About the 53rd ANNUAL Sgt. Preston Yukon King Run
The shorter route is essentially flat, while the longer one starts the same way before climbing into Muskegon State Park, where the hills are real and the course winds through the trees. Both run on New Year's Day, so expect cold, and dress for it. The park setting gives the longer distance a genuinely different character once the terrain changes.
Packet pickup the day before is at North Muskegon High School, with race-morning pickup at the Muskegon Luge Adventure Park, which is also where the race is held. A heated tent near the finish handles awards by age group, so there is somewhere warm to land when you are done.
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53rd ANNUAL Sgt. Preston Yukon King Run 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2026
163finishers
20:39winner
37:14median
1:10:52cutoff
Top 3: Brandon Garnaat (20:39) · Daniel Westrate (20:40) · Joe Tarrant (21:19)
6 Miles Results · 2026
96finishers
33:38winner
55:06median
1:49:22cutoff
Top 3: Benjamin Hardy (33:38) · Andrew Stern (34:01) · Owen Adams (38:25)
The 53rd ANNUAL Sgt. Preston Yukon King Run is in its 53rd year.
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 Nov 12, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles1/1/2027 11:00$35
6 Miles1/1/2027 11:00$35
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