Summer Trail Fest Ultra and Half Marathon

Summer Trail Fest Ultra and Half Marathon June 12, 2027–Summer Trail Fest Ultra is your chance to STFU and run or ruck 50 Miles, 50K, 13.1, or 5 Miles at Sleepy Hollow State Park.

Smooth trails, first-timer friendly, great vibes, generous cutoffs, and a post-race party worth going the extra mile.

Fall race season has a way of getting you thinking about what you want to do next (sometimes before you've even run your...
09/13/2026

Fall race season has a way of getting you thinking about what you want to do next (sometimes before you've even run your fall race).

Maybe you're discovering you really like the trails. Maybe the distance that once sounded huge doesn't anymore. Or maybe you're realizing you don't actually want to go farther—you just want more days like this.

So what does your S**U look like next June?

5 Mile: I want a morning on the trails.

Half Marathon: Give me a substantial trail race, but I'm still going home for dinner.

50K: I want to find out what an ultra feels like—or come back for another one.

50 Mile: I'm ready to spend the day out there and see what I've got.

Four distances. Run or Ruck. No wrong answer.

June 12, 2027 • Sleepy Hollow State Park

"The volunteers and staff at the aid stations were incredible. The course was very well marked and made it easy to 'chec...
09/06/2026

"The volunteers and staff at the aid stations were incredible. The course was very well marked and made it easy to 'check out' but still have confidence I was moving in the right direction."

Our goal is a race day worthy of your hard training. We over mark the course. There are six aid stations you see each loop. 50 Mile and 50K runners have access to a drop bag. The cut offs are generous. And the volunteers always bring their A game on the grill, cowbell, AND hydration status checks.

50 Mile · 50K · Half Marathon · 5 Mile
50K, Half, & 5 Mile Ruck events
Sleepy Hollow State Park
June 12, 2027

Learn more and register at the link in the comments.

If S**U is already on your 2027 calendar, you can make it part of something bigger. WTF prices increase Sunday night.Th...
08/29/2026

If S**U is already on your 2027 calendar, you can make it part of something bigger. WTF prices increase Sunday night.

The WTF + S**U Trail Series connects our Michigan winter and summer trail races.

Start with Winter Trail Fest East on Feb. 13 or West on Feb. 20, then carry that training into S**U on June 12.

Run or ruck the 5 Mile or Half Marathon at WTF, then choose anything from the 5 Mile to the 50 Mile at S**U.

Register through the Series bundle and you’ll save 15% on each race. Complete both and you’ll earn two connecting finisher medals that link together magnetically.

Series bundle prices increase Sunday night, August 30 at 11:59 pm EST.

Links to register are in the comments. As we eventually say: WTF? Might as well S**U and RUN!

A lot of runners are training for a big fall race right now. S**U is in the rearview.Maybe you're training for your fir...
08/23/2026

A lot of runners are training for a big fall race right now. S**U is in the rearview.

Maybe you're training for your first Half. First Marathon. Maybe you're transitioning into longer trail miles.

Two months ago at S**U, we watched people take all kinds of next steps: First trail races, first ultras, new distances, first ruck race, and another loop when they weren't sure they had one left.

And that's what we love about this race. All the different ways people challenge themselves and step outside their comfort zone.

You don't have to know exactly what next June looks like yet. But if this fall teaches you that you're ready for a little more, we'll have a 5 Mile, Half Marathon, 50K, and 50 Mile waiting at Sleepy Hollow.

S**U 2026 was a blast! We can't wait to do it again next year.Registration's open for June 12, 2027.Sleepy Hollow State...
07/29/2026

S**U 2026 was a blast! We can't wait to do it again next year.

Registration's open for June 12, 2027.

Sleepy Hollow State Park
50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, & 5 Mile
Run & Ruck

"Easy check in, well-marked trail and pre-race instructions, aid stations, post-race snacks and food, great music and vi...
07/24/2026

"Easy check in, well-marked trail and pre-race instructions, aid stations, post-race snacks and food, great music and vibes at the finish line."
— 2026 Participant

Registration for 2027 is now open.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra
June 12, 2027
50 Mile · 50K · Half Marathon · 5 Mile
Run & Ruck Divisions
Sleepy Hollow State Park

Registration is open!We're headed back to Sleepy Hollow on June 12, 2027 and we're already looking forward to spending t...
07/22/2026

Registration is open!

We're headed back to Sleepy Hollow on June 12, 2027 and we're already looking forward to spending the day with you.

50 Mile · 50K · Half Marathon · 5 Mile
50K, Half, & 5 Mile Ruck events

One of this year's runners said it best: "The volunteers and staff at the aid stations were incredible. The course was very well marked and made it easy to 'check out' but still have confidence I was moving in the right direction."

You run the miles, we'll cook the burgers. Now it's time to S**U and register. We'll drop the link in the comments.

Registration opens tomorrow!We're heading back to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, June 12, 2027.50 Miles, 50K, Half Marathon...
07/21/2026

Registration opens tomorrow!

We're heading back to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, June 12, 2027.

50 Miles, 50K, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile. Run and ruck divisions.

Smooth trails. Some roots. Pierogies. Drop bags. Sweet medal. Blisters optional.

Save the date!Summer Trail Fest Ultra returns to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, June 12, 2027.Whether you're planning your f...
07/15/2026

Save the date!

Summer Trail Fest Ultra returns to Sleepy Hollow on Saturday, June 12, 2027.

Whether you're planning your first trail race, your first ultra, or another great day in the woods, we'll have the 50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile waiting for you—plus the volunteers, post-race cookout, and trail community you know and love.

Registration opens next Wednesday, July 22. Link in the comments.

06/17/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 S**U Half Marathon Run & Ruck winners!

Half Marathon
Male: Kurt Brinker (Saint Clair) - 1:24:20.72, John Botsford (Lansing), Joe Swendrowski (Rockford)

Female: Sierra Rea (South Lyon) - 1:46:35.78, Rosalie Takacsy (Orchard Park), Jade Siy (Royal Oak)

Half Marathon Ruck
Female: Yuka Busuioc (Dearborn) - 2:55:19.74, Rebekah Hart (Grand Rapids), Kim Brown (Goodrich)

Male: Thomas Hess (Jackson) - 2:59:50.29, Benjamin Zoller (Plymouth), Michael Beckner (Livonia)

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