Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K) | Flint, MI, United States

About the Event

Mott Lake Trail Run – 3 Mile, 5 Mile & 12.5K

📅 Saturday, September 5th, 2026
📍 Bluebell Beach | 5500 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505

🏃‍♀️ About the Race:

Join us for a scenic run along the Flint River Trail, starting at beautiful Bluebell Beach Park and winding past natural highlights like Stepping Stone Falls and Mott Lake. Whether you're running 3 miles, 5 miles, or the full 12.5K, this course offers a mix of lakeside views, wooded paths, and smooth pavement.

Registration Includes:

⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results

👕 Custom Dri-Fit Participant T-Shirt
🥇 Custom Finisher Medal
📸 FREE Race Photos
🏆 Age Group & Overall Awards
🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

🛣️ Course Details:

- Flat, paved trails with gentle elevation changes -- perfect to attempt a PR!

3 Mile Course: 100% Paved Trail
5 Mile Course: 100% Paved - Includes a short section on Branch Rd. (public road with coned-off runner lane & grassy shoulder)
12.5K Course: Includes Branch Rd. and James Basset Dr. with similar setup as 5 Mile Course (95% Paved)
The entire course will be well marked with signs, cones, and field paint—trip hazards identified

Expect stunning views of:

Mott Lake
Stepping Stone Falls
Beautiful hardwood forest surroundings & vibes

⏰ Race Start Times:

12.5K – 8:30 AM
5 Mile – 8:32 AM
3 Mile – 8:35 AM

📦 Packet Pick-Up Info:

📍 Location: Bluebell Beach – 5500 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505
🗓️ Race Day Only: Saturday, September 5th
🕖 Time: 6:30 AM – 8:20 AM

This race is a perfect mix of natural beauty and smooth trails—ideal for both experienced runners and casual walkers looking for a memorable fall race.

Sign up today and run the lakeside!

Races Offered

12.5K Run

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 12.5K

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Type — Running

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08:30

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$50.00

Virtual

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — Virtual

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08:30

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$50.00

5 Mile Run

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 5 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:32

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$45.00

3 Mile Run/Walk

Sep 05, 2026

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Distance — 3 Miles

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08:35

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$40.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for September in Flint.

thermostat Temperature

13.7° / 24.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

12.6° / 23.0°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

9h 29m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.4 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:15

nightlight Sunset

19:43

About Flint

Learn more about the host city, Flint.

Flint is an industrial city an hour northwest of Detroit in Michigan. It was the home of many General Motors factories, including the Buick World Headquarters, Flint has fallen on hard times over the past 30 years due to the decline of the American automotive industry. Despite these misfortunes, the city has an outsized history, including decisive roles in the growth of the American labor movement and community schooling and evident in a host of extensive and well-endowed cultural institutions. Flint has seen a dramatic reduction in crime while simultaneously enjoying a revitalizing Downtown and growing colleges and universities are found within the city's limits.

Hotels & Places to Stay

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Registration Discount

Use the promo code below during registration to save on entry fees.

$5.00 OFF

Promo code GLRM26

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Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)

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