9501 Sashabaw Road, Village of Clarkston MI
Saturday, May 9th, 2026
☀️ CROOKED LAKE TRAIL RUN 🌲
2.3 Mile • 5K • 10K 🏃♀️🏃♂️
🌲🏃♂️ Experience one of Southeast Michigan’s most scenic trail races!
The Crooked Lake Trail Run winds through the beautiful trails of Independence Oaks County Park, featuring well-maintained paths, rolling terrain, and stunning hardwood forests.
Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or tackling your first race, there’s a distance for everyone.
🔥 Kick off your race season the right way on the trails!
🗓️ 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
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