Upland Hills Trail 10K, 5K and 1 Mile Run/Walk

The Upland Hills School Trail Runs will take place on May 16th, 2026 beginning at 9:30AM.

Come join us for our annual 1 Miler, 5K and 10K Trail runs through Upland Hills School Campus. Upland Hills Farm and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. All ages and fitness levels are welcome! 

Eastside Racing Company will be providing Timing Services and live results!

Students at Upland Hills School (K-8) are actively involved in the planning and creation of the Trail Runs and will be participating.  This is one of our largest fundraisers each year.  Our students are incredibly excited to run, come join our GOATS Upland Hills Cross Country team and students and race the trails.

Many experienced runners have shared that our race is one of the most challenging and beautiful trail runs in the area.  We look forward to meeting you at Upland Hills Farm.

Price Increases

On April 5th, 2026 all races registrations will increase in price.  T-shirts have limited availability.

NEW!  Free Face Painting from 8:30AM - 10 AM by Melissa Webster 248-346-1241

New Group Pricing!

Any person who signs up a group of 10 or more runners earns a free entry into any race and discounted pricing for their group!  Please contact uhsfunrun@gmail.com for more information.

Awards and Giveaways

Each participant will receive a student-made medal and a commemorative t-shirt.  Child Registrations will include two tickets for our End-of-Race Raffle, and each Adult Registration will receive three tickets for our End-of-Race Raffle.  Bibs, T-shirts and tickets can be picked up before the start of the races at the Registration Tables on the east side of the Picnic Shelter.

Planning your Run

• The Farm gates will open at 8:30am. Trails Runs start promptly at:  10K - 9:30 AM, 5K - 9:40 AM, 1 Mile- 9:50 AM.

• Free parking, bathrooms, free snacks and water will be available on site.

• Each participant will receive a medal as they cross the finish line. With an opportunity to customize your medal at the end.

• The farm is open for exploring and food when you are not running! (Until noon).  The Raffle will be held at the end of the Race.

• Food will be available to purchase from our sponsors.

• Please see our FAQ page for more info.

End-Of-Race Raffle

Our community donates creative and fun items for our End-of-Race Raffle for all age groups. Please contact us if you would like to donate a raffle item.  Each participant will receive complimentary tickets for the raffle, additional tickets available for $10 each when you register or at the Race Registration Table.

NEW!  2026 Raffle Items (so far!)

• Lucky's Natural Foods 2 x $50 gift cards

• Collier Lanes $60 gift certificate 

• Sick Pizza Co. 2 x $20 gift cards 

• Butterfly Garden Native Plant kit (32 plants from East Michigan Natives) -$150 Value 

• Tea & local honey basket ~$75 Value

• CranioSacral Massage Gift Certificate from Colleen Botens LMT - 

• Game Night Basket - $150 Value

• Kids Summer Fun Basket - $125 Value

• Red Piano Music Studio Certificate - $250 Value

• Pottery Lesson with Upland Hills Teacher - Alison- Priceless

• Page 18 new and used book store set - 

• 8 Weeks of UHS School Snacks and Lunches for one student -$500 Value

Thank you to Busch's and Trader Joe's in Rochester Hills and Wee Bean in Lake Orion for their generous donation towards snack food for the race!

If you are interested in sponsoring our Trail Run Fundraiser, please contact us for more information!