
From the Organizer
This gorgeous trail race benefits the Hartland Area Project, 10am Sunday, November 1st, 2026. The race trail winds around Lake Walden with a start and finish at Waldenwoods Resort & Conference Center, the crown jewel of Livingston County (established in 1924). Registration is $30 until Oct 20th, $35 until Nov 2nd, and $40 day of race.
This event is open to all with Waldenwoods organizing the race with the help of Running Lab of Brighton to benefit the local community. The Hartland Area Project was established in 1929 to assist in three key areas of community bonds 1) Health and welfare 2) Education and culture 3) Economic Development.
Old-school analog timing, post-race snacks, T-shirt, and raffle prizes will be available. Everyone is entered into drawings for all other prizes including a 1 Year Waldenwoods Day Use Membership.
Race day sign-up is allowed. To ensure we have enough race day swag, please register by October 12th. Anyone registering after that date will not be guaranteed race swag.
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
55°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Howell Wwtp, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
926 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 41 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
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Waldenwoods Turkey Trot - Hartland Area Project Fundraiser
Nov 1, 2026