Sat, Oct 3, 2026

North Shore Trail Run

Spring Lake, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2020

10K5K15K1.3 Miles

Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 2, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the North Shore Trail Run

The course winds through a wooded park on the north shore, running clockwise from a trailhead near the basketball courts. Distance options cover younger runners and adults alike, and each route gets its own color of flag along the way so you are not guessing at turns.

Packet pickup happens the evening before at the park pavilion near the courts, with race-morning pickup available as well. Aid stations on the longer course carry water and Gatorade, and you will pass at least one of them more than once as the loop folds back on itself.

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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

131finishers

21:18winner

39:05median

1:20:25cutoff

Top 3: Logan Vegh (21:18) · Jake Shavalier (21:28) · Luke Peterson (22:13)

6.2 Miles · 2025 results

86finishers

45:01winner

1:10:07median

1:42:06cutoff

Top 3: Jake Shavalier (45:01) · Luke Peterson (45:15) · Colin Brand (45:34)

The North Shore Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2020. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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

6.2 Miles10/3/2026 08:15$30

3.1 Miles10/3/2026 10:00$20

9.3 Miles10/3/2026 08:15$40

1.3 Miles10/3/2026 09:25Free

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Common Questions About the North Shore Trail Run

Will I finish last at the North Shore Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 39:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:20:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the North Shore Trail Run a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (131 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 North Shore Trail Run?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 21:18 while the median finisher took 39:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.