Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)
About this race
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 Race Shirt
🏅 Custom Finisher Medal
🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards
📸 FREE Race Photos
🍎 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 Vibes - the perfect Trail Run setting!
⏰ Race Start Times:
12.5K – 8:30 AM
5 Mile – 8:32 AM
3 Mile – 8:35 AM
📦 Packet Pick-Up Info:
📍 Bluebell Beach – 5500 N Bray Rd, Flint, MI 48505
🗓️ Saturday, September 5th (Race Day)
🕖 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 — Run the Lakeside! 🌲🏃♂️
Pick your distance
Running
12.5K Run
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: ⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
5 Mile Run
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: ⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
3 Mile Run/Walk
REGISTRATION INCLUDES: ⏱️ Chip Timed Race with Live Results 👕 Custom Dri-Fit Race Shirt 🏅 Custom Finisher Medal 🏆 Overall & Age Group Awards 📸 FREE Race Photos 🍎 Post-Race Refreshments
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Flint, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 8:02 PM local time (EDT) in Flint on September 5, 2026 — 12h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Mott Lake Trail Run (3Mile | 5Mile | 12.5K)
220 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the 12.5K Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Luke Branim | 52:50 | 6:48 /mi |
| 2 | Michael Hasselbach | 56:46 | 7:19 /mi |
| 3 | Terry Moller | 56:53 | 7:19 /mi |
| 4 | Ben Griswold | 57:28 | 7:24 /mi |
| 5 | Bobby Vaughn | 57:48 | 7:26 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Flint
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Flint 5K Races 8 races
- Flint Running Calendar 2026 13 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 13 Flint events
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