Egress Endurance: Endurance and Athletic Events, With a Mission
Empowering, Inspiring, and Encouraging Others Through Endurance and Community - Running, Trail Running, and Endurance Events
The MIssion of Egress Endurance
Mission Statement – Egress Endurance
The Egress Endurance Project exists to empower and encourage individuals battling addiction by helping them find an escape out of addiction through structured endurance-based programs, outdoor movement, intentional goal setting, and the strength of a supportive community.
Through endurance programs, events, and shared challenges, we hope to replace destructive habits with purposeful ones—creating environments where individuals can rebuild discipline, rediscover identity, and reclaim hope.
We believe every person is more than their struggle, and no one should have to fight their way out alone.
The Egress Endurance Project
The Egress Endurance Project is made possible through the generous support of community supporters, organizations, businesses, and the participants in our events listed below.
By signing up for and participating in these events, you are directly helping us grow our mission of helping individuals find an escape out of addiction.
Thank you for standing with us and supporting this life-changing work.
2026 Event Dates
The Tulip City Open Pickleball Tournament
Tulip City Open – 2026
Get ready for the 3rd Annual Tulip City Open Pickleball Tournament — an exciting four-day event bringing together players from across the region to compete, connect, and give back to our community. This year’s tournament will once again be hosted at MVP Sports Holland in Holland, Michigan, and promises to be our biggest and best yet!
We are proud to partner with Gateway Mission, with all proceeds helping bring HOPE to men, women, and children in need throughout West Michigan.
📅 Tournament Schedule
- Thursday, April 30 – Men’s & Women’s Gender Doubles (Ages 60+)
- Friday, May 1 – Men’s & Women’s Singles
- Saturday, May 2 – Men’s & Women’s Gender Doubles (Ages 59 & Under)
- Sunday, May 3 – Mixed Doubles
🎉 What’s New in 2026
- Expanded to 4 full days of competition
- $4,000 in prize money across divisions
- Every registered player receives a Tulip City Open T-shirt
- New “Pay Later” option – sign up now and pay by March 1, 2026
- Returning Team Fundraising Challenge – raise funds for Gateway Mission and compete for special prizes!
🏆 Why Play in the Tulip City Open?
- A professionally run event at a premier indoor facility
- DUPR-rated matches for accurate competition standings
- Great community atmosphere with food, vendors, and fans
- An opportunity to compete while supporting a life-changing cause
📌 Registration Details
- Spots Available: 350 player maximum – we’ve sold out the past two years, so register early!
- Registration is now open!
- Deadline to pay if using the “Pay Later” option: March 1, 2026
👉 Register today at:
https://pickleballtournaments.com/tournaments/tulip-city-open-2026
The RIley Trails 13.1, 10K, & Ruck Challenge
Riley Trails 13.1, 10K, & Ruck Challenge
📍 Riley Trails Park | Holland, MI
📅 August 15, 2026
The Riley Trails Challenge returns for its 9th year, offering a 13.1-mile trail half marathon, 10K trail run, and ruck division through the wooded singletrack of Riley Trails Park.
This event is a great introduction to trail running, making it ideal for newer or first-time trail runners while still providing a fun and challenging day for experienced athletes. For 2026, the decision was made to remove the full marathon distance to better prioritize the safety and overall experience of runners, volunteers, staff, and the park community.
100% of proceeds benefit the Egress Endurance Project, whose mission is to help individuals battling addiction find hope and healing through endurance, community, and consistency.
Whether you’re running, rucking, or cheering others on, this event is about showing up, moving forward, and doing hard things together.
👉 Registration & race details:
Ultra Bird Trail Races
Ultra Bird Trail Races
Ultra Bird Trail Races
📍 Pigeon Creek Park | West Olive, MI
📅 October 10, 2026
The Ultra Bird Trail Races return in 2026, bringing runners and ruckers together for a challenging and encouraging day on the trails at Pigeon Creek Park.
This event features 12-hour and 6-hour ultra trail runs, 10K and 5K trail races, and a 3-hour and 6-hour Ruck Challenge, offering options for first-time trail runners, seasoned endurance athletes, and those looking to push themselves in a supportive environment.
Designed to emphasize community, perseverance, and forward progress, Ultra Bird is about more than mileage—it’s about showing up, doing hard things, and supporting one another along the way.
100% of event proceeds benefit the Egress Endurance Project, helping individuals battling addiction find hope, healing, and purpose through endurance-based activities and community connection.
Whether you’re running, rucking, volunteering, or cheering, every step taken helps move someone closer to freedom and recovery.
👉 Registration & full race details:
Our Incredible 2026 Partners & Sponsors
