10.13.2024
Crooked loops trail run
October is the peak of fall colors at Independence Oaks, so you will be running and walking through some of the most wondderfully decorated hardwood forests in southeastern Michigan, as well as on wood chip trails. Choose from any of three races of varying lengths – all beginning and ending at the same location.
The 2.5 Mile race makes a single circuit around Crooked Lake, with rolling hills. The challenging 5.5 Mile race continues a second time around the lake and branches off onto Rock Ridge Trail. The longest 8.5 Mile race includes a third lap, continuing onto Spring Lake Trail, and is not for the faint of heart.
10.13.2024
RACE COURSE AND SCHEDule
The Place to be
Clarkston, Michgian
Races start at the Twin Chimneys Pavilion at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, Michigan.
Event Date: Sunday, October 13, 2024
Location: Twin Chimneys Pavilion @ Independence Oaks Park
Packet Pick-Up:
– Wednesday and Thursday, October 9th and 10th @ Complete Runner Grand Blanc
– Race Morning at 8:30am at Twin Chimneys Pavilion
Race Start:
- 9:30 am
All races start and finish near the Twin Chimneys Shelter.
The 2.5 Mile race follows the yellow arrows on the Lakeshore Trail and makes a single circuit around Crooked Lake, with rolling hills.
The 5.5 Mile race does 2 loops – loop 1 + loop 2 (yellow Lakeshore Trail and then the second loops is the Lakeshore to the Rock Ridge Trail.)
The longest 8.5 Mile race 3 loops – It consists of Loop 1 + loop 2 (yellow Lakeshore Trail and then the second loops is the Lakeshore to the Rock Ridge Trail and then Loop 3 onto the Spring Lake Trail (blue arrows).
RACE SWAG
*shirts while supplies last, register early to be guaranteed a shirt and hat. Awards for top male and female in each event along with top 3 in each age group.
General FAQ's
questions about the Race
All participants will receive a custom race shirt
Yes, All finishers receive a custom race medal (woodallion).
Overall male and female for each race will receive an award along with top 3 in each age group.
Overall Male and Female in each race along with top 3 in each age group
1 – 9
10 – 19
20 – 29
30 – 39
40 – 49
50 – 59
60 – 69
70 – 79
80 +
You are allowed to change races at any time, as long as there is open availability. If you know before race day, you can email the race director at hello@runningventure.com to switch your race entry. If you show up on race day, you can change races at the registration table. There is no fee transfer for changing races, you will stay charged the same amount as when you signed up.
Parking, bathrooms, water, registration, packet-pickup, is located near the start line.
– October 10 & 11th @ Complete Runner Flint
– Race Morning at 8:30am at Twin Chimneys Pavilion
The race course and park are still open to the public, so please be courteous to other runners/bikers who may be using the path and road.
Your race registration goes to supporting local community and athletic groups/ teams.