Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K
- Date Sat 10th October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Vandalia, Michigan
- Price Free - $28.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Join us for the 18th Annual Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Saturday, October 10, 2026, in the picturesque Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park, located in Vandalia, Cass. This exciting event features a stunning all-trail course that winds through a breathtaking 820-acre landscape of forests, fields, and charming bridge crossings. Runners and sport walkers alike can enjoy the natural beauty of southwest Michigan while taking on the challenge of hills, streams, and small lakes.
Participants will receive a custom-designed long sleeve performance T-shirt, with awards for top finishers and medals for second and third places in each age group. With chip timing for all race distances and a fantastic re-hydration station at the finish line featuring delicious snacks, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Enjoy music along the course to keep you motivated and be part of an event that benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event; register early for the best rates and to guarantee your race shirt!
Participants will receive a custom-designed long sleeve performance T-shirt, with awards for top finishers and medals for second and third places in each age group. With chip timing for all race distances and a fantastic re-hydration station at the finish line featuring delicious snacks, this event promises to be a memorable experience. Enjoy music along the course to keep you motivated and be part of an event that benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to be part of a vibrant community event; register early for the best rates and to guarantee your race shirt!
Organiser's Description
18TH ANNUAL!! A GREAT _PURE MICHIGAN_ ALL TRAIL COURSE!
RUN OR SPORT WALK A FANTASTIC ALL TRAIL COURSE!
This non-repeat, all trail course located in the 820 acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in the beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course take it as a good omen if you see one during your race.
~ Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers. (Register by Sept 29th to guarantee shirt on race day)
~ Laser cut custom wood award for top finishers and medals for second and third in each age group.
~ Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish featuring fruit, sport drink, popsicles, potato chips, homemade cookies and water.
~ Chip timing for 5k, 10k and 1/2 Marathon (Chip timing will close at Noon - course open to 2:00PM)
~ Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course to inspire participants.
~ Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers.
~ Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club
~ No parking fee!.[Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095]
3 WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE ~ MAIL ~ RACE DAY
$25 EARLY/$30 AFTER SEPTEMBER 29 REGISTER ONLINE OR RACE DAY 8:00-8:45AM (No Shirt guaranteed)
MAIL IN REGISTRATION
* $25.00 Until Sept. 29th (Postmarked by SEP 24)
* Check payable to _The Friends Of Cass County Parks_
* Mail To: The Friends Of Cass County Parks, P.O. Box 131, Cassopolis, MI 49031
T-SHIRTS
To guarantee a T-Shirt on race day - Registration must be received by Sept 29th. Late entrees will get a shirt later.
TIMING AND SCORING
Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be uploaded LIVE to RunSignup during the event. And also posted during the event for participants to view. Go to www.macssportstiming.com [http://www.macssportstiming.com] for complete results after the event.
RUN OR SPORT WALK A FANTASTIC ALL TRAIL COURSE!
This non-repeat, all trail course located in the 820 acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in the beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course take it as a good omen if you see one during your race.
~ Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers. (Register by Sept 29th to guarantee shirt on race day)
~ Laser cut custom wood award for top finishers and medals for second and third in each age group.
~ Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish featuring fruit, sport drink, popsicles, potato chips, homemade cookies and water.
~ Chip timing for 5k, 10k and 1/2 Marathon (Chip timing will close at Noon - course open to 2:00PM)
~ Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course to inspire participants.
~ Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers.
~ Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club
~ No parking fee!.[Lawless Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095]
3 WAYS TO REGISTER: ONLINE ~ MAIL ~ RACE DAY
$25 EARLY/$30 AFTER SEPTEMBER 29 REGISTER ONLINE OR RACE DAY 8:00-8:45AM (No Shirt guaranteed)
MAIL IN REGISTRATION
* $25.00 Until Sept. 29th (Postmarked by SEP 24)
* Check payable to _The Friends Of Cass County Parks_
* Mail To: The Friends Of Cass County Parks, P.O. Box 131, Cassopolis, MI 49031
T-SHIRTS
To guarantee a T-Shirt on race day - Registration must be received by Sept 29th. Late entrees will get a shirt later.
TIMING AND SCORING
Timing and scoring will be done by Mac's Sports Timing. Results will be uploaded LIVE to RunSignup during the event. And also posted during the event for participants to view. Go to www.macssportstiming.com [http://www.macssportstiming.com] for complete results after the event.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
Non-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
10K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$28.00
Non-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & Custom Tech Long Sleeve T-Shirt
Sat 10th October 2026 (10:00AM EDT)
$28.00
Non-repeat, all trail course through forest, field, over streams and around lakes. Chip timing closes at Noon. Course open to 2:00pm. -
1K Kids Fun Run
Sat 10th October 2026 (11:00AM EDT)
Free
Ribbon to all finishers.
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