Experience the beauty of spring’s arrival in the forest at the Spring Trail Trot 5K. Enjoy the scenic trails of Lake Lansing North. You may even get a glimpse of a wildflower or two.
Add this one to your bucket list and get ready for a beautiful adventure.
Spring Trail Trot 5K Course
The Spring Trail Trot 5K is a looped course, starting and finishing in the field adjacent to the Lake Lansing North parking lot. The course transitions onto trails, primarily following the park’s blue loop. This is one of my favorite loops within the park.
Participants will traverse densely wooded areas and navigate boardwalks across beautiful wetlands. This year’s conditions were dry, but I have experienced lots of mud in certain sections of this trail in the past.
The course offers plenty of flat sections but also a few nice sized hills to keep things interesting. The terrain isn’t technical but there are a number of exposed roots along the way that require attentive footing.
The last section, about 0.1 miles, is a mix of pavement and grass. This is the only section off the trail.
The course was very well marked with orange flags and even caution tape at certain areas where runners might miss the turns.
The Goodies
One of my favorite things about the Michigan Trail Experience races is that each race comes with a custom patch.
In addition to the passes, participants in the Spring Trail Trot 5K also receive a t-shirt, a Michigan Trail Experience Pin, and a Spring Trail Trot sticker
Overall male/female winners receive Playmaker’s gift card, two three in age group get a pint glass.
Michigan Trail Experience
The Michigan Trail Experience is a local organization that puts on multiple trail races throughout the year, utilizing the local trails. Along with the Spring Trail Trot 5K, I’ve also participated in the Full Moon 5, and Deer Fly 5.
The races are well organized, and the community that attends them is incredible. I highly recommend their races to anyone who loves trail running or wants to experience trail running.
If you are interested in supporting this local organization, participate in one of their upcoming events. Their next races are the Deer Fly 5 and the Headless Horseman. The 2025 dates haven’t been announced yet for those races.
Overall
I have nothing negative to say about the Spring Trail Trot 5K race. It is a great community race that showcases one of my favorite local trails. It is welcoming to everyone, from runners to hikers to canine crossers.
Like most of the Michigan Trail Experience races I’ve participated in, this race reminds me of the joy I find in trail running, the peace and tranquillity of the trail, and the amazing community that I get to be a part of.
For more information visit Spring Trail Trot 5K.
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