Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K

Carpe Diem - Carpe Noctem Half Marathon and 10K is a trail event in Wolverine Lake, Michigan, on April 3, 2027. Both distances, the half marathon (13.1 miles) and the 10K, start together at 8:30 a.m., which keeps the logistics simple if you are entering with someone racing the shorter option.

Off-road racing asks for a different plan than the road: expect slower splits, run by effort, and hike anything steep enough to spike your heart rate. Eight to twelve weeks with a weekly long run on trails, plus some ankle and hip strength work, covers most of what a first trail half demands. The 10K is the better entry if you are used to pavement and want a first taste of uneven footing without committing to two hours out there.