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Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside

Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside is a half marathon and 5 Mile event held in Middleville, Michigan. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 20, 2027. About 991 runners take part across all distances.

Race day
February 20, 2027
Location
Middleville, MI
Field size
~991 runners

Race details

Date
Saturday, February 20, 2027
Distances
Half Marathon, 5 Mile
Field size
About 991 runners
Course
1077 ft gain
Registration
runsignup.com

Registration, course & weather

Registration status
Open
Start time
12:00 PM EST
Course profile — Half Marathon
Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
Course profile — 5 Mile
Loop course; Trail surface; Not USATF certified
Typical race-day weather
about 32°F at the start, 73% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026)

About the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside

Winter Trail Fest West – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Trail Race in Middleville, Michigan Some call it the Winter Trail Fest. Others just think, “What the F…?!” Join us on Saturday, February 20, 2027 at Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville, MI for Winter Trail Fest West Half Marathon and 5 Mile trail race. This winter race is known for its unpredictable conditions—snow, slush, ice, or mud—and the famous river crossing that takes “winter trail challenge” to another level. If icy water isn’t y…

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Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside: common questions

When is the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside?
The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 20, 2027.
Where is the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside held?
In Middleville, Michigan.
What distances does the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside offer?
Half Marathon and 5 Mile.
How many people run the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside?
About 991 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
How do I register for the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside?
Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
Is registration open for the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside?
Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $49 (from runsignup.com, checked September 27, 2026).
What time does the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside start?
12:00 PM EST.
What is race-day weather usually like at the Winter Trail Fest (WTF) Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Westside?
about 32°F at the start, 73% humidity, 11 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 27, 2026).