North Shore Trail Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Distance
- 10K Trail Run · 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk · Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events) & more
From the Organizer
Join us for the sixth annual North Shore Trail Run in beautiful Spring Lake! We will be running in the beautiful trails at Coast Guard Park in North Ottawa Dunes - Ferrysburg, MI. First 150 people to sign up this year will get a FREE pair of trail running socks!!
This year, proceeds will once again go to a our great local Grand Haven nonprofits: Love in Action (LIA), Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club, and Ferrysburg Fire Barn Park.
We will have 3 great races this year:
1) 10K Run- 8:15a Start
2) 2K Kids Fun Run - 9:25a Start (This Event is Free for Kids!! -- Halloween Costume's Encouraged!!)
3) 5K Run/Hike/Walk - 10:00a Start
- Try one or try the 10K/5K Combo... if you think you can finish the 10K in 1 hour and 45 minutes, then you will get back in line for the 5K at 10a!!! Race Start will be at the tennis courts in the park. Trail Map info about each race is attached below.
- Finisher Vegdal are back!!! -- All racers will receive a limited-edition Finisher Veggie Medal AKA "Vegdal" - Silent D :-) -- This will be a locally grown pie pumpkin from our friends at Mellema Farms.
Thank you for your kindness and great support of our race and our wonderful community!
To find out more about LIA, check out their website: https://loveinactiontricities.org
Also, Chariots of Fire is a local running club for kids. They encourage and train young boys and girls to run, and help to develop them into men and women. Our support will help them keep the great running program going. https://www.facebook.com/Chariots-of-Fire-Running-Club-155013198628595
Finally, this year we will give back to our host city, Ferrysburg. We are trying to make some renovations to the Fire Barn Park, please see details here or donate to the cause!: https://ferrysburg.org/fire-barn-park-donations-for-upcoming-improvements/
As this is a Non-Profit Trail Run, we will not offer any refunds as all money goes back to our great community.
Please NO use of headphones during the race. Being this is a trail race, with some single track parts, we need to keep runners safe, and headphones make it hard to pass and communicate with fellow runners. Thanks for understanding!
Packet/Bib Pick-up:
Will be Friday October 3th from 4p - 6p at Coast Guard Park (at the pavilion - located at the North East corner of the park). You can also pick up you packet/bib on race day starting at 7a on Saturday October 4th.
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
66°
Typical Low
47°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Haven Wwtp, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Spring Lake, MI
Population
2,949
as of 2023
Elevation
610 ft
Nearest Airport
MKG
Muskegon County Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 37 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Days to train
- Race
- North Shore Trail Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
Coming Up
More Running races near Spring Lake, MI
2026 Trinity Health Seaway Run
10 miles away
Run OHS 5k
5K
10 miles away
myTEAM TRIUMPH West MI - Coast Guard 5k -- Captain & Angel Registration
5K
4 miles away
Coast Guard City USA Run, Presented by Trinity Health Grand Haven
4 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the North Shore Trail Run?
- North Shore Trail Run is a running race held in Spring Lake, Michigan on October 3, 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 North Shore Trail Run?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026 in Spring Lake, Michigan at Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd, Spring Lake, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the North Shore Trail Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
North Shore Trail Run
Oct 3, 2026