Michigan · 10K · 5K
Mt. Baldhead Challenge
Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a 10K and 5K event held in Saugatuck, Michigan. It was last held on September 12, 2026 and is usually run in September; the next date hasn't been announced yet.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Saugatuck, MI
Race details
- Last held
- September 12, 2026
- Usually held in
- September
- Location
- Saugatuck, Michigan
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Course
- 750 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- mtbaldheadchallenge.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 10K
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 750 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; 1050 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Mt. Baldhead Challenge
Get ready to conquer the Midwest’s Ultimate Multi-Terrain Race™! The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a multi-terrain race unlike any other. You'll run through scenic woodland trails, scale coastal dunes, pound the pavement, and climb the 300+ steps to the top of the iconic Mt. Baldhead in beautiful Saugatuck, Michigan. Lace-up those running shoes and get ready for an unforgettable challenge! 🏃♂️🏅 Course Information Course Distances: There are two course options to choose from: th…
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Mt. Baldhead Challenge: common questions
- When is the Mt. Baldhead Challenge?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mt. Baldhead Challenge held?
- In Saugatuck, Michigan.
- What distances does the Mt. Baldhead Challenge offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How do I register for the Mt. Baldhead Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Mt. Baldhead Challenge?
- Registration status as last checked October 20, 2026: completed. Listed fee for the longest distance, $75 (from runsignup.com, checked October 20, 2026).
- What time does the Mt. Baldhead Challenge start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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