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Columbiaville Community Center, Columbiaville MI

Sunday, July 20th, 2025

🏃‍♂️ TRAIN TO TRAILS HALF MARATHON, RELAY AND 5K

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!

📅 RACE DAY SCHEDULE

  • 6:00 AM - 7:45 AM: ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AT Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI
  • 6:30 AM - 7:45 AM: SHUTTLE FROM FINISH AREA, COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
  • 6:30 AM: HALF MARATHON/RELAY START AREA OPENS, Millington Arbela Library, 8530 Depot Street, Millington, MI
  • 8:30 AM: HALF MARATHON AND HALF MARATHON RELAY STARTS
  • 8:40 AM: 5K STARTS COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI
  • 11:30 AM: AWARDS CEREMONY
  • 12:30 PM: COURSES CLOSE

🎁 WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE

  • Tech Shirt: Gender specific tech shirt or tank
  • Hydration: 1 Hydrapak Speedcup to use at the aid stations
  • Aid Stations: Stations available
  • After Party: After race party with good food and music
  • Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive a medal
  • Photos: Professional photography
  • Awards: 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.

🚌 HALF MARATHON AND RELAY SHUTTLE

Shuttle service will be for half marathon and relay runners and will start loading at 6:30 am in front of the Columbiaville Community Center. The final shuttle will depart by 7:45 am. The shuttle busses will depart when they are full. If you want to guarantee a timely arrival at the start area do not wait until 7:45 am. There will be a coffee truck with coffee and other goodies for purchase, music and bathrooms at the start area. We will have a gear drop as well.

🏁 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 an 18-minute (sub 4 Hour) pace or faster.

👥 RELAY

  • Runner #1: will complete 8.75 miles
  • Runner #2: will complete 4.35 miles
  • Note: 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
  • Age groups: 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 doesn’t just attack the individual, cancer devastates families, friends, and colleagues. We ask you to please support and stand

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