TRAIN TO TRAILS HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 5K
- Date Sun 20th July 2025
- Time 8:50AM EST
- Location Columbiaville, Michigan
- Price $49.20 - $149.90
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Half Marathon
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Train to Trails Half Marathon, Relay, and 5K on Sunday, July 20, 2025, in the charming town of Columbiaville, Lapeer! This inaugural event promises to be a memorable day of fitness and fun as participants embark on a scenic journey along the picturesque Southern Link Trailway. Runners can choose between a 13.1-mile half marathon, a 2-person half marathon relay, or a spirited 5K race, making it perfect for athletes of all levels.
The half marathon kicks off in Millington, taking participants through delightful wooded landscapes and farmland, while the 5K starts and finishes at the Columbiaville Community Center. With a flat and paved course, runners are sure to chase personal records! Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants, unique awards, and a vibrant after-race celebration featuring good food and live music. Registration includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, and the opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause supporting firefighters battling cancer. Don’t miss out on this incredible day in the heart of Michigan—mark your calendars for July 20th and get ready to lace up your running shoes!
The half marathon kicks off in Millington, taking participants through delightful wooded landscapes and farmland, while the 5K starts and finishes at the Columbiaville Community Center. With a flat and paved course, runners are sure to chase personal records! Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants, unique awards, and a vibrant after-race celebration featuring good food and live music. Registration includes a tech shirt, finisher medal, and the opportunity to contribute to a worthy cause supporting firefighters battling cancer. Don’t miss out on this incredible day in the heart of Michigan—mark your calendars for July 20th and get ready to lace up your running shoes!
Organiser's Description
THE TRAIN TO TRAILS HALF MARATHON, 2-PERSON HALF MARATHON RELAY AND 5K IS PRODUCED BY EASTSIDE RACING COMPANY AND MOVE IT FITNESS.
COME JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL EVENT AS WE MAKE THE TREK FROM MILLINGTON TO COLUMBIAVILLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL AND TRANQUIL SOUTHERN LINK TRAILWAY. THIS FLAT, PAVED TRAILWAY TRAVERSES WOODED AREAS AND FARMLAND IN WHAT IS SURE TO LEAD TO PRS GALORE!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE
* Gender specific tech shirt or tank
* 1 Hydrapak Speedcup to use at the aid stations
* aid stations
* after race party with good food and music
* finisher medal
* photos
* opportunity for VERY UNIQUE overall and age group awards
* transportation to starting line and/or relay exchange (half marathon and relay only)
HALF MARATHON AND 2 PERSON HALF MARATHON COURSE
The point to point half marathon route will start in Millington taking runners on a scenic tour of this small Michigan town before jumping on the Southern Link Trailway. The trailway is paved and goes through beautiful wooded areas and farmland before crossing over the Flint River to finish at the quaint town of Columbiaville where runners will receive a well deserved Michigan welcome.
5K COURSE
The 5K course will start and finish at the Columbiaville Community Center. This will be an out and back on the Southern Link Trailway. Athletes will park in one of the designated parking areas in town, pick up packets and start/finish all in one central location.
PACE
Runners of all abilities are welcome to join in the half marathon. OFFICIAL COURSE CLOSURE AT 18 MINUTE PER MILE PACE: Half marathon runners and relay runners must be able to complete each mile in a 18-minute (sub 4 Hour) pace or faster.
RELAY
RUNNER #1 WILL COMPLETE 8.75 MILES
RUNNER #2 WILL COMPLETE 4.35 MILES
**Distances are approximate
START LOCATION FOR HALF MARATHON AND RELAY
Millington Library, 8530 Depot St, Millington, MI 48746. There will be porta johns available in the start area along with music to get you grooving and ready to run!
FINISH LOCATION FOR HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 5K
Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI 48421. The community center sits at the end of the Trailway and right on the water, a perfect ending to what is sure to be a perfect morning!
RELAY EXCHANGE POINT
Will be on the Southern Link Trailway in the town of Otter Lake.
THIS IS A "CUPLESS" EVENT. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
RUNNERS WILL NEED TO CARRY A PERSONAL HYDRATION PACK AND/OR USE THE PROVIDED HYDRAPAK SPEEDCUP AT THE COURSE AID STATIONS. PERSONAL HYDRATION PACKS AND BOTTLES CAN BE REFILLED WITH EITHER WATER OR HYDRATION MIX AT THE AID STATIONS.
_THERE WILL BE NO SINGLE USE CUPS AVAILABLE_. WE ARE TRYING TO ELIMINATE EXCESS TRASH AT OUR EVENT. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND PLANNING TO HELP ACHIEVE THIS GOAL.
TRANSPORTATION - HALF MARATHON AND RELAY
More details coming soon
INVITE YOUR GANG
Increase the fun and invite your friends to join you on a fun social team! You can create a team during the registration process and others can join your team. Teams of 5 or more will each get a special commemorative gift!
NOTE: social teams are just that - fun with your gang. The team can span any of the three events. The Relay teams of 2 will be in a competitive category with awards for top teams.
AWARDS
HALF MARATHON AND 5K
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
TOP MALE/FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
0-19
20-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-79
80+
HALF MARATHON RELAY
TOP MALE/MALE TEAM
TOP MALE/FEMALE TEAM
TOP FEMALE/FEMALE TEAM
PACKET PICK UP - THERE WILL BE A PACKET PICK UP IN COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, NEAR THE FINISH AREA THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE AS WELL AS RACE MORNING. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.
CHARITY PARTNER
WALK FOR THE RED - NEIGHBORS UNITED
Neighbors United, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a group of volunteers with a goal to make a difference in the lives of families in need, one at a time. Our mission is to be the greatest organization, going to the greatest lengths to take care of those in the greatest profession who make the greatest sacrifice.
Our firefighters are everything that exemplifies the beautiful phrase Home Of The Brave! Every day across America, brave men and women who are giving all of their lives to this service, are being diagnosed with this ruthless disease. Cancer doesnt just attack the individual, cancer devastates families, friends, and colleagues. We ask you to please support and stand with these firefighters who have selflessly given so much to their communities. If you can, please donate to Neighbors United to help provide support to these heroes. Together we can make a difference and Neighbors United is on a mission to help all those affected in the fire service by cancer.
COME JOIN US FOR THIS INAUGURAL EVENT AS WE MAKE THE TREK FROM MILLINGTON TO COLUMBIAVILLE ON THE BEAUTIFUL AND TRANQUIL SOUTHERN LINK TRAILWAY. THIS FLAT, PAVED TRAILWAY TRAVERSES WOODED AREAS AND FARMLAND IN WHAT IS SURE TO LEAD TO PRS GALORE!
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE
* Gender specific tech shirt or tank
* 1 Hydrapak Speedcup to use at the aid stations
* aid stations
* after race party with good food and music
* finisher medal
* photos
* opportunity for VERY UNIQUE overall and age group awards
* transportation to starting line and/or relay exchange (half marathon and relay only)
HALF MARATHON AND 2 PERSON HALF MARATHON COURSE
The point to point half marathon route will start in Millington taking runners on a scenic tour of this small Michigan town before jumping on the Southern Link Trailway. The trailway is paved and goes through beautiful wooded areas and farmland before crossing over the Flint River to finish at the quaint town of Columbiaville where runners will receive a well deserved Michigan welcome.
5K COURSE
The 5K course will start and finish at the Columbiaville Community Center. This will be an out and back on the Southern Link Trailway. Athletes will park in one of the designated parking areas in town, pick up packets and start/finish all in one central location.
PACE
Runners of all abilities are welcome to join in the half marathon. OFFICIAL COURSE CLOSURE AT 18 MINUTE PER MILE PACE: Half marathon runners and relay runners must be able to complete each mile in a 18-minute (sub 4 Hour) pace or faster.
RELAY
RUNNER #1 WILL COMPLETE 8.75 MILES
RUNNER #2 WILL COMPLETE 4.35 MILES
**Distances are approximate
START LOCATION FOR HALF MARATHON AND RELAY
Millington Library, 8530 Depot St, Millington, MI 48746. There will be porta johns available in the start area along with music to get you grooving and ready to run!
FINISH LOCATION FOR HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 5K
Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI 48421. The community center sits at the end of the Trailway and right on the water, a perfect ending to what is sure to be a perfect morning!
RELAY EXCHANGE POINT
Will be on the Southern Link Trailway in the town of Otter Lake.
THIS IS A "CUPLESS" EVENT. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN?
RUNNERS WILL NEED TO CARRY A PERSONAL HYDRATION PACK AND/OR USE THE PROVIDED HYDRAPAK SPEEDCUP AT THE COURSE AID STATIONS. PERSONAL HYDRATION PACKS AND BOTTLES CAN BE REFILLED WITH EITHER WATER OR HYDRATION MIX AT THE AID STATIONS.
_THERE WILL BE NO SINGLE USE CUPS AVAILABLE_. WE ARE TRYING TO ELIMINATE EXCESS TRASH AT OUR EVENT. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND PLANNING TO HELP ACHIEVE THIS GOAL.
TRANSPORTATION - HALF MARATHON AND RELAY
More details coming soon
INVITE YOUR GANG
Increase the fun and invite your friends to join you on a fun social team! You can create a team during the registration process and others can join your team. Teams of 5 or more will each get a special commemorative gift!
NOTE: social teams are just that - fun with your gang. The team can span any of the three events. The Relay teams of 2 will be in a competitive category with awards for top teams.
AWARDS
HALF MARATHON AND 5K
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
TOP MALE/FEMALE IN EACH AGE GROUP
0-19
20-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-64
65-69
70-79
80+
HALF MARATHON RELAY
TOP MALE/MALE TEAM
TOP MALE/FEMALE TEAM
TOP FEMALE/FEMALE TEAM
PACKET PICK UP - THERE WILL BE A PACKET PICK UP IN COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, NEAR THE FINISH AREA THE NIGHT BEFORE THE RACE AS WELL AS RACE MORNING. MORE DETAILS COMING SOON.
CHARITY PARTNER
WALK FOR THE RED - NEIGHBORS UNITED
Neighbors United, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is a group of volunteers with a goal to make a difference in the lives of families in need, one at a time. Our mission is to be the greatest organization, going to the greatest lengths to take care of those in the greatest profession who make the greatest sacrifice.
Our firefighters are everything that exemplifies the beautiful phrase Home Of The Brave! Every day across America, brave men and women who are giving all of their lives to this service, are being diagnosed with this ruthless disease. Cancer doesnt just attack the individual, cancer devastates families, friends, and colleagues. We ask you to please support and stand with these firefighters who have selflessly given so much to their communities. If you can, please donate to Neighbors United to help provide support to these heroes. Together we can make a difference and Neighbors United is on a mission to help all those affected in the fire service by cancer.
Races
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Half Marathon
Incl. $5.70 Fee & Tech T-Shirt or Tech Tank
Sun 20th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$75.70
This is a point to point race. The start is at Millington Library, 8530 Depot St, Millington, MI 48746. The finish is at Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI 48421 -
Half Marathon - 2 Person Relay
Incl. $9.90 Fee & Tech T-Shirt or Tech Tank
Sun 20th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$149.90
This is a 2 person relay in which Runner #1 Leg= 8.75 Miles. Runner #2= 4.35 Miles of the point to point race (Distances are approximate). The start is at Millington Library, 8530 Depot St, Millington, MI 48746. The runner hand off will be midway on the trail. The finish is at Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI 48421. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.20 Fee & Tech T-Shirt or Tech Tank
Sun 20th July 2025 (8:50AM EDT)
$49.20
This event will start and finish at the Columbiaville Community Center.
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