The Dirty Mitten Trail Run
The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a trail running and running race on September 19, 2026 in Middleville, MI, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
Why not start your Saturday with a nice little shake-out run before your bike race? We are pleased to announce the newest addition to Dirtfest Weekend, the Dirty Mitten Trail Run!
This 5k course features the single track, fields, and gravel roads at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, MI.
Complete The Dirty Mitten Trail Run, The Dirty Mitten Gravel Bike Race, and the Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon, and you will be one of the elite few who can say they tackled the Greenleaf Trust Trifecta! What does that mean you ask? Aside from a lifetime of bragging rights, we will also add an awesome piece of swag to help sweeten the pot. Signup today!
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
73°
Typical Low
49°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hastings, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Middleville, MI
City Elevation
756 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 13 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 The Dirty Mitten Trail Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- The Dirty Mitten Trail Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
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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.
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
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Middleville 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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The Dirty Mitten Trail Run
Sep 19, 2026