Race Day

Location

The Yankee Springs Time Trial is held in the Deep Lake Campground, within the heart of the Yankee Springs Recreation Area.  Registration, Team Row and the starting chute are located at the Southern edge of the campground.

Since Yankee Springs is a Michigan State Park, a Recreational Passport is required for entrance. Non-passport holders can purchase a Michigan State Park day pass.


Staging / Start Chute

Racers should be at the staging area at the designated time for their race category.  A staging director will instruct racers to enter the starting chute in order based on the sequentially numbered race plates.  This applies to both pre-registered and day-of racers, however, day-of racers will start after pre-registered racers. 

Racers go off every 10 seconds, so it only takes a few minutes for each category to start.  It is the racer's responsibility to be at the starting chute at the appropriate time and to know their race plate number when it is called for entering the chute.

Note: Individual start times are available only on the race plates of pre-registered racers.  Look for these when you pick up your race plate during registration.


Schedule

Packet Pickup

Packets may be picked up on race day at the Deep Lake Campground in the Registration Tent starting at 8:00 a.m. Look for signs directing you to the Registration Tent. Early packet pickup will be at City Built Brewing Thursday, April 23, 2026 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Pre-purchased merchandise is listed on the back of your race place. Go to Merchandise table to pick up your items.


Race Day Schedule Coming Soon! 

Amenities


Parking

Parking is available throughout the Deep Lake Campground, where it is only a short walk to the Registration tent, Team Row, and Starting Chute.  

Additional parking is available just to the North at Sharp Park Campground (8551 Deep Lake Rd).  



Facilities

Vault toilets are available throughout the Deep Lake Campground where parking and staging occurs. Portable bathrooms will also be provided near the starting area.


Community

After Party

Please join us at the WMMBA After Party on race day to quench your thirst, share race stories with friends, and celebrate our trails here in West Michigan!

The consumption of alcohol will be restricted to the designated after party area.  Please help us out and enjoy your beer and cider within the designated area.


WMMBA Raffle

Thanks to our generous sponsors, we will have a variety of great products and services to raffle off on race day.  All proceeds from the raffle go directly to the WMMBA to help support our trails.

Winners do not need to be present to win, but they do need to handle pickup of larger items from the Grand Rapids area.  Winners will be drawn during the after party.

 Tickets: 2 for $5.00


Spectators

Racers LOVE spectators and The Yankee Springs Time Trial is an exciting race to watch.  Just a short hike can get you to a position where you can watch racers start and finish.  Slightly longer hikes will take you to technical portions of the course which are always thrilling. And don't forget... the expert and elite racers do 2 laps.

If you come, make sure to be prepared for Michigan's Spring weather.  You might also want hiking shoes, a chair, water and of course... a cowbell. 


Food and Beverage

Beer provided by City Built Brewing. 

$5 Beer Tickets

Food provided by The Grilling Company. 

$10 Burnt Ends, $5 Hot Dogs, 2 sides



Team Row

For a small fee, teams and vendors can reserve tent space along Team Row. The spaces are directly across from the finish line and are a great location for staging, recovering and watching fellow teammates finish.

To reserve a space, select the Team Row category when registering.  But register soon as there are limited number of spaces available.

Sponsors receive a free space on Team Row.


Safety


Race Emergencies

Trail spotters and emergency personnel will be on hand throughout the race and will be available at emergency exits. However, they may not always be within site of those in need. If you encounter an emergency during the race, call 911. Dispatchers will direct emergency personnel to where they are needed.

Emergency Exits

If you need to abandon the race for any reason, please proceed to the nearest emergency exit. Volunteers are often available at the exits to help direct you or call for assistance.  Click on the map for more details.


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