Dragon Trails Triathlon (Sprint)

Lace up and join us for the Guest House Run Over Addiction 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run—a community event celebrating hope, recovery, and the life-saving mission of Guest House.

The 1-Mile Fun Run, great for kids and families, begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K race at 9:00 a.m. on the scenic campus of Guest House, home to the historic William E. Scripps Mansion in Lake Orion, Michigan.

Proceeds from this event directly support Guest House’s mission to provide the information, education, treatment and care needed to assure that Catholic clergy, men and women religious, and seminarians suffering from alcoholism, addictions, and other behavioral health conditions have the best opportunity for quality recovery and overall health and wellness.

For the first time, we are proud to offer a virtual 5K option, allowing supporters near and far to participate. All runners—both in person and virtual—will receive a commemorative event shirt and participation medal. Prizes will be awarded to the top in-person male/female age category finishers.

Join us for our third annual Tails & Trails 5K! The race is open to participants of all ages and will kick off with a Cat Walk 1K at 10am (dogs and cats are welcome in both races). The 5K race begins at 10:30am and will take runners along Independence Oaks’ beautiful trails. A family fun zone and other activities for participants to enjoy will be on site for the duration of the race along with local animal businesses such as markets, groomers and more!

Our event is working to raise funds through donations for an amazing animal rescue this year: Great Lakes Dog Rescue.

Donations can also be made to Great Lakes Dog Rescue whose mission is to rescue well-tempered, adoptable dogs from animal control facilities and from owner-surrenders and provide them shelter and medical care until they are adopted. They are committed to educating and assisting the community in responsible pet ownership.

The race is open to both walkers and runners or all ages. Dogs or cats are welcome to race with their owner as long as they have a current license and are kept on a 6 foot leash. Please keep control of your pet at all times.

Lace up your running shoes and join us for an inaugural and unforgettable autumn adventure through the scenic trails of Orion Oaks County Park! The Rooted Half Marathon & 5k offers an experience for every skill level, from seasoned trail runners to first-time 5k participants to someone out for a supported hike. Enjoy the stunning fall backdrop as you are immersed in the natural surroundings so lush you would think you are in a northern Michigan forest and not an urban area! The course features well-maintained, multi-use trails that wind through wooded and grassy areas, offering a mix of flat to gently rolling terrain suitable for all abilities.

Whether you're pushing for a personal best or enjoying a leisurely hike, you'll find the perfect challenge. And you don't have to go it alone—5K runners can sign up for the Doggie Division and bring your leashed dog to share in the fun!

After you cross the finish line, celebrate your accomplishment with a truly great finisher award that will serve as a memento of your epic fall run.

RUN WITH YOUR PACK

Have more fun and share the experience with family and friends! During registration you will be given the opportunity to join or create a PACK which is a social group. PACKS can span across any race distance, onsite or virtual.

RACE DAY SCHEDULE

7:30 AM onsite registration and packet pick-up

9:00 AM Half Marathon start

9:15 AM 5K start

9:20 AM 5K Doggie Division start

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT

Please note: This is a dog park with dog pens. The race start and finish area will be inside one of the dog pens that opens onto the park trail system. Dogs MUST be leashed at all times while in the event staging area. There will be a couple of pens at the park which will be open to off leash dogs. Dogs must also stay on leash while on the trails. The only place during the event where your dog can be off leash are the OPEN dog pens. For the safety of all participants and dogs please adhere to this directive.

5K Run/Walk Doggie Division

This division will receive a swag item for their pet! A custom bandana and dog biscuit. This division will be capped at 50 pups

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RACE SWAG

Choose from a cozy crewneck sweatshirt or trucker hat. Or get crazy and snag both items!

Love the race but can't be with us on race day?

Register for the The Rooted Virtual Half Marathon or the 5K Run/Walk and get all the same swag! Choose your own route and time to run! Packet mailing is included in entry fee.

Year 9!

24 hours of FUN! This means you can run, walk, go fast, go slow! Do as many loops as you want or can!

All profits from the race are given to Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp (501c3). In 8 years we have raised over $66,000! to the Camp.

Registration

$96.00 (Early registration) and 1 pair of Gloves or Mittens, a Winter hat, or a Scarf (pick one) Dropped off at packet pick up. (The gloves, mittens, hats and scarfs will be given people in need throughout the community)

Included in Registration

• Hooded sweatshirt (Must be registered by 9-1-26)

• Friday night Dinner for all runners at Packet Pick up.

• Camping for the weekend (sorry no campers/ RV's)

• Mystery gift (Must be registered by 9-1-26)

• Fully stocked Aid station: We take our Aid Station food seriously. Included but not limited to: PBJ, Soup, Pop, Fruit, Cookies, Candy, Pretzels, Gummy Bears, Water, Grilled Cheese, Brownies, Rice Crispy Treats, Pizza, Pickles, Bacon, Watermelon. Fresh cooked cookies, quesadilla, Chips, Veggies, ! And MUCH MORE!

Not included: -- Gels, other supplements, meds (ie. Ibuprofen) (Please come prepared if you have special dietary needs).

Extras

-- On Friday we will have a Used Gear Swap table at packet pick up/dinner.

-- We will also be collect used eyeglasses and race medals (1/2 Marathon and farther) for charity.

Course

Runners will loop around the Camp along rolling hills on single-track trails, wide trails, some grass and a few bridge crossings completing as many loops (3.1 mile loop) as you wants and at any pace during the 24 hours. At any time, runners can take a break and continue on the course within the 24 hours.

Useful information

• Race begins at 8am

• Chipped event.

• Cup less race.

• Heated Indoor bathrooms with showers at the aid station.

• Pacers are allowed after 50 miles or dark.

• The aid station is at the start/finish.

• Camping: All registered runners can set up a tent and camp Friday and or Saturday night near the aid station (10X10). Cars are not able to park in the camping area at the aid station/ start/finish. All cars will be parked the parking lots. Course passes the parking lots every lap. “Car camping” is allowed. Sorry no RV’s, campers, ect.

Top male/ female runner (most completed loops) receive a custom pint glass.

Belt buckle for all runners completing 100 miles or more (Partial loops will not be counted).

Bear Lake Camp is owned and operated by Lions Visually Impaired Youth Camp, Inc. a 501C-3 Non-Profit Corporation. The camp is financially supported by the Lions, Lioness and Leos, as well as Foundation grants and individual donors throughout Michigan.

Sorry no refunds, defers, transfers, or virtual options.

Thank you to our 2025 sponsors!

Aid Station Sponsor

Dexter Lions Club www.dexterlions.org

Gold Sponsor

Julie Krumholz Mortgage* www.Julieyourloangal.com

Silver Level Sponsor

Runnin' Gear Running and Walking Shop www.myrunningear.com

Mayville Veterinary Clinic* https://mayvillevet.com

Choice One Bank www.choiceone.bank

Fraser Lions Club www.fraserlions.com

Lake Orion Lions Club* https://lakeorionlions.org

Bronze Sponsor

First Choice Heating and Cooling www.firstchoiceheat.com

Stoney Creek Oil Change* www.valvolineglobal.com

Ann Arbor Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/ann_arbor_host/index.php

Hartland Lions Club* https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hartlandmi/

Minden Lions Club www.facebook.com/MindenCityLions/

Bay City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/baycitymi/index.php

Dearborn Ham www.dearbornbrand.com

Jr. Sponsor

The Brokerage Real Estate Enthusiasts* https://thebrokerageree.com

Howard City Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/howardcitymi/

Pennfield Lions Club www.lionsclubs.org

Paw Paw Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/pawpawmi

Lennon Lions Club www.facebook.com/lennonlionsclub/

Hillman Lions Club https://e-clubhouse.org/sites/hillman/index.php

Momma B’s Pizza* www.mommabspizzeria.com

Squirl Nut Butter www.squirrelsnutbutter.com

Turtle Gloves* www.turtlegloves.com

Joe Hildbrand

Jim Lykins

Product Sponsors: *Cottage Outfitters, Caseville, #1 Nails, Shelby Township, Mr. C's Car Wash, *EJ Nicks, Lapeer, Blend Frozen Yogurt, Lapeer, Kookys 'n Cream, Lapeer, Tilted Axis Brewing Company, Lapeer, Bordines, Rochester, The Candied Squirrel, Caseville Hardware. * Past BLU Sponsor

October is the peak of fall colors at Independence Oaks, so you will be running and walking through some of the most wonderfully decorated hardwood forests in southeastern Michigan, as well as on wood chip trails. Choose from any of three races of varying lengths - all beginning and ending at the same location.

The 2.5 Mile race makes a single circuit around Crooked Lake, with rolling hills. The challenging 5.5 Mile race continues a second time around the lake and branches off onto Rock Ridge Trail. The longest 8.5 Mile race includes a third lap, continuing onto Spring Lake Trail, and is not for the faint of heart.