Sat, Sep 12, 2026

Lavender Hill Run

Boyne City, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Aug 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Lavender Hill Run

The course runs through an active lavender farm on hilly, unpaved terrain. You pass harvested lavender plots and flower gardens as the route winds across the property, so the footing is uneven and the elevation is real. The finish is in front of a big red barn, and the farm's boutique has lattes and lavender treats waiting nearby.

The race starts from the drying shed parking area. Packet pickup is available the afternoon before at the farmhouse boutique, with a second window race morning at the same lot. Plan to arrive with time to spare, and wear shoes with grip.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

77finishers

19:25winner

35:27median

1:14:57cutoff

Top 3: Wyatt Huhn (19:25) · Paige Haller (22:42) · Clark Bay (22:43)

The Lavender Hill Run has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles9/12/2026 09:00$40

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Common Questions About the Lavender Hill Run

Will I finish last at the Lavender Hill Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:27, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:14:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Lavender Hill Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (77 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Lavender Hill Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:25 while the median finisher took 35:27. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.