Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon/10K/5K

Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025
Location: Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park, 15122 Monkey Run Street, Vandalia, MI 49095 US
Description: 17th Annual event! A great pure Michigan all-trail course. Run or sport walk a fantastic all-trail course! This non-repeat, all-trail course located in the 820-acre Dr. T. K. Lawless County Park is a hidden gem in beautiful southwest Michigan. This natural scenic odyssey of forest and field includes six charming bridge crossings, lots of streams and small lakes, and, of course, some hills. Sandhill Cranes do frequent this bucolic area, adding charm to the course. Dynamite custom design long sleeve performance T-shirts to all finishers (register by Sept 30th to guarantee shirt on race day). Laser cut custom wood award for top two finishers and medals for third in each age group. Water and sport drink on the course and a great re-hydration station at the finish. Chip timing for 5k, 10k, and ½ Marathon (Chip timing will close at noon - course open to 2:00 PM). Music DJ at start and finish, and two music stations on the course. Finishers in all races from Cass County, Niles, and the Granger area will be listed in an HONOR ROLL in the appropriate newspapers. Race benefits the Cass County Parks and the Dowagiac Rotary Club. No parking fee!

• Half Marathon: $25 (price increases after September 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT), 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
• 10K Run/Walk: $25 (price increases after September 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT), 9:30 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
• 5K Run/Walk: $25 (price increases after September 30, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDT), 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM EDT
• 1K Kids Fun Run: $0, 11:00 AM - 11:05 AM EDT (Registration ends October 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM EDT)

Registration: Online at RunSignUp.com, mail-in, or race day.