Michigan · 4.167 Miles · 12-Hour Backyard Ultra (up to 50 Miles)
Headless Horseman BYU
Headless Horseman BYU is a 4.167 Miles and 12-Hour Backyard Ultra (up to 50 Miles) event held in Laingsburg, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Race day
- October 31, 2026
- Location
- Laingsburg, MI
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Location
- Laingsburg, Michigan
- Distances
- 4.167 Miles, 12-Hour Backyard Ultra (up to 50 Miles)
- Course
- 151 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 12-Hour Backyard Ultra
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Course profile — 4.167 Miles
- Loop course; Trail surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 37°F at the start, 96% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Headless Horseman BYU
Come on out and join us for the newest Michigan Trail Experience race. Experience a beautiful 4.167 mile loop through Sleepy Hollow State Park. The park contains over 2,600 acres including a river winding its way through the woods. The course will take you through prairie grass fields, hardwood forest, and stands of Pine trees. This race is a 12hr Back Yard Ultra, last man standing rules, with an option to do the single lap. Elevation gain 151ft The single lap option will start at 9:00am. This …
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Headless Horseman BYU: common questions
- When is the Headless Horseman BYU?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 31, 2026.
- Where is the Headless Horseman BYU held?
- In Laingsburg, Michigan.
- What distances does the Headless Horseman BYU offer?
- 4.167 Miles and 12-Hour Backyard Ultra (up to 50 Miles).
- How do I register for the Headless Horseman BYU?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Headless Horseman BYU?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $65 (from runsignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Headless Horseman BYU start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Headless Horseman BYU?
- about 37°F at the start, 96% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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