Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Woldumar Trail Run

Lansing, MI

Opens Jul 31, 2026Annual since at least 2015

5K1 Mile

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Aug 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Woldumar Trail Run

The course runs entirely on natural surfaces through Woldumar Nature Center, moving through open grassland, stands of pine, wetlands, and hardwood forest along the Grand River. There is no pavement anywhere, and the terrain is genuinely varied and rugged in stretches, so trail shoes make sense. The race benefits the nature center's environmental education programs for local students.

Packet pickup is offered the evening before at the nature center, with a morning-of option as well. Strollers are allowed but expect real trail conditions. Refreshments are out after the race, and children's activities run alongside the event. Pets are not permitted on the course during the race 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.

5K · 2025 results

162finishers

19:03winner

34:55median

1:01:38cutoff

Top 3: Quentin White (19:03) · Owen Sanford (20:00) · Matthew Karl (20:05)

The Woldumar Trail Run has been held every year since at least 2015. 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

5K11/1/2026 09:30$30

1 Mile11/1/2026 09:00Free

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Common Questions About the Woldumar Trail Run

Will I finish last at the Woldumar Trail Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 34:55, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:01:38, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Woldumar Trail Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (162 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 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Woldumar Trail Run?

The 5K winner ran 19:03 while the median finisher took 34:55. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.