The Hungerford Games 15 Mile

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The Hungerford Games 15 Mile is the shortest distance of the weekend, a 5K out of Big Rapids into the Manistee National Forest, one 8.8-mile loop, and back the way it came. The route covers dirt trail, fire road and two-track in the Hungerford Recreation Area, with the Powerlines hills among its landmarks. It is held on the last Saturday of September, and the course is more than 85 percent off pavement.

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Race weekend

Saturday, September 25

7:30 AM50 Mile (50.0 mi)8:15 AM45K (28.0 mi)

8:15 AM15 Mile (15.0 mi)

FAQ

When is the 2027 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile?

The 2027 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile will be held on Saturday September 25, 2027.

What will the weather be like for the 2027 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile?

The forecast calls for a high of 70°F and a low of 36°F with a 0% chance of rain.

Historical Weather

Based on 14 years of data

Avg Temp

54°F

L:49° H:59°

RunScore

Conditions

Rain Freq

14%

2 of 14 yrs

Wind5mph

Dew50°F

Temperature History

Range of temperatures during race hours for each year.

Detailed History

Year	Low / High	Rain	Dew Point
2026 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2026	36°/57°	-	42°
2025 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clearing in the afternoon. 2025	57°/64°	-	58°
2024 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2024	60°/65°	-	56°
2023 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2023	50°/61°	-	54°
2022 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day with morning rain. 2022	50°/52°	Light	49°
2021 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with early morning rain. 2021	49°/54°	-	48°
2020 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2020	60°/70°	-	59°
2019 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later. 2019	57°/59°	Light	55°
2018 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2018	40°/50°	-	37°
2017 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2017	34°/53°	-	38°
2016 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clear conditions throughout the day. 2016	52°/60°	-	51°
2015 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Partly cloudy throughout the day. 2015	59°/65°	-	58°
2014 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Clearing in the afternoon. 2014	46°/61°	-	52°
2013 The Hungerford Games 15 Mile Cloudy skies throughout the day. 2013	43°/50°	-	36°

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