Hurt the Dirt

Hurt the Dirt is 100% pure singletrack trail racing on one of the top trail systems in Michigan.

Luton Park is a favorite of many trail runners, one of the most well-thought out designs of any trail in the state. You’ll cruise along rolling terrain, fly across fast flats and challenge a few short and mostly curvy ascents/descents. These hills are designed with a flow that allows for momentum on the downhill to carry you a ways up the next uphill. You’ll run through scenic hardwood and pine forests, across fields, along marshes and over pretty Rum Creek three times.

Choose from a quarter-marathon (one 6.55 mile loop, slightly longer than a 10K), half marathon (two loops) or full marathon (four loops). You will be racing the green, blue, black, and red loops. These loops add up to the 6.55 distance we need, are less muddy than the others, are a little more challenging and prettier too in my opinion.

Entry fee includes pig roast lunch (with deli veggie sides, fresh fruit) and a finishers award (estimated value for lunch and finishers award is $20). Your charge will appear as MI Adventure Racing on your credit card statement.

The long-sleeve race shirt is $15 and optional to keep costs down for those who don’t need it.

No crowds. No roads. No excuses. Just bring the hurt.