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2.3 Mile Run/Walk
5K Run/Walk
☀️ CROOKED LAKE TRAIL RUN 🌲
2.3 Mile • 5K • 10K 🏃♀️🏃♂️
Experience one of Southeast Michigan’s most scenic trail races! The Crooked Lake Trail Run features well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and beautiful hardwood forests at Independence Oaks County Park (Clarkston, MI). Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, there’s a perfect distance for you!
🗓️ Race Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2026
📍 Race Location:
Independence Oaks County Park (9501 Sashabaw Road Village of Clarkston, MI 48348)
Registration Includes:
⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
📏 Race Distances:
🏁 2.3 Mile Run/Walk — “Lakeshore Loop”
Flat & fast — great for beginners or runners chasing a PR
Scenic lakefront views around Crooked Lake 🌊🍃
🏁 5K Run/Walk — “Springlake Loop”
Challenging rolling hills
Forested stretches through the hardwoods + lake views 🌲🌳🌊
🏁 10K Run — “Springlake Loop x2”
Two laps of the 5K course
Perfect for runners seeking a longer, more demanding trail challenge
📦 Packet Pick-Up:
🗓️Race Day — Saturday, May 9th 2026
🕒 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM
📍Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys)
9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
⏱️ Race Start Times:
📣 2.3 Mile — 9:05 AM
📣 5K — 9:00 AM
📣 10K — 9:00 AM
2026 Medal Design!
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This is the PERFECT Race to kick off your Race Season!
Last year, we had Race temperatures around 65-70 degrees 😎☀️🏃♀️💨
All trails are VERY well maintained and wider than a standard 2-track trail (about 12ft)
👇⬇️REGISTER BELOW!👇⬇️
Referral Rewards!
Share your Referral Code when you Register!
When (3) Runners use your Code — YOU get $10-back! 💸
Meet the Race Beneficiary!
TRECHO FITNESS FOUNDATION
Trecho Fitness Foundation is a non profit organization who's mission is:
To restore strength and purpose through transformative fitness programming and community events designed for underserved youth and individuals affected by substance abuse and emotional or physical trauma. We use movement as medicine—empowering participants to rebuild self-worth, develop resilience, and replace harmful patterns with healthy, life-changing habits.
Money raised will help aid the organization in providing "Full Ride" Scholarships to deserving individuals. If you know someone you'd like to nominate --- please contact: TrechoFitnessFoundation@gmail.com
We sincerely appreciate any donation you are able to contribute!
Volunteer!
Interested in Volunteering?
Volunteers get a FREE event shirt plus a FREE entry to another Great Lakes Race Management Race! 🏃♂️🎉
Contact Form
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Event Location
9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348 US
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FAQ's
We love dogs! Because of our love for dogs and your safety, we do not allow them to participate in a race designed for people unless they are service dogs.
Yes! Someone else can pick up your Race Packet for you.
Yes, we will have on-site registration the day of the Race.
Please note: that on Race Day - the only registration option may be "Economy - No Shirt/No Medal" depending on the amount of runners that register. We have to buy Race Medals 5+ weeks out from the event and Shirts are printed 3+ weeks out with our Vendor.
Yes, Parking is FREE!
We welcome parents with jogging strollers for the 2.3-Mile Run/Walk. The 5K route would be challenging to complete.
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Your child must remain securely fastened inside the stroller while on the course for safety and insurance reasons
