Dragons in the Woods
Dragons in the Woods is a trail running and running race on October 17, 2026 in Holt, MI, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (86 days to go)
- Location
- 881 Grovenburg Rd, Holt, MI
- Price
- $25
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Dragons In The Woods is in its 13th season! We are excited to be back in 2026! The race will again be run on the majestic trails of Birchfield Park, in Holt. This challenging trail run is great for the seasoned runner or for families who want to walk/run together. All proceeds from the race benefit Island City Academy, a charter school in Eaton Rapids. Come out and join us Saturday, October 17th and compete for your chance to win one of four, awesome trophies!
Pricing - $25 until 10/04, then $30 until 10/16. Be sure to register early for a great discount and to be guaranteed a race shirt! T-shirts are guaranteed until 10/08, supplies available as they last after that date.
Group/Family pricing available - Sign up to 4 participants for only $85 until 10/04. Price increases to $95 from 10/05 until 10/16.
Awards for the Overall and Masters (40 and up), male and female. Pint glasses to the top three male and female in each age group.
Age groups: 12 and under, 13-16, 17-20, 21-25, 26-30, 31-35, 36-40, 41-45, 46-50, 51-55, 56-60, 61 and over.
Packet Pick-up will begin at 8:00 am day of the race
The race will be professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. Results will be posted during the race and live on this website.
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from East Lansing 4 S, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Holt, MI
City Elevation
889 ft
Nearest Airport
LAN
Capital Region International Airport · 10 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Trail Running races near Holt, MI
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The Dirty Mitten Trail Run
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Dragons in the Woods
Oct 17, 2026