Sat, Mar 6, 2027

Wicked Winter

Clarkston, MI

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

2.5 Miles5 Miles7.5 Miles10 Miles

Entry is $25 now and rises to $27 after Nov 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.

About the Wicked Winter

The course runs a paved river loop path inside Independence Oaks Park, starting and finishing near the Boat House. Runners choose how many loops to complete, so the distance is self-selected on race morning. Because this is a winter race in Michigan, ice and snow on the path are a real possibility, not just a disclaimer.

Packet pickup opens at the Boat House on race morning before the start, so there is no separate trip the day before. Plan for cold-weather conditions underfoot regardless of how the forecast looks.

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Wicked Winter 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5 Miles Results · 2026

44finishers

36:58winner

53:03median

1:16:07cutoff

Top 3: Hannah Van Tiem (36:58) · Adrienne Barylski (40:32) · Jason Rutherford (40:32)

2.5 Miles Results · 2026

43finishers

17:22winner

29:51median

45:35cutoff

Top 3: Sophia Baier (17:22) · Finn Schmidt (19:13) · C. Hill (20:48)

The Wicked Winter has been held every year since at least 2026. 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 Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

2.5 Miles3/6/2027 09:30$25

5 Miles3/6/2027 09:30$25

7.5 Miles3/6/2027 09:30$25

10 Miles3/6/2027 09:30$25

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Common Questions About the Wicked Winter

Will I finish last at the Wicked Winter?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5 Miles field finished slower than 53:03, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:16:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Wicked Winter a good first 5 Miles?

It is a small race (44 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 5 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Wicked Winter?

The 5 Miles winner ran 36:58 while the median finisher took 53:03. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.

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