The Heritage Challenge

The Heritage Challenge
Presented by Lenawee Endurance Club
🗓️ Saturday, November 8, 2025
📍 Heritage Park – Adrian, Michigan
⏱️ 3-Hour & 6-Hour Timed Endurance Race

 
Overview
Welcome to The Heritage Challenge, an all-new timed endurance event hosted on the scenic loops of Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. Whether you're chasing your first ultra-distance, want to dip your toes into trail running, or you're a seasoned athlete looking to test your limits — this event is for you.

Choose from a 3-hour or 6-hour race, and see how many loops you can complete on our well-marked, runnable course. With frequent fueling, community vibes, and a course that’s both welcoming and deceptively tough, the Heritage Challenge offers something for everyone — from the 5K-first-timers to the mileage monsters.

 
Why This Race?
✅ Perfect for First-Time Ultras or Trail Runners
The looped format removes the pressure of long distances all at once — just run one loop at a time. Walk, jog, grind — it’s all forward progress.
✅ Support Every Step of the Way
Well-stocked aid station(s), clear course markings, volunteer support, and post-race refreshments — we’ve got you.
✅ Built for the Bold
Veteran endurance runners will find the challenge in pushing farther, faster, and deeper into the discomfort zone. No two loops feel the same after hour four.

 
Course Format
Loop length: Either a ~1-mile or 5K loop (final course TBA)
Terrain: Mixed park trails, grass, paved paths – no major elevation, but constant movement required
The loop allows for easy access to your gear, nutrition, and mental reset
No need for course mowing or technical trail gear — just come ready to move
 
Race Day Timeline
8:00 AM – Check-in opens
9:00 AM – 6-Hour Challenge Start
12:00 PM – 3-Hour Challenge Start
3:00 PM – Races finish - Last loop must be started by 1:45 pm 
Post-Race Gathering – Light food, high-fives, and community celebration
 
Included with Registration
Custom Heritage Challenge bib
Access to aid stations and bathrooms (softball building area)
Finisher awards for all who complete at least one loop
Special recognition for top mileage in each event
Opportunity to purchase exclusive Lenawee Endurance gear from our online store
That I-did-a-hard-thing feeling that stays with you forever
 
Ready to Challenge Yourself?
This isn’t just about racing — it’s about discovering what you're capable of when you go one loop further than you thought you could.

Join us at Heritage Park for a celebration of endurance, community, and the power of doing hard things.

Sign up soon — space is limited, and this is one loop you don’t want to miss.