pickup occurs Friday, September 25, from 4–6 p.m. and Saturday, September 26, from 7–8:30 a.m. at Webber Sports Complex. Online registration opens June 1 and closes September 24 at 8 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail.