Hell Yeah! Trail Run & Hoka Demo is a running race on August 16, 2026 in Pinckney, MI.
From the Organizer
Things are heating up.
Join Running Lab and HOKA on Sunday, August 16 at 9:00 AM for a trail run through Hell, Michigan. Demo the latest HOKA trail shoes, tackle some fun trails, and earn some serious bragging rights for spending your Sunday in Hell.
We'll meet at Hell Creek Saloon (4095 Patterson Lake Rd, Pinckney, MI 48169), get fitted in a pair of HOKA demo shoes, take a group photo, and then head out on the trails.
Route Options
• 6.5-ish miles: Run down Silver Hill Road and hop onto the Crooked Lake Loop.
• Shorter route: Turn around whenever you're ready and head back for an out-and-back run.
• Longer route: The Potawatomi Trail has lots of options to add miles to your run!
After the run, we'll meet back at Hell Creek Saloon around 11:00 AM for food, drinks, and good company. Food and beverages are available for purchase.
No matter your pace, this is your chance to experience HOKA trail shoes on real trails, meet fellow runners, and have one Hell of a Sunday morning.
Events
Weather
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
81°
Typical Low
59°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hell.
Host City
City Elevation
892 ft
Nearest Airport
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 33 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Coming Up
Habitat's Halfway to Hell Race (5K Run/Walk & 10K Run) &Food Truck Friday Fun!
3 miles away
Larry Prout Jr (The Bear) Courage Fund 5k and 1mile fundraiser
3 miles away
Jogging For Jakey 5K, 7th Annual
9 miles away
2026 Unified 5K - Dexter
7 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Pinckney than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Hell Yeah! Trail Run & Hoka Demo
Aug 16, 2026