RACE DETAILS

Location

Cassidy Rd. north of Waterloo Rd.
Chelsea, MI 48118

Packet Pickup & Schedule

Packet Pickup:

  • Saturday, November 7th from 8:00AM-9:45AM at the Start/Finish area

Start:

  • 5M - 10:00am
  • 10M - 10:00am
  • 18M - 10:00am

Parking

We're so excited to have you all out at the Bonfyre Trail Fest Run... but we have a limited number of parking spots! PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE CARPOOL! Carpooling is an environmentally friendly and sustainable way to travel, you will save cash on fuel and enjoy some quality time with others.

To park you will proceed through the main parking area down a two track road to the main event parking. There will be parking volunteers directing you to a spot on race morning. Please listen to them!

Please note: A Michigan Recreation Passport is required for every vehicle entering Michigan State Parks! Click HERE for more info.

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Course Overview

5 MILE: Runs the Winn Loop from start to finish. - ORANGE FLAGS

10 MILE: Runs the Winn Loop and the Big Kame Loop - BLUE FLAGS

18 MILE: Runs the Winn Loop, the Big Kame Loop, and the Green Lake Loop. - GREEN FLAGS

 

Please note that as we make use of the trails that are available, the race distances are approximate.

Cutoffs

Cutoff Times: All participants must finish by 3PM (5 Hours). 5M and 10M are hiker friendly.

Aid Stations

There will be aid stations on all courses serving up water, gatorade and gu! Distances are as follows:

  • 5 MILE - There will be no aid station on the 5 Mile course. Please carry anything that you will require with you during the race.
  • 10 MILE - stations at 4.5 and 9.1 Miles
  • 15 MILE - stations at 4.5, 8.7, and 14.1 Miles

Course Maps

A course GPX file can be downloaded via the above map or HERE.

Awards & Post-Race

Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female in all distances based on gun time. Age group awards will be presented to the top 3 males and top 3 females in each 5 year age group.

Plan on hangin' out after you finish! We will be having a beer garden serving up some of our local favorites along with live music and a roaring bonfire! This is soon to be your favorite fall trail festival.

  • Beer garden will open at 10:30AM
  • Band will be on from 11:15AM-2:45PM
  • Last call will be at 3:00PM, garden closes at 3:15PM
  • Finisher's beer is on us (ticket is attached to your bib)

Race Amenities

  • Custom cozy beanie
  • An invite to the post-race party with a ROARING bonfire and beer garden.
  • Custom campfire mug to all finishers
  • Accurate chip timed results for finishers
  • Overall Awards presented based on gun time
  • Age Group Awards presented 3 deep in 5-year Age Groups for all distances based on chip time.