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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Trail Run | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $35$45 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events) | 15K | Oct 3, 20268:15 AM | $45$55 after Sep 30, 2026 | – |
| 2K Kids Fun Run - Free!! | Kids | Oct 3, 20269:25 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk | 5K | Oct 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.
The 10K fee goes up to $45 on Sep 30, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 27 percent above a typical 15K in Michigan, which costs $35.50 right now.
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.
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.
Aggregated from official results (Runner's Edge Race Timing) for North Shore Trail Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 32:28 |
| 20-29 | 34:40 | 22:59 |
| 30-39 | 27:23 | 26:39 |
| 40-49 | 39:38 | 24:57 |
| 50-59 | 35:03 | 32:28 |
| 60-69 | 39:05 | 29:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 14 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 117 to 131 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:50 to 39:05.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 131 (-2%) | 39:05 | under 26:14 | 21:18 |
| 2024 | 134 (+15%) | 37:21 | under 26:40 | 19:54 |
| 2023 | 117 | 33:50 | under 25:04 | 20:17 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
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.
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.
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.
What the organizers of North Shore Trail Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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
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
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
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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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.