Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE
- Date
- November 27, 2026
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · 15K & more
From the Organizer
Get out and run the trails at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, MI on Black Friday. Come discover these hidden trails along Plaster creek. We will have a 5k loop that you can do once, twice, or three times. We also have a free 1 mile race open to anyone! Awesome t-shirts are included, guaranteed until November 11. If you would like purchase shirts, visit the store here.
The start/finish as well as packet pickup will be at Calvary Baptist Church, 1200 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508. Packet pickup on Friday morning starts at 8 am.
We will have shared start/finish timing mats.
5K is 1 lap, 10K is 2 laps, 15K is 3 laps
All distances, including the mile, will start together @ 9:00 AM
Age groups for the 5K, 10K and 15K distance are as follows:
9 and under
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
Top 1 each in age group get a sweet award!
Top 1 overall gets a sweet award as well something else!
Occasionally we get questions about bringing a stroller on the trail. The trail uses a single track mountain bike trail with wooden bridges. If there is snow it will be a tough push.
We also get questions about bringing dogs to the race. The the trail is very narrow so we don't recommend bringing your four legged friend.
For the latest new news, check out our facebook page
The map can be found at: https://www.plotaroute.com/route/2935823?units=km
Video preview can be found at youtube.com/watch?v=skDUZ9G1ZMI
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
42°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE
- Date
- November 27, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE?
- Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE is a running race held in Grand Rapids, Michigan on November 27, 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 Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE?
- Friday, November 27, 2026 in Grand Rapids, Michigan at 1200 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, Grand Rapids, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Twisted Trail 5K, 10K, 15K and FREE 1 MILE
Nov 27, 2026