3 running, fun run, and walking events in Vermontville Township, Michigan

The Farmer's Loop Sled Dog Race is presented by GLSDA, sanctioned by ISDRA, and hosted by H & H Racing, Samantha Wawiernia and Jessica Norton. IFSS Accreditation for certain classes.

This dryland race features trails through farm fields and wooded areas

We will be offering the following classes in Pro, Registered Breed & Sport:

Update All classes will run the 2.7 mile trail, with the exception of the 1-Dog JR Canicross and the Puppy/Senior Dog Fun Runs. These classes are ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited with the exception of 2 Dog Bikejor, which is ISDRA Sanctioned only:

6 Dog Rig

4 Dog Rig

2 Dog Bikejor (ISDRA Sanctioned Only)

2 Dog Scooter

1 Dog Bikejor

1 Dog Scooter

JR 2-Dog Wheeled (Scooter or Bikejor)

JR 3 Dog Rig (IFSS 4-3 Dog Rig)

Men’s and Women’s Canicross

The following class will run the 1.5 mile trail. (ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited):

JR Canicross

Fun Run Classes (Saturday only) will run the 1.0 mile trail:

Puppy Dog Fun Run (Limited to 15 entries)

Senior Dog Fun Run (Limited to 10 entries)

NOTE: If you are entering one of the Fun Run classes and NO other classes, then you can purchase a Fun Run GLSDA Membership for $5 along with your entry.

Entries close on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. No late entries or changes are permitted after the entries close.

Rules and Required Equipment

*No Whips

*No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed

*Helmets required in all Wheeled Classes and eye protection strongly recommended

*Snub Line required on 6 & 4 Dog Rigs while on trail (ISDRA)

*ISDRA Rules Apply

GLSDA Membership

GLSDA Membership is required to race and you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid. Please note that your membership will cover you for all upcoming GLSDA races until the membership year ends in May, 2026. So if you have already purchased a GLSDA membership for a previous race this season, you do not need to purchase again for this race.

GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here along with your entries

Membership Contact: Dianna Koteskey, [email protected]

Lodging

Rustic Camping Available at Race Site, no electric, water will be available

Camping Rates: $35 for two nights, $20 for one night

Camping site can be purchased here online along with your entries

Hotels (Pet-friendly) in area:

Holiday Inn Express: 26 minutes away

1099 West M43 Hwy. Hastings MI 49058

269-945-0000

Hilton Garden Inn West Lansing: 28 minutes away

633 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

517-999-9930

Hampton Inn By Hilton: 29 minutes away

600 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

517-999-7900

Join us for the 14th annual Vermontville Maple Syrup 5k Run/Walk.

The Maple Valley HS Cross Country team is offering both an in person and virtual race option for the Maple Syrup 5K. Please join us as we celebrate our 14th year running in the Maple Syrup 5K joined with our town's 86th Vermontville Maple Syrup Festival!

• Please be sure you are signing up for the Vermontville Maple Syrup 5K as there may be other Syrup Festival 5K's on this date!*

The in person race will be on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00am. For those doing the virtual race option, you may run it at anytime.

Packet pick up and in person registration will be outside at the Maple Valley High School Administration Building: Friday, April 24, 2026 from 6:00pm-7:00pm and Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6:00am -7:30am. Cost of the race is $35.00 if registering at packet pick up.

The race is a one way race that starts at the Maple Valley High School (11090 Nashville Hwy., Vermontville, MI 49096) and finishes in downtown Vermontville. It will be part pavement and part on the Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. It will be an open course, but we will have volunteers at intersections to help with participants.

It is advisable to have a vehicle parked at the finish line for transportation back to the high school. We should have shuttle service available, but it is easier if you know of delays ahead of time. A gear bag will be given to all in person runners, and those can be taken to the finish line for those who wish to have their warm gear at the finish.

All in person participants will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker, and a small syrup gift.

Virtual participants registered by April 15, 2025 will receive a t-shirt and a special commemorative sticker.

Register by April 15, 2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt. T-shirts available as quantities last after that date. For virtual participants shirts and stickers will be shipped to participants at the end of the event (shipping costs are included in registration fee). Only participants who have selected VIRTUAL will have shirts and stickers shipped to them. If you select IN-PERSON, shirts/stickers will only be available at the event.

Age group awards for in person participants. For each gender: 12 and under; 13-14; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70 and up. Overall winners of each gender will receive a gallon of maple syrup.

Awards for virtual participants will be based on top 3 for gender with proof of time/distance sent by email. Medal will then be mailed with t shirt and sticker. Results will be sent to all runners that send in proof of time/distance.

Thank you for supporting the Maple Valley Cross Country Team. All proceeds help with fundraising to help the runners going to camp!

Springfest Dryland Dog Derby has moved! For this year only, the race will be held at the same location as Farmer's Loop race, so plan for both races!

This race is presented by GLSDA, sanctioned by ISDRA, and hosted by H & H Racing, Samantha Wawiernia and Jessica Norton. IFSS Accreditation for certain classes.

This dryland race features trails through farm fields and wooded areas

We will be offering the following classes in Pro, Registered Breed & Sport:

All classes will run the 2.7 mile trail, with the exception of the 1-Dog JR Canicross and the Puppy/Senior Dog Fun Runs. These classes are ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited with the exception of 2 Dog Bikejor, which is ISDRA Sanctioned only:

6 Dog Rig

4 Dog Rig

2 Dog Bikejor (ISDRA Sanctioned Only)

2 Dog Scooter

1 Dog Bikejor

1 Dog Scooter

JR 2-Dog Wheeled (Scooter or Bikejor)

JR 3 Dog Rig (IFSS 4-3 Dog Rig)

Men’s and Women’s Canicross

The following class will run the 1.5 mile trail. (ISDRA Sanctioned and IFSS Accredited):

JR Canicross

Fun Run Classes (Saturday only) will run the 1.0 mile trail (no limits on number of entries):

Puppy Dog Fun Run

Senior Dog Fun Run

NOTE: If you are entering one of the Fun Run classes and NO other classes, then you can purchase a Fun Run GLSDA Membership for $5 along with your entry.

Entries close on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT. No late entries or changes are permitted after the entries close.

Rules and Required Equipment

*No Whips

*No Wrist Ropes and/or Driver Restraints Allowed

*Helmets required in all Wheeled Classes and eye protection strongly recommended

*Snub Line required on 6 & 4 Dog Rigs while on trail (ISDRA)

*ISDRA Rules Apply

GLSDA Membership

GLSDA Membership is required to race and you will not be permitted to race until your membership has been paid. Please note that your membership will cover you for all upcoming GLSDA races until the membership year ends in May, 2026. So if you have already purchased a GLSDA membership for a previous race this season, you do not need to purchase again for this race.

GLSDA Membership can be purchased online here along with your entries

Membership Contact: Dianna Koteskey, [email protected]

Lodging

Rustic Camping Available at Race Site, no electric, water will be available

Camping Rates: $35 for two nights, $20 for one night

Camping site can be purchased here online along with your entries

Hotels (Pet-friendly) in area:

Holiday Inn Express: 26 minutes away

1099 West M43 Hwy. Hastings MI 49058

269-945-0000

Hilton Garden Inn West Lansing: 28 minutes away

633 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

517-999-9930

Hampton Inn By Hilton: 29 minutes away

600 N Canal Rd. Lansing MI

517-999-7900