Events
2026 Riley Trails 13.1, 10K, & Ruck Challenge
The 2026 Riley Trails 13.1, 10K, & Ruck Challenge marks the 9th year of this beloved trail event—and an important new chapter in its evolution.
This year will be the first without the full marathon option, a difficult but intentional decision made to better prioritize the safety and overall experience of our runners, staff, volunteers, and the Riley Trails community parks. By streamlining distances, we’re able to provide a safer, more focused event while preserving the challenging, scenic trail experience participants have come to love.
Set on the rugged and beautiful trails of Riley Trails, this event offers runners and ruckers the opportunity to test themselves, embrace the grind, and accomplish something meaningful alongside a supportive community.
100% of event proceeds benefit the Egress Endurance Project, whose mission is to help individuals battling addiction find a positive outlet through endurance sport. Through movement, structure, consistency, and community, the Egress Endurance Project empowers individuals to pursue healing, resilience, and long-term recovery.
Whether you’re racing, rucking, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, your participation helps turn miles into momentum—and effort into hope.
Prizes
Each runner will receive a Riley Trails Finishers Medal!
Start Times
10K: 8:00 AM start
13.1 and Ruck Challenge: 8:10 AM start
2026 Event Cap
We are limiting the event to 75 runners max this year. Please sign up early to secure your spot!
The Course
Runners and Ruckers will begin at the Start/Finish Line at Benjamin's Hope. From there, participants will take the paved bike path (1.1 miles) to Riley Trails to complete the trail loops for their distance.
Riley Trail Loops:
10K & 10K Ruck: One (1) Orange Loop, then head back to the finish.
13.1 & 13.1 Ruck: Two (2) Orange Loops and Three (3) Green Loops (around the pond), completed in this order: Orange ? Green ? Green ? Orange ? Green ? finish.
*Please note: this is a trail race, and if you're running these trails for the first time, your GPS watch may read differently than expected. Past 10K runners have recorded anywhere from 5.7 to 7.2 miles, and 13.1 runners have recorded 12 to 13.9 miles. Trust the course marking, not your watch — and enjoy the journey!
Packet Pick-Up
Packet Pickup
Location: Benjamin's Hope, 15468 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424
Friday: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday (Race Day): 7:00 AM – 7:50 AM
Cancellation,Refunds and Bib-Transfers
This event will be held rain or shine! There are NO refunds for this event, you may however transfer your Bib to another runner or submit for special consideration to transfer your entry to another Egress Endurance Event. If a bib transfer needs to take place or there is a switch to any relay teams, please reach out to egressendurance@gmail.com
Questions: Please do not hesitate to ask questions! You can email all questions to egressendurance@gmail.com br />Also check out: www.egressendurance.org or follow us on social media @egressendurance IG and @egressenduranceevents FB.
T-Shirts
T-shirts can be added to your race-entry order for an additional charge! We do this so that runners who do not want an event t-shirt can save some of that $$$. :)
T-Shirts orders must be in by 8/1/2026 to receive a shirt on race day.
T-shirt sizes are listed in "Men's/unisex" sizes.
Aid Station
There will be one (1) aid station located at Riley Trails that runners will pass every 4 miles.
This aid station will have water, Gatorade, Coke, and some pre-packaged snacks.
Ruck Event Details
For all "Rucking Events," there is no minimum weight requirement, though we encourage ruckers to carry 10–20 lbs. This can be in a vest, pack, or whatever you'd like to haul your weight in!
Rucking weight is self-reported by each participant — we do not weigh in at the event.
All ruckers will receive an Egress Endurance patch and a finisher's medal.
Parking
Parking is located at the Start and Finish Location: Benjamin's Hope 15468 Riley St, Holland, MI 49424
Event's current local time: 9:47 AM ET
