Registration is available online only. Register by selecting the Register option at the top of any of the race website pages. 

Race Website: https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/Thompsonville/MichiganDogmanTrailSeries

Friday night races includes a finishers medal, chipped timed 5k, custom race bib and post race refreshements. 

Saturday races include a t-shirt, finishers medal, chipped time race, custom race bib and post race refreshments. 

Yes - Both races have early bird pricing rates until 8/23, then a price increase, and again on race day the price will increase. We encourage participants to register early to secure the lowest pricing and be guaranteed the race swag! 

Full pricing details can be found under Event Info - Pricing along the top of the page. 

All registrations must be done online. Registration will remain open thru race day morning, however race day registrations are not guaranteed race swag. 

Instructions HERE. 

No we do not accept race transfers. Please contact the Race Director if you have a situation and we will try to work with you. Use the contact us page to contact the RD. 

No we do not accept deferrals. Please contact the Race Director if you have a situation and we will try to work with you. Use the contact us page to contact the RD. 

If the race is canceled for any reason, participants will receive their race swag and the race will switch to virtual.  NO refunds will be given. 

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Yes, however please be aware of your surroundings at all times. 

No. The course is not stroller friendly. Dogs are not permitted at this event. 

Friday race - Finishers Medal to all participatns. No overall or age group awards. 

Saturday races - Overall Male and Female winners in the 5k, 10k, and Half Marathon will receive an award. In addition to finishers medal for all participants. 

Awards will be handed out after the race. 

Finishers medal will be distributed at the finish line. 

Results will be live as you cross the finish line. Scan the QR code on your bib for your time. Official results will be posted on the Run Signup page and at the Michigan Running Foundation website. 

The race is professionally timed by the Michigan Running Foundation. 

The event will be held rain or shine, however if there are storms the morning of the event or forecasted during the event we will monitor and communicate any delays to participants via email. In the event of lightning, the event will be delayed a half hour until from the last lighting strike until we are 30 minutes without a lightning strike. Participants will be asked to remain in their vehicles during this time.  We will evaluate on race day if the race needs to be delayed or cancelled due to weather. If we have to cancel the race will be virtual.  Which means you run on your own at your own pace on a day that works for you. You'll receive your race swag, finishers medal and custom race bib. 

Yes. Participant registration insurance is provided thru FanShield.  

What does FanShield cover? A: FanShield reimburses your registration fee if you’re unable to attend due to a covered reason, including:

• Serious illness or injury (to you or an immediate family member)
• Death of an immediate family member
• Vehicle breakdown or traffic accident
• Severe weather that prevents travel to the event
• Job loss / layoff
• Active military duty
• Jury duty
• A positive COVID-19 test requiring self-isolation

Q: What does it NOT cover? A: FanShield does not cover general personal conflicts, scheduling changes, or simply changing your mind. It also does not cover event cancellation by the race organizer — only your inability to attend. The coverage is conditional: the covered reason must actually prevent you from getting to and participating in the event.

Please visit their help center if you need to process a claim. FanShield Website link. 

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