Get ready to conquer the Midwest’s Ultimate Multi-Terrain Race.™ Run through scenic woodland trails, scale sand dunes, pound the pavement, and climb 302 steps up the iconic Mt. Baldhead. LET’S GO!
300 Steps • 50% trails • 50% water views • 750+ Ft Elevation
The Courses
Join us for the 25th anniversary of the Mt. Baldhead Challenge on September 6, 2025!
Choose your distance: the 10K+ and Half Marathon will each take you through twisted tree-covered trails, forested dunes, beautiful waterfront vistas, the friendly streets of Saugatuck-Douglas, and to the summit of the tallest dune in town. Both courses are a unique, epic challenge that will test your endurance, strength, and mental toughness.
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind race that you can’t find anywhere else.
Choose Your Challenge: 10K+ or Half Marathon
10k+ (7 miles)
This scenic 7-mile course is perfect for runners of all levels who want to push themselves to complete an awesome challenge.
- 3 miles (50%) of trails
- 50% Water Views
- 750 Ft. Cumulative elevation
Half Marathon
This epic 13.1-mile course with waterfront views of Lake Michigan is the ultimate challenge.
- 5 Miles (38%) of Trails
- 50% Water Views
- 1050 Ft. Cumulative Elevation
RACE PURPOSE
Every dollar raised from race registration fees goes directly to support free after school and summer programming for the youth of the Saugatuck-Douglas community. Competing in The Challenge can be a life-changing event for you and the lives of local youth you’re supporting.
144
students enrolled in the B&G club at Douglas Elementary School
9 out of 10
75
youth attend the club on average
2024 SPonSORS
Our race sponsors help us make the greatest positive impact in the local community. In addition to bib fees and donations, our sponsor dollars go directly to the critical services provided by the Boys & Girls Club at Saugatuck Douglas for the direct benefit of hundreds of local youth and their families. The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is truly created by the community, for the community.
