2027 The Dirty Mitten Trail Run

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Enjoy this shake-out run, an addition to Dirtfest Weekend, the Dirty Mitten Trail Run! This 5k course features the single track, fields, and gravel roads at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, MI. Complete The Dirty Mitten Trail Run, The Dirty Mitten Gravel Bike Race, and the Dirty Mitten Gravel Triathlon, and you will be one of the elite few who can say they tackled the Greenleaf Trust Trifecta! What does that mean you ask? Aside from a lifetime of bragging rights, you'll also receive an awesome piece of swag to help sweeten the pot.

👍 Run Pick of the Month: Bunyan Battle 5K

📍 Brighton, MI - November 7, 2026

💸 SAVE $5 On Entry. Use Code: GLRM26

😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Paved 5K Scenic Run/Walk
✅ Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt, Finisher Medal, and Photos
✅ Enjoy Fall Colors and Post-Race Refreshments

Kick off Gameday with a little friendly rivalry at the Bunyan Battle 5K, where Michigan and Michigan State fans hit the pavement before the big matchup. The scenic, paved course winds through Island Lake State Park, bringing fall colors, team spirit and a head-to-head battle for bragging rights to the starting line!

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