Thompsonville, MI | Saturday, September 26, 2026Registration Open
Celebrate summer and welcome fall with the new Betsie Valley Trail Half Marathon, 10k , 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run . The Half Marathon, 10k and 5k courses are out and back on the Betsie Valley Trail starting in Thompsonville at the Webber Sports Complex. The 1 Mile Fun Run is held on the ballfield onto the trail and back. The Betsie Valley Trail offers an excellent flat aggregate trail surface that is excellent for runners. The trail offers beautiful views as it crosses both Dair Creek and the Betsie River. The trail passes through a wetland and mile after mile of pine and hardwood upland forests. The Betsie Valley Trail is built on the bed of the former Ann Arbor Railroad and now part of the Rails to Trails system. Learn more at www.betsievalleytrail.org North Mitten events supports and promotes the Betsie Valley Trail as a valued community resource. A portion of the proceeds from Half Marathon, 10k & 5k AND all the proceeds from the 1 Mile Fun Run is donated to the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail. Add a fun run to any race distance for just $10. Registration Online Registration opens June 1st -September 24th at 8pm or until space is filled. Onsite registration is available at packet pick up if space remains. Half Marathon, 10k and 5k registration fee includes Tee or Tree, timing (chip timing will be added if participation is over 100 per race), live results/tracking, custom bib, custom finisher medal and post-race food. 1 Mile Fun Run registration fee includes custom bib and a Betsie Valley Trail sticker! The Fun Run is not timed. All registrants receive a beautiful in person running course and an experience we hope you will cherish forever! Event Schedule Friday Sept 25 4pm -6pm Packet pick-up Saturday Sept 26 7am -830am Late packet pick up 8:00am Half Marathon start 8:30am 10k start 9:am 5k start 9:30am Fun Run late registration and bib pick up. 10:15am Live awards 11:00am 1 Mile Fun Run at the ballpark 12:00pm Course closes Packet Pick Up Packet pick-up wil