North Shore Trail Run

  • Date Sat 4th October 2025
  • Location Spring Lake, Michigan
  • Price Free - $43.40
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 10km, 5km

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor fun at the sixth annual North Shore Trail Run on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, held at the scenic Spring Lake in Ottawa, Michigan! This exhilarating event will take place at the stunning Coast Guard Park, featuring a variety of race distances that cater to runners of all ages and abilities. Choose between the challenging 10K run, which kicks off at 8:15 AM, the delightful 5K run/hike/walk starting at 10:00 AM, or let the little ones shine in the 2K Kids Fun Run at 9:25 AMโ€”free for kids and costumes are encouraged for some Halloween spirit!

Participants will not only enjoy the beautiful trails of North Ottawa Dunes but will also contribute to local nonprofits, including Love in Action and the Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club. Plus, all finishers will receive a special locally grown pie pumpkin medal, affectionately known as the "Vegdal." Join us for an unforgettable day of running, community spirit, and fun in the great outdoors! Remember, all proceeds go back to enhancing our wonderful community, so lace up your shoes and be part of this fantastic event!

Organiser's Description

Join us for the sixth 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), Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club, and Ferrysburg Fire Barn Park.

We will have 3 great races this year:

1) 10K Run- 8:15a Start

2) 2K Kids Fun Run - 9:25a Start (This Event is Free for Kids!! -- Halloween Costume's Encouraged!!)

3) 5K Run/Hike/Walk - 10:00a Start

* Try one or try the 10K/5K Combo... if you think you can finish the 10K in 1 hour and 45 minutes, then you will get back in line for the 5K at 10a!!! Race Start will be at the tennis courts in the park. Trail Map info about each race is attached below.
* Finisher Vegdal are back!!! -- All racers will receive a limited-edition Finisher Veggie Medal AKA "Vegdal" - Silent D :-) -- This will be a locally grown pie pumpkin from our friends at Mellema Farms.

Thank you for your kindness and great support of our race and our wonderful community!



To find out more about LIA, check out their website: https://loveinactiontricities.org



Also, Chariots of Fire is a local running club for kids. They encourage and train young boys and girls to run, and help to develop them into men and women. Our support will help them keep the great running program going. https://www.facebook.com/Chariots-of-Fire-Running-Club-155013198628595



Finally, this year we will give back to our host city, Ferrysburg. We are trying to make some renovations to the Fire Barn Park, please see details here or donate to the cause!: https://ferrysburg.org/fire-barn-park-donations-for-upcoming-improvements/

As this is a Non-Profit Trail Run, we will not offer any refunds as all money goes back to our great community.



Please NO use of headphones during the race. Being this is a trail race, with some single track parts, we need to keep runners safe, and headphones make it hard to pass and communicate with fellow runners. Thanks for understanding!



Packet/Bib Pick-up:

Will be Friday October 3th from 4p - 6p at Coast Guard Park (at the pavilion - located at the back right of the park). You can also pick up you packet/bib on race day starting at 7a on Saturday October 7th.

Races

  • 10K Trail Run

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $32.80

    Beautiful and hilly course. This is a bit more challenging than the 5k route. Funnnn and more fun!!!
  • 5K Trail Run/Hike/Walk

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (10:00AM EDT)

    $22.20

    Beautiful route, less hilly than the 10K course. Soooo Fun!!
  • Combo 10K + 5K Trail Run (Separate Events)

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $43.40

    If you think you can finish the 10K in 1 hour and 45 minutes.... why not try both races :-)
  • 2K Kids Fun Run - Free!!

    Incl. Long Sleeve Tech Shirt

    Sat 4th October 2025 (9:25AM EDT)

    Free

    Mini version of the 5K. Designed for kids 12 and under, but anyone is welcome! This is an untimed - fun run! Parents of young kids, please come and run alongside your child for fun as well!! (And... to help them not get lost in the trail :-) )

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Location

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

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