The Crooked Canter
- Date Sat 22nd November 2025
- Location Dexter, Michigan
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at The Crooked Canter on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in the picturesque Dexter Township, Washtenaw! This unique running event features a backyard-style race format, where participants can tackle one loop of approximately 4.33 miles at their own pace, with options to run 3 loops for 13 miles or go the distance with 6 loops for a challenging 26 miles.
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors with friends, The Crooked Canter promises a fun-filled atmosphere complete with a bonfire, delicious food, and refreshing drinks throughout the day. As you navigate the rugged trails—complete with hills and natural obstacles—there will be opportunities to win prizes for the fastest loop and the most loops completed. Join us for this delightful community gathering, where all entry fees go towards supporting the local FGR XC team. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and adventure!
Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking to enjoy a day outdoors with friends, The Crooked Canter promises a fun-filled atmosphere complete with a bonfire, delicious food, and refreshing drinks throughout the day. As you navigate the rugged trails—complete with hills and natural obstacles—there will be opportunities to win prizes for the fastest loop and the most loops completed. Join us for this delightful community gathering, where all entry fees go towards supporting the local FGR XC team. Don't miss out on this fantastic day of running, camaraderie, and adventure!
Organiser's Description
Distances
. 1 Loop = 4.33 miles
. 3 loops = 13 miles
. 6 loops = 26 miles
. Backyard style (1 loop per hour, on the hour)
. Run as few, little, often as you like!
Race Information
1 loop of the course is about 4.3 miles long. Come and run just one loop or stay as long as you want! We will try to keep the bonfire going all day. There will be a prize for the fastest loop and most loops. There is potential for a backyard style race (1 loop every hour on the hour). There will be various food and drinks throughout the day. Feel free to come out and bring a friend or just some food and libations.
Course Information
The DNR and old trail maps say this is a 5.1 mile loop. It is about 1/4 mile away from the Crooked lake campground. In my experience, I have found it is closer to 4 miles. These are not groomed trails and have frequent hills, roots, sand, etc Expect about 440 ft of elevation per loop (approximately 100ft per mile). We will run clockwise starting and finishing at the campground. See the Garmin Map for more details.
Cost
$5 (cover the cost of food and extra funds will be donated to the FGR XC team)
Timing/Bibs/Awards
This is a group run. First time doing it. Do not expect this to be a well-organized event with chip timing and lots of swag. Youll be lucky if you get anything. Theres hot food and cold drinks at the end. Maybe a prize for fastest loop and most loops.
Parking
We will have a couple of campgrounds reserved at Crooked lake campground. First come first serve to park there. Otherwise park alongside the road. Silver Hill Rd. About 1/4 mile from the Start.
. 1 Loop = 4.33 miles
. 3 loops = 13 miles
. 6 loops = 26 miles
. Backyard style (1 loop per hour, on the hour)
. Run as few, little, often as you like!
Race Information
1 loop of the course is about 4.3 miles long. Come and run just one loop or stay as long as you want! We will try to keep the bonfire going all day. There will be a prize for the fastest loop and most loops. There is potential for a backyard style race (1 loop every hour on the hour). There will be various food and drinks throughout the day. Feel free to come out and bring a friend or just some food and libations.
Course Information
The DNR and old trail maps say this is a 5.1 mile loop. It is about 1/4 mile away from the Crooked lake campground. In my experience, I have found it is closer to 4 miles. These are not groomed trails and have frequent hills, roots, sand, etc Expect about 440 ft of elevation per loop (approximately 100ft per mile). We will run clockwise starting and finishing at the campground. See the Garmin Map for more details.
Cost
$5 (cover the cost of food and extra funds will be donated to the FGR XC team)
Timing/Bibs/Awards
This is a group run. First time doing it. Do not expect this to be a well-organized event with chip timing and lots of swag. Youll be lucky if you get anything. Theres hot food and cold drinks at the end. Maybe a prize for fastest loop and most loops.
Parking
We will have a couple of campgrounds reserved at Crooked lake campground. First come first serve to park there. Otherwise park alongside the road. Silver Hill Rd. About 1/4 mile from the Start.
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Location
Crooked Lake Campground, Dexter, 48130, MI, United States
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