Headless Horseman BYU logo
Running

Headless Horseman BYU

Date
October 31, 2026
Distance
Ultra · Other
Price
$35–$65
Register →

From the Organizer

Come on out and join us for the newest Michigan Trail Experience race. Experience a beautiful 4.167 mile loop through Sleepy Hollow State Park. The park contains over 2,600 acres including a river winding its way through the woods. The course will take you through prairie grass fields, hardwood forest, and stands of Pine trees. This race is a 12hr Back Yard Ultra, last man standing rules, with an option to do the single lap.  Elevation gain 151ft

 

The single lap option will start at 9:00am. This race will be chip timed, with live results. This will be one loop around the BYU course.

 

The 12hr option will start at 9:00am. All runners will start the loop at the top of the hour and must complete the lap within the hour. Top of the next hour runners start next lap. If a runner doesn't report and start at the top of the hour the runner is out. If you complete the 12hrs you will have done 50miles. A headlamp is required for the last couple of laps sunset is 6:21pm.

Course link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3239974863748599382

Single Loop Option

Start Time:  9 AM Single Loop They will start with the 12 Hr runners

Entry Fee: $35 until Oct 23th $40 from Oct 24th through Oct 31st. 

Entry Fee 18 and under: $27 until Oct 23th $35 from Oct 24th to Oct 3 1st

Packet Pickup race day morning starting at 7:00 am

Race Swag!: All entries will receive a T-shirt  and finisher patch 

Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site. 

Awards:  Overall finishers male and female will receive a $25  Playmakers gift card. First places in each age group will receive a $10 Playmakers gift card. Age groups for women and men are the following: 15 and under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75- and over

 

12 Hr Back Yard Ultra 

Start Time: 9 AM

Entry Fee:  $65 until Oct 24th $70 from Oct 25th through Oct 31st

Be sure to preregister. There is no race day registration.

Packet Pickup race day morning starting at 7:00 am

Race Swag!: All entries will receive a T-shirt and patch 

Result: This will be chip timed with each lap being recorded.

Awards:  Over all winner Headless Horseman trophy $25 Playmakers gift card. Other finishers will receive a smaller Headless Horseman

Overall winner will be last one standing or if multiple runners on last lap fastest loop is winner.

There will not be aid station on the course. One aid station will be near the start/finish with snacks and drinks. More updates to come on that.

 

More updates will come about the 12 hr. Any questions please email us at michigantrailexperience@gmail.com

 

Events

Headless Horseman Single Loop$35
Headless Horseman 12Hr Back Yard Ultra$65

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

55°

Typical Low

38°

Chance of Rain

37%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Johns, 10 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 8:11 AMSunset 6:33 PMDaylight 10h 21m

Host City

About Laingsburg, MI

City Elevation

805 ft

Nearest Airport

LAN

Capital Region International Airport · 13 mi

Major Hub

GRR

Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 59 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Headless Horseman BYU, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

136

Days to train

Race
Headless Horseman BYU
Date
October 31, 2026

From Endurance Grid

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.

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.

Trail Running

Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain, not the pace, is the whole point.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Headless Horseman BYU?
Headless Horseman BYU is a running race held in Laingsburg, Michigan on October 31, 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 Headless Horseman BYU?
Saturday, October 31, 2026 in Laingsburg, Michigan at 7835 E Price Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Headless Horseman BYU?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Headless Horseman BYU

Oct 31, 2026

Register →