Crooked Lake Trail Run (2.3-Mile | 5K | 10K)

CROOKED LAKE TRAIL RUN — 2.3 Mile • 5K • 10K🌲🏃‍♀️

Experience one of Southeast Michigan’s most scenic trail races! The Crooked Lake Trail Run features well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and beautiful hardwood forests at Independence Oaks County Park (Clarkston, MI). Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, there’s a perfect distance for you!

📅 Race Date:
Saturday, May 9, 2026

 
📍 Race Location:
Independence Oaks County Park
9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348

 
Registration Includes:

⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results
👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal

🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

 
📏 Race Distances:

🏃‍♀️2.3 Mile Run/Walk — “Lakeshore Loop”
Flat & fast — great for beginners or runners chasing a PR
Scenic lakefront views around Crooked Lake 🌊🍃

🏃‍♀️5K Run/Walk — “Springlake Loop”

Challenging rolling hills
Forested stretches through the hardwoods + lake views 🌲🌳🌊

🏃‍♂️💨 10K Run — “Springlake Loop x2”

Two laps of the 5K course
Perfect for runners seeking a longer, more demanding trail challenge

📅Packet Pick-Up Date & Time:
Race Day — Saturday, May 9th 2026
🕒 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM

Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys)
9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
 
⏱️Race Start Times:
2.3 Mile — 9:05 AM
5K — 9:00 AM
10K — 9:00 AM

2.3 Mile Run/Walk - Yellow Loop (Lakeshore Loop)

5K Run/Walk - Purple Loop (Springlake Loop)

10K Run - Purple Loop x 2 (Springlake Loop)

Age Group Breakdown

• 0 - 9
• 10 - 19
• 20 - 29
• 30 - 39
• 40 - 49
• 50 - 59
• 60 - 69
• 70+

Awards Breakdown

2.3 Mile Run

Top 3 Males and Females Overall Only

5K Run

Top 3 Males and Females Overall (Overalls not Eligible for Age Group Awards)
Top 1 Male and Female in each Age Group

10K Run

Top 3 Males and Females Overall (Overalls not Eligible for Age Group Awards)
Top 1 Male and Female in each Age Group

• What is the course terrain like?

  • Lakeshore Loop - packed dirt, even terrain, slight to moderate elevation changes

  • Springlake Loop - packed dirt, un-even terrain, challenging/steep elevation changes

• Can you run with a stroller?

  • We welcome parents with jogging strollers for the 2.3-Mile Run/Walk. The 5K route would be challenging to complete.

  • Your child must remain securely fastened inside the stroller while on the course for safety and insurance reasons

• Can you run with a dog?

  • We love dogs! Because of our love for dogs and your safety, we do not allow them to participate in a race designed for people unless they are service dogs. 

COMING SOON!

Packet Pick-Up Info:

📅Date: Saturday, May 9th 2026 (Race Morning)

📍Location: Independence Oaks County Park (Twin Chimneys)

9501 Sashabaw Road
Village of Clarkston, MI 48348
⏰ Time: 7:30 AM – 8:50 AM

📢 Race Start Times
All distances begin at 9:00 AM

• 2.3 Mile — 9:00 AM

• 5K — 9:00 AM

• 10K — 9:00 AM

COMING SOON!

We are offering a referral rewards program this year. If you refer 5 family/friends you will receive a $20 refund. You will receive a unique code after registration on the confirmation page and confirmation email that you can share with others, when 5 others register using that code you will be refunded $20!

Locating Your Referral Code From the Confirmation Page Following Registration

• Following your registration, you will be taken to your confirmation page. At the top of the page you will a Refer Your Friends link. When selected you will be able to share your referral link to your friends and family via Facebook, Twitter, or email.

Locating Your Referral Code From Your Confirmation Email

• Within your confirmation email, you will be able to find your referral code/link. 

Locating Your Referral Code From Your RunSignup Profile

• From your RunSignup profile, you can access your referral code by scrolling down to the bottom of your profile and selecting My Referrals under the Runner Links section. If you have registered for multiple races that have setup referral tracking, you will be able to see all of your referral codes from here