Half Marathon Course Info

The STFU Half Marathon is an awesome one loop Half Marathon at Sleepy Hollow State Park. The course is almost exclusively single track, and only 490 ft of elevation gain throughout. The trails are usually in superb condition, and make for a great early summer course. The course is well marked with turn signs at every turn, hanging tape every .1 miles, and surveyor flags at all open fields. The race has amazing aid stations that are well stocked and easy to access. Make this your summer trail half marathon!

Schedule

June 12th, 2026

Early Packet Pickup - 4:30-6:00 pm at Sleepy Hollow Park7835 E Price Road, Laingsburg, MI 48848
North Pavilion at the Beach Area - see the Athlete Guide for a map

June 13th, 2026 - Race Day!

Packet Pickup & Ruck Weigh In Start - 6:00 am - 7:45 am
50K Ruck Start Time- 6:30 am (Note, aid stations may not be set up until the official race start)
Pre-Race Announcements - 7:20 am
50K, Half Marathon and Half Marathon Ruck Start Time - 7:30 am
5 Mile and 5 Mile Ruck Start Time - 8:00 am
5 Mile Award Time (estimated) - 9:30 am
Half Marathon Award Time (estimated) - 10:30 am
50K & 50K Ruck Cut-Off (15.5 Mile) - 12:40 pm
Course Cutoff - 5:50 pm (This is based on a 20 minute per mile cutoff time)

Cut Offs

The course is open 7:30 am - 5:50 pm. 45:00/mile average pace.

Aid Stations

There are 5 aid stations in the Half Marathon. All aid stations have water and Tailwind, plus a mix of Hüma gels, salty + sweet snacks, trail mix, hummus wraps, pierogis, and more. All aid stations have basic first aid, electrolytes, and feminine hygiene supplies. Bathrooms are located near several aid stations. Check out the aid station chart for all the details!

Course Map

This is a course map on Strava. You can view the course and elevation, as well as download a GPX file from this link to use with your compatible GPS running watch.