BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI
- Distance
- Half Marathon · 10K · 5K & more
From the Organizer
Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids 1/2 mile run/walk in White Lake, Michigan on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Come out and join us for a run around the back roads. course is on paved and dirt back roads. Races start and finish at Hawley Park in White Lake, behind the White Lake Township Police Department.
For more event info visit the website https://runningventure.com/back-roads-bound/
Event Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026
Location: Hawley Park, White Lake, MI
Packet Pick-Up:
Early Packet Pick Up at Runnin Gear in Waterford
Race Morning starting at 7am at Hawley Park Pavilion
Race Start:
8am Half Marathon, 10K, 5K
10:00 am Kids run
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Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
79°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from White Lake 4e, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About White Lake, MI
Elevation
956 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Days to train
- Race
- BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon
- Date
- August 8, 2026
- Location
- 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon?
- BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon is a running race held in White Lake, Michigan on August 8, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon?
- Saturday, August 8, 2026 in White Lake, Michigan at 7525 Highland Rd, White Lake, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
BRB - Back Roads Bound Half Marathon
Aug 8, 2026