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North Shore Trail Run 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
8:15 AM start (Detroit)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K Trail Run10KOct 3, 20268:15 AM$35$45 after Sep 30, 2026–
Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events)15KOct 3, 20268:15 AM$45$55 after Sep 30, 2026–
2K Kids Fun Run - Free!!KidsOct 3, 20269:25 AMFree–
5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk5KOct 3, 202610:00 AM$25$35 after Sep 30, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K Trail Run: $35 until Sep 29, then $45 until Oct 3.
  • Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events): $45 until Sep 29, then $55 until Oct 3.
  • 2K Kids Fun Run - Free!!: Free until Oct 3.
  • 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk: $25 until Sep 29, then $35 until Oct 3.

Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $45, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:42 AM, and the 10K Trail Run starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk

131
finishers
39:05
median (12:36 /mi)
21:18
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
median 39:0521:421:15:43
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

10K Trail Run

86
finishers
1:10:07
median (11:19 /mi)
45:01
winning time
36% / 64%
women / men

Aggregated from official results (Runner's Edge Race Timing) for North Shore Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at North Shore Trail Run?

At the 2025 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 26:14 or better, the top quarter in 30:47, and half the field in 39:05; the last tenth came in after 1:05:36.

At the 2025 10K Trail Run, the fastest tenth finished in 56:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:00:42, and half the field in 1:10:07; the last tenth came in after 1:27:20.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 20n/a32:28
20-2934:4022:59
30-3927:2326:39
40-4939:3824:57
50-5935:0332:28
60-6939:0529:12

Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.

What would my time get me?

Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.

Finishers by year

Up 14 percent since 2023.

All events combined, from official results.

North Shore Trail Run 5K year by year

From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 117 to 131 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:50 to 39:05.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025131 (-2%)39:05under 26:1421:18
2024134 (+15%)37:21under 26:4019:54
202311733:50under 25:0420:17

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Michigan trail 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:47, against 30:09 in a typical Michigan trail 5K, so times here are about average.

  • 10K: Slower than most Michigan trail 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 1:00:42, against 56:25 in a typical Michigan trail 10K, so times here run 8 percent slower.

Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 71°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 78°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of North Shore Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

North Shore Trail Run Packet Pick Up and Race Details - 2026

Race Day Details: Hi Racers, Hikers, Walkers, and Groovers!!! We are excited to see you soon for the 8th Annual North Shore Trail Run. Packet Pick Up -- 2 options: 1) Friday, October 2nd, from 4p-6p. Location: Coast Guard Park (near the…

Course

5K Race Map

Here is the 5K route map. Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map. On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at the park. We…

Course

10K Race Map

Here is the 10K route map. Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map. On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at the park. We…

Course

2K Kids Fun Run Map

Here is the 2K Kids Fun Run route map. Start/Finish will be at the South East corner of the map. On the map the Start/Finish is near where it says in red letters "TRAILHEAD". It will be near the basketball courts if your are actually at…

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Race details

Where
Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 620 feet
Included with entry
Long Sleeve Tech Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, 15K, Kids
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is North Shore Trail Run?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:15 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Michigan?
At $45, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, 15K, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 131 runners finished the 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk; the median finish was 39:05 and the winner ran 21:18.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:47, against 30:09 in a typical Michigan trail 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
Coast Guard Park, 18161 North Shore Rd, Spring Lake, MI 49456.

From the organizers

Join us for the Eighth Annual North Shore Trail Run in beautiful Spring Lake!

We will be running in the beautiful trails at Coast Guard Park in North Ottawa Dunes - Ferrysburg, MI.

This year, proceeds will once again go to a our great local Grand Haven nonprofits: Love in Action (LIA) and Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club.