Headless Horseman BYU

Event Overview

Come on out and join us for the newest Michigan Trail Experience race. Experience a beautiful 4.167 mile loop through Sleepy Hollow State Park. The park contains over 2,600 acres including a river winding its way through the woods. The course will take you through prairie grass fields, hardwood forest, and stands of Pine trees. This race is a 12hr Back Yard Ultra, last man standing rules, with an option to do the single lap. Elevation gain 151ft.

Race Options

• Single Lap Option: Will start at 9:00am. This race will be chip timed, with live results. This will be one loop around the BYU course.
• 12hr Option: Will start at 9:00am. All runners will start the loop at the top of the hour and must complete the lap within the hour.
• Headlamp Requirement: A headlamp is required for the last couple of laps: sunset is at 6:21pm.
• Course Link: https://www.strava.com/routes/3239974863748599382

Single Loop Option Details

• Start Time: 9 AM, starts with the 12 Hr runners.
• Entry Fee: $35 until Oct 23th, $40 from Oct 24th through Oct 31st.
• Entry Fee for 18 and under: $27 until Oct 23th, $35 from Oct 24th to Oct 31st.
• Packet Pickup: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am.

Race Perks

• Race Swag: All entries will receive a T-shirt and finisher patch.
• Results: Your accurate chip time and current overall and age group place will be texted to your phone and live on this site.
• Awards: Overall finishers male and female will receive a $25 Playmakers gift card. First places in each age group will receive a $10 Playmakers gift card.
• Age Groups: 15 and under, 16-24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64, 65-74, 75 and over.

12 Hr Back Yard Ultra Details

• Start Time: 9 AM.
• Entry Fee: $65 until Oct 24th, $70 from Oct 25th through Oct 31st. Be sure to preregister: there is no race day registration.
• Packet Pickup: Race day morning starting at 7:00 am.
• Race Swag: All entries will receive a T-shirt and patch.

Results and Awards

• Results: This will be chip timed with each lap being recorded.
• Awards: Overall winner receives Headless Horseman trophy and a $25 Playmakers gift card. Other finishers will receive a smaller Headless Horseman.
• Winner Determination: Overall winner will be the last one standing or if multiple runners are on the last lap, fastest loop is the winner.
• Course Aid Station: There will not be an aid station on the course, but one aid station will be near the start/finish with snacks and drinks.

Contact Information

More updates will come about the 12 hr. Any questions please email us at michigantrailexperience@gmail.com.

Event Location

The Headless Horseman BYU will be held on October 31, 2026, at 7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI. For more details, visit the race page.