Dirty Duel

09/04/2026

Are you interested in a running race that's also a treasure hunt and Amazing Race all in one? Try our Michigan Adventure Race: Winter Edition on Jan. 17 at Camp Roger in Rockford/NE Grand Rapids. Teams of 1-4 or families of 2-6. Comes with a swanky 1/4 zip pullover and goulash lunch. www.miadventurerace.com

09/01/2026

Your Dirty Duel 5K ends with a run through the famous Dolly corn maze (except cutting through the corn is perfectly allowed)! Join us on Nov. 14. www.dirtyduel.com

08/01/2026

Looking for a running/hiking event that incorporates a treasure hunt into it?! Try our Robinette's orienteering race on August 15 at Robinette's Apple Haus in Grand Rapids. Find 13 checkpoint flags at Robinette's, Provin Trails and Kuyper College. Compass knowledge helpful (easy to learn online) but most checkpoint flags can be found with good map reading. https://miadventurerace.com/robinettes-orienteering/
https://miadventurerace.com/learn-more/clinic-compass/

Robinette’s Apple HausSaturday, August 15, 2026 Robinette’s North Woods, South Orchards, Provin Trails, and Kuyper College It’s a mad dash to see how fast you can hike or run to checkpoints scattered across three different properties! You’ll experience a mix of on and off-trail trekking and ...

07/06/2026

Price increase tonight for the Cross Country Team Challenge! It's always fun to race as a team!

The price increases TOMORROW!

https://runsignup.com/Race/MI/GrandRapids/xc

07/03/2026

How fast can you run a mile? Find out on July 9 at this fun RunGR event! Food trucks too.

06/30/2026

Today is the last day to get the early bird rate of $42! Sign up for one of the hardest, most fun 5K trail races in the Midwest. Guilt free Robinette's donuts and cider afterwards along with $5,000 in finisher, podium, and raffle prizes. www.dirtyduel.com

06/02/2026

Registration is open for the 15th annual Dirty Duel trail race on Nov. 14, quite possibly the toughest 5K you ever do. Pick the “Long & Difficult” 3.4 mile trail and cornfield course or the “Short & Brutal” 3.1 mile trail with a little sand dune and off-trail mayhem, both timed to finish at the same time – pick your poison! Donuts, cider, and free socks or medal (you pick) finisher award. Robinette’s Apple Haus, Grand Rapids. www.dirtyduel.com

04/27/2026

Registration for our sister race, the Fallasburg 5K Trail Race, is now open! Sunday, October 11. Just $35. Fast, flat, flowy. Fall colors, covered bridge, Flat River, North Country Trail. Mile for mile, one of the most scenic races in Michigan. Perfect intro to trail racing so bring your road running friends or have them volunteer and check it out. Robinette's donuts and cider. www.fallasburg5k.com

04/15/2026

Our Dirty Duel features a cotton/poly blend shirt for a warmer feel. Please take our 30-second, 1 question survey to let us know your favorite colors as we plan for the Nov. 14 race. Thanks!

01/14/2026

Thanks for ranking the Dirty Duel as the best trail run and 2nd best 5K in Michigan in 2025 per the The Fly Awards. We rank YOU as the best runners (and donut eaters). See you on Nov. 14!