TRAIN TO TRAILS HALF MARATHON AND 5K
- Date:
- Sun, Jul 19, 2026 at 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location:
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Marathon Township, Michigan
48421
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 13.1 Miles 3.1 Miles 5k Half Marathon Run Trail Walk
The Train To Trails Half Marathon and 5K is produced by Eastside Racing Company and Move It Fitness.
Come join us for this inaugural event as we make the trek from Millington to Columbiaville on the beautiful and tranquil Southern Link Trailway. This flat, paved trailway traverses wooded areas and farmland in what is sure to lead to PRs galore!
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
6:00 AM - 7:45 AM ONSITE PACKET PICK UP AT Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI
6:30 AM - 7:45 AM SHUTTLE FROM FINISH AREA, COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER
6:30 AM HALF MARATHON START AREA OPENS, Millington Arbela Library, 8530 Depot Street, Millington, MI
8:30 AM HALF MARATHON STARTS
8:40 AM 5K STARTS COLUMBIAVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI
11:30 AM AWARDS CEREMONY
12:30 PM COURSES CLOSE
What is included in the entry fee
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Gender specific tech shirt or tank
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aid stations
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after race party with good food and music
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finisher medal
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photos
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opportunity for VERY UNIQUE overall and age group awards
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transportation to starting line (half marathon)
Half Marathon Course
The point to point half marathon route will start in Millington taking runners on a scenic tour of this small Michigan town before jumping on the Southern Link Trailway. The trailway is paved and goes through beautiful wooded areas and farmland before crossing over the Flint River to finish at the quaint town of Columbiaville where runners will receive a well deserved Michigan welcome.
Half Marathon Shuttle
Shuttle service will be for half marathon runners and will start loading at 6:45 am in front of the Columbiaville Community Center. The final shuttle will depart by 7:45 am. The shuttle busses will depart when they are full. If you want to guarantee a timely arrival at the start area do not wait until 7:45 am. There will be a coffee truck with coffee and other goodies for purchase, music and bathrooms at the start area. We will have a gear drop as well.
5K Course
The 5K course will start and finish at the Columbiaville Community Center. This will be an out and back on the Southern Link Trailway. Athletes will park in one of the designated parking areas in town, pick up packets and start/finish all in one central location.
Pace
Runners of all abilities are welcome to join in the half marathon. OFFICIAL COURSE CLOSURE AT 18 MINUTE PER MILE PACE: Half marathon runners and relay runners must be able to complete each mile in a 18-minute (sub 4 Hour) pace or faster.
Start location for Half Marathon
Millington Library, 8530 Depot St, Millington, MI 48746. There will be porta johns available in the start area along with music to get you grooving and ready to run!
Finish location for Half Marathon and 5K
Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water St, Columbiaville, MI 48421. The community center sits at the end of the Trailway and right on the water, a perfect ending to what is sure to be a perfect morning!
*There will be no relay for 2026
This is a "cupless" event. What does that mean?
Runners will need to carry a personal hydration pack and/or purchase a Hydrapak Speedcup during registration at the course aid stations. Personal hydration packs and bottles can be refilled with either water or hydration mix at the aid stations.
There will be NO single use cups available. We are trying to eliminate excess trash at our event. We thank you for your cooperation and planning to help achieve this goal.
Transportation - Half Marathon
More details coming soon
INVITE YOUR GANG
Increase the fun and invite your friends to join you on a fun social team! You can create a team during the registration process and others can join your team.
Note: social teams are just that - fun with your gang. The team can span any of the events.
AWARDS
Half Marathon and 5K
Overall Male/Female
Overall Masters Male/Female
Top 3 Male/Female in each age group
0-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
PACKET PICK UP - Will take place at Columbiaville Community Center, 4620 Water Street, Columbiaville, MI
Saturday 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Sunday 6:45 AM - 8:15 AM
CHARITY PARTNER
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