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Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

Brighton, Michigan, United States

calendar_today 13 Feb, 2027

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About the Event

Winter Trail Fest East – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Trail Race in Brighton, Michigan

Some call it the Winter Trail Fest. Others just think, “What the F…?!”

Join us on Saturday, February 13, 2027, at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, MI for one of Michigan’s most unforgettable winter races: Winter Trail Fest East Half Marathon and 5 Mile trail race. This February event is built to embrace unpredictable winter conditions—snow, ice, slush, or mud. Whatever the trail throws your way, you’ll earn every step of your WTF hoodie, medal, and bragging rights.

The later mid-morning start time gives athletes a chance to sleep in and lets temperatures rise just enough before you take on the course. The Half Marathon winds through rolling singletrack, while the 5 Mile offers a fun, fast, and beginner-friendly way to experience winter trail racing. Both distances include run and ruck divisions, making WTF East one of the few winter races in Michigan to welcome ruckers alongside runners.

One of the best parts about this race? It’s the perfect motivation to keep training through the coldest months of the year. With WTF East on the calendar, you’ll have a reason to lace up, head outside, and keep your running habit strong all winter long.

This race is for athletes who crave challenge, adventure, and a story to tell when it’s all over. The gnarlier the conditions, the cooler the participants. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner, a winter race first-timer, or someone ready to test their endurance with a ruck, WTF East delivers a true February trail experience.

Why Run WTF East?

Half Marathon & 5 Mile options: Distances that fit both new and experienced trail runners
Run or ruck divisions: Growing ruck division alongside traditional running categories
Unpredictable winter trail conditions: Snow, slush, ice, or mud—it’s all part of the adventure
Late start time: Sleep in and let the temps rise before hitting the trails
Memorable swag: Earn a WTF hoodie and medal designed to celebrate your grit
Community atmosphere: Share miles, laughter, and post-race stories with fellow winter warriors
WTF + STFU Trail Series: Combine Winter Trail Fest East with Summer Trail Fest Ultra (50 Mile, 50K, Half Marathon, 5 Mile) in June to earn connecting medals and save 15% when registering for the bundle

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1.6 mm

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0.3 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.9 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (3.0)

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73.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:30

nightlight Sunset

19:05

About Brighton

Learn more about the host city, Brighton.

Brighton is a city in southeast Livingston County featuring a tranquil riverside boardwalk, the Mill Pond, historic cemeteries, local restaurants and art galleries.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Deb Deren	F	62	White Lake, MI	—
🥈	Glen Wold Jr	M	64	Clinton Township, MI	—
🥉	Amanda Chapman	F	46	West Olive, MI	—
4	James Deren	M	67	White Lake, MI	—
5	Bill North	M	56	Fenton, MI	—
6	Charlene Odom	F	64	New Hudson, MI	—
7	Tom Schafer	M	62	Ionia, MI	—
8	Skylar Bates	F	28	Sunfield, MI	—
9	Rob Kidd	M	39	Detroit, MI	—
10	Beth McGee	F	43	Pinckney, MI	—
11	Sarah Smith	F	51	Lansing, MI	—
12	Frank Haas	M	71	Brighton, MI	—
13	Karen Morand	F	50	Northville, MI	—
14	Anonymous Anonymous	F	49	—	—
15	Sara Lynne Schultz	F	33	Westland, MI	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Yahaira Soto	F	43	Ossining, NY	—
🥈	Thomas Mingledorff	M	58	Canton, MI	—
🥉	Justine Wagner	F	27	Juneau, AK	—
4	Lynn North	F	50	Fenton, MI	—
5	Kaileen Bauer	F	24	Oakland, MI	—
6	Mike Turala	M	52	Chesterfield, MI	—
7	Jennifer Turala	F	50	New Baltimore, MI	—
8	Amber Page	F	36	Saint Johns, FL	—
9	Mark Nicholson	M	63	Barnesville, OH	—
10	Megan Fraser	F	31	Howell, MI	—
11	Amy Spegele	F	45	Traverse City, MI	—
12	Shekinah Singletery	F	29	Ypsilanti, MI	—
13	Ni Gorsuch	F	43	Summerfield, NC	—
14	Nena Shaheed	F	75	Tamarac, FL	—

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Kelli Urbas	F	48	Clinton Township, MI	1:14:21.89
🥈	Robert Maxson	M	54	Clinton Township, MI	1:18:22.93
🥉	Yuka Busuioc	F	49	Dearborn, MI	1:19:56.15
4	Tim Thomas	M	56	Shelby Twp, MI	1:25:45.55
5	Molly Scott	F	29	Westland, MI	1:27:27.76
6	Liam Buckley	M	31	Westland, MI	1:27:29.03
7	Nathan Heyza	M	49	Mount Clemens, MI	1:39:38.1
8	Andrew Orians	M	41	Okemos, MI	1:40:30.31
9	Laura Tingley	F	55	Garden City, MI	1:55:31.27
10	Brooke Whalen	F	34	Schenectady, NY	2:09:16.03
11	Morgan Buffington	F	20	Montrose, MI	2:09:17.33
12	Noelle Byerley	F	56	Millington, MI	2:09:17.5
13	Lori Buffington	F	52	Montrose, MI	2:09:17.73

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	JONATHON PRIEBE	M	39	Ann Arbor, MI	1:24:43
🥈	Eric Woelkers	M	45	Flat Rock, MI	1:30:07.4
🥉	Shane Angove	M	49	West Bloomfield, MI	1:32:01.6
4	Matt Mackey	M	26	Whitmore Lake, MI	1:34:04.9
5	Mark Waterbury	M	31	Livonia, MI	1:34:06.6
6	Benjamin Curl	M	34	Lansing, MI	1:36:40.2
7	Ella Showerman	F	15	South Lyon, MI	1:40:08.2
8	Todd Kauffman	M	45	Dewitt, MI	1:40:47.4
9	ben playfoot	M	47	Brighton, MI	1:40:51.4
10	ALEX BEIRED	M	51	Birmingham, MI	1:41:02.3
11	Jason Bajas	M	31	South Lyon, MI	1:41:08.4
12	Cara Newman	F	16	Plymouth, MI	1:41:24.3
13	Brian Nequist	M	49	Waterford, MI	1:41:58.7
14	Bryan Barkley	M	50	Lexington, MI	1:42:30.4
15	Jack Ritchey	M	28	Milan, MI	1:42:37.7
16	Tony Trzaskos	M	43	New Hudson, MI	1:43:00.9
17	Lauren Couls	F	33	Brighton, MI	1:43:28.9
18	Daniel Sanborn	M	38	New Hudson, MI	1:44:38.5
19	Bjorn Soderstrom	M	56	Commerce Township, MI	1:45:12.4
20	Daniel Lewis	M	41	Lincoln Park, MI	1:46:16.2
21	Joseph Morren	M	46	Coopersville, MI	1:46:24.3
22	Jessica DelCorvo	F	37	Howell, MI	1:47:22.3
23	Chris Goldsby	M	42	Ann Arbor, MI	1:47:34.3
24	Matthew Bellamy	M	23	Goodrich, MI	1:48:31.5
25	Paul Martin	M	36	Saline, MI	1:48:32.7
26	Mason Vargo	M	24	Ortonville, MI	1:48:42.1
27	Nathan Schooner	M	21	Southgate, MI	1:48:42.6
28	BRENT ROWE	M	45	Holland, MI	1:50:28.2
29	Hunter Hayhoe	M	28	Lansing, MI	1:50:42.4
30	Anne Cuneo	F	42	Ann Arbor, MI	1:50:53.3
31	Christopher Goron	M	52	Delton, MI	1:50:55.9
32	Alexandra Bennett	F	22	Jackson, MI	1:51:33.8
33	Ryan Grubb	M	27	Highland, MI	1:51:40.5
34	Kara Martin	F	24	Grand Rapids, MI	1:51:44.4
35	Darcy Irvine	F	44	Charlotte, MI	1:51:45.2
36	Jordan Downing	M	33	Milan, MI	1:51:49.8
37	Brian Gebhart	M	27	Flint, MI	1:52:10.6
38	Christopher Douglas	M	42	Grand Blanc, MI	1:53:33.3
39	Kaylee Bernard	F	24	East Lansing, MI	1:57:15
40	Aaron Hitchcock	M	33	Fenton, MI	1:57:23.7
41	Matt Gaidica	M	34	Ann Arbor, MI	1:57:28.2
42	Richard Miiller	M	53	New Baltimore, MI	1:58:05.5
43	Cosimo Carfagna	M	57	Beverly Hills, MI	1:58:12
44	Sarah Williams	F	43	Woodhaven, MI	1:58:12.5
45	Rene Ponton	M	47	Novi, MI	1:58:45.1
46	Jason Schwan	M	42	Royal Oak, MI	1:58:58
47	Jeffrey Hickman	M	49	Howell, MI	1:59:16.1
48	Michael Wahman	M	35	East Lansing, MI	1:59:29.5
49	Sandy Stafford	F	56	Tecumseh, MI	2:00:02.8
50	Daniel Weston	M	39	Jackson, MI	2:00:03.7

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Luke Kaferle	M	19	Warren, MI	34:57.6
🥈	James Rutherford	M	41	Milford, MI	37:07.8
🥉	Jay Connors	M	44	Northville, MI	37:40.9
4	Lily COnnors	F	15	Northville, MI	37:41.1
5	Anonymous Anonymous	F	37	—	37:49.7
6	Gary Jasionowicz	M	45	Rochester, MI	37:59.6
7	Rachel Selina	F	32	Highland, MI	38:14.4
8	Megan Woelkers	F	14	Flat Rock, MI	38:20.9
9	Rosa Brody	F	14	Plymouth, MI	38:21
10	Jacob Keener	M	21	Ferndale, MI	38:56.9
11	Thomas Artushin	M	66	Bloomfield Hills, MI	39:12.1
12	Leonardo Brito	M	51	Ann Arbor, MI	39:31
13	Joel Shankster	M	41	Grand Blanc, MI	40:29.7
14	Debbie Minix	F	47	Homer, MI	40:32.2
15	Kayla Ward	F	13	South Lyon, MI	40:49.9
16	Jason Rutherford	M	38	Troy, MI	40:55.2
17	Matt Maciag	M	42	Pinckney, MI	41:47.5
18	Andrea Hurst	F	40	Whitmore Lake, MI	42:42.4
19	Jason Miller	M	36	Highland, MI	42:54.1
20	Jessica Martinelli	F	30	Lake Orion, MI	42:56.8
21	Amy Masternak	F	53	Plymouth, MI	43:10.9
22	Rachel LaPonsey	F	52	Northville, MI	43:15.5
23	Joshua Vrabel	M	24	Taylor, MI	43:31.3
24	Grant Gibson	M	26	Ferndale, MI	43:40.9
25	Jillian Kaferle	F	17	Warren, MI	43:44.6
26	KAJ HOLM	M	35	Paw Paw, MI	44:23.8
27	Zachary McCain	F	17	Macomb, MI	44:28.2
28	Scott Forster	M	61	Grosse Pointe, MI	44:35.8
29	Bradley Maze	M	50	Ann Arbor, MI	44:38.3
30	Cynthia Miiller	F	53	New Baltimore, MI	44:40.2
31	C. Maciag	M	12	Pinckney, MI	44:57.5
32	Jeff Kaferle	M	50	Warren, MI	45:04.4
33	Paul Randel	M	56	Farmington Hills, MI	45:15.1
34	Alan Ledford	M	32	Hazel Park, MI	45:22.2
35	Kaitlyn Dougherty	F	31	Milford, MI	45:22.5
36	David McCall	M	48	Fenton, MI	45:40.2
37	Rebecca Willis	F	51	Homer, MI	46:31.6
38	Jennifer Leicht	F	46	Ann Arbor, MI	46:40.4
39	Kent Hamman	M	52	Charlotte, MI	47:05.3
40	Heidi Ward	F	48	South Lyon, MI	47:08.1
41	Andrea Kong	F	45	Howell, MI	47:27.2
42	Jennifer Wortman	F	38	Ann Arbor, MI	47:46.3
43	Michael Trescone	M	34	Rochester, MI	47:46.7
44	Jim Cleer	M	54	Howell, MI	47:50
45	Mike Smith	M	54	Milan, MI	47:57.5
46	Jerry Zawacki	M	64	Orleans, MI	48:08
47	Michael Pompa	M	40	Farmington Hills, MI	48:09.7
48	Rick Llope	M	53	Franklin, MI	48:14.7
49	James Donahue	M	29	Milford, MI	48:41
50	Ryan Hoffman	M	31	Canton, MI	48:57

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Robert Niemi	M	59	Dexter, MI	3:28:57.23
🥈	Zachary Purdon	M	51	Manchester, MI	3:37:22.61
🥉	Samantha Swiatek	F	35	Howell, MI	3:51:00.23
4	Joseph Jankauskas	M	40	Chesterfield, MI	4:28:57.99
5	Robert Olszewski	M	49	Trenton, MI	4:37:57.13

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About the Event

Winter Trail Fest East – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Trail Race in Brighton, Michigan

Why Run WTF East?

Races Offered

Half Marathon Ruck

Half Marathon Early Start

Half Marathon

Half Marathon - Economy Package

5 Mile

5 Mile - Economy Package

5 Mile - Virtual

5 Mile Ruck

Half Marathon - Virtual

Weather History

About Brighton

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

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Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile - Eastside

About the Event

Winter Trail Fest East – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Trail Race in Brighton, Michigan

Why Run WTF East?

Races Offered

Half Marathon Ruck

Half Marathon Early Start

Half Marathon

Half Marathon - Economy Package

5 Mile

5 Mile - Economy Package

5 Mile - Virtual

5 Mile Ruck

Half Marathon - Virtual

Weather History

About Brighton

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Runner Reviews

No reviews yet

Nearby Races

Running Lab Main Street Mile Presented By New Bal…

20th Annual Hungry Duck Half Marathon, 10K & 5K R…

Whitmore Lake Red, White & Blue COLOR Blast Run

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