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Headless Horseman BYU

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

Headless Horseman BYU race photo
Headless Horseman BYU race photo
Laingsburg
US
kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0Crordiway · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia CommonsCrordiway · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Race date in 21 days
Oct 31, 2026 Sat
City · Distance
Laingsburg · 50M
Entry fee
$65Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenTBD ~ Sat, October 31, 2026See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
Headless Horseman BYU race photo
kennethaw88 · CC BY 4.0
Headless Horseman BYU race photo
Crordiway · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Headless Horseman BYU race photo
Crordiway · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
About the raceHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About Headless Horseman BYU — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

Run through Sleepy Hollow State Park in Michigan.

The course consists of one 4.167-mile loop course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Headless Horseman BYU runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

No runner reports yet. We'll add them here as they come in.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

We haven't found a video for this race yet. We'll add one when we do.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter Headless Horseman BYU — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

Registration platform RunSignup

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

Headless Horseman BYU course map and elevation

Your 50M

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 09:00
EventStartTime limit
Ultra09:0012h
Other6.7km09:00—
not the start line

We have not confirmed the start line coordinates yet.

START

7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI

Start · Google Maps
FINISH

7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI

Finish · Google Maps
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The Headless Horseman Single Loop and Headless Horseman 12Hr Back Yard Ultra events are held together.

Start line is located at 7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI, and the start time is 9:00 AM local time.

Course is a loop course that returns to the starting point.

Typical race-season temperature: around 10°C (50°F)
Short sleeves or light long sleeves + arm warmers

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Event T-shirt

Where and when to collect your Headless Horseman BYU race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2025 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

For the Headless Horseman Backyard Ultra in Laingsburg, packet pickup information has not been published.

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNo public transit; start/finish is within Sleepy Hollow State Park, 7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI
  • Transit cardNo dedicated transit card system for this rural Laingsburg, MI venue; standard car access applies.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

No public transit; start/finish is within Sleepy Hollow State Park, 7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI

Rural state park (pine/hardwood forest and prairie) with no bus or rail service nearby. Genuinely rural venue — no public transit exists; car access via state park entrance is the only practical option.

Map

Getting to the finish

Same as start — 4.167-mile loop course within Sleepy Hollow State Park

Single Loop race starts 8:00 AM; 12-Hour Backyard Ultra starts 9:00 AM, both from the same start/finish point.

Map

Transit card

No dedicated transit card system for this rural Laingsburg, MI venue; standard car access applies. There is no local fixed-route transit, so a personal vehicle or rideshare is needed to reach the course.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

October temperatures average 10°C.

In Laingsburg, wind is more of a factor than cold.

A lightweight windbreaker will help retain body heat, and you should arrange a change of dry clothes to have ready after you finish.

The venue is in an area without public transit.

Plan on driving your own car or renting one.

Registration is handled through the RunSignup platform.

Ultras are decided by fueling and foot care, not speed.

Break in your shoes and socks well before race day, and if there are nighttime sections, bring spare headlamp batteries.

The start is at 09:00. Registration is open until October 31, 2026.

Times are local to Laingsburg. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

View on Klook

Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$412

View on Klook

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Detroit Red Wings Ice Hockey Game at Little Caesars Arena

$48

View on Klook

Lansing｜Private Airport Pickup/Drop-Off Service at Lansing Capital Region International Airport

$412

View on Klook
Hotels that make race morning easyDistances are straight-line from the start.View on mapEating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on mapSeeing Laingsburg with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Laingsburg.

Total cost and budget for Headless Horseman BYU

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about Headless Horseman BYU

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Laingsburg runners' room

Frequently asked questions about Headless Horseman BYU

FAQ
When does Headless Horseman BYU 2026 take place?

It takes place on Sat, October 31, 2026 in Laingsburg, MI, United States.

How much is the Headless Horseman BYU 2026 entry fee?

The main event costs $65.

What distances does Headless Horseman BYU 2026 offer?

Ultra.

What time does Headless Horseman BYU 2026 start?

The race starts at 09:00.

Where does Headless Horseman BYU 2026 start?

7835 E Price Rd, Laingsburg, MI.

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