Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 119 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Orienteering at Waterloo HQ with multiple course lengths across ridges, prairie, and woodland, plus on-site loaner compasses and per-start group pricing.
Dual-course trail race at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery offering a 3.4 mile or 3.1 (5K) route with sand dune, cornfield/maze, off-trail sections, and post-race cider and donuts.
A 5K loop through the wooded trails at Wittenbach/Wege Center with a family entry option; proceeds support the Litehouse Family YMCA Annual Campaign and youth programs.
A fundraising day in Belmont, Michigan with a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk, on-site activities, adoptable animals and a spectator registration option.
Provincial cross country championships at Malden Park in Windsor on November 15, 2026, featuring U8 to Masters races with individual and team scoring.
Orienteering at Independence Oaks on November 15, 2026 with courses from 1.2 km to 6.0 km, map and compass navigation and loaner compasses available.
A seasonal 5K fun run and walk at Blake's Cider Mill featuring a course through a 150-acre Christmas tree area plus a shirt, ornament, cider and donuts.
2026 SMOC Hudson Mills is an orienteering event at Hudson Mills on November 21, 2026 featuring a two hour score format and online registration.
A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.
Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark featuring a half marathon, 6, 4 and 2 mile options plus a virtual event and multi day bundle with medals.
A Thanksgiving morning trail event in Saginaw with a 1 mile youth loop and a single-loop 5k along the Tittabawassee River; timed results, finisher medals for the top five per gender, and proceeds support Hawks Running Club.
A community 3 mile fun run at Hayden Park in Hillsdale with a small entry fee, no bibs or packet pick-up, and pie prizes for top male and female finishers.
Thanksgiving 5K in Portland MI along the river trail with adult and youth entries, shirts and snacks, with proceeds supporting local school athletic programs.
Trail events at Deerfield Park in Mt. Pleasant featuring a 5K and a 1 mile walk with proceeds supporting the Shepherd Track spring break trip.
A Thanksgiving morning 5 km run and walk in Hancock meeting at UP Health System Portage, following Portage Drive onto the Hancock/Calumet trail and finishing at the hospital.
Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.
Trail races at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids on November 27, 2026 offering 1 mile, 5K, 10K and 15K options with awards and Friday packet pickup.
Thanksgiving themed Turkey Trails in Lansing offers races from a kids dash to a half marathon, chip timing, event swag, free photos, and a virtual option.
December 2026
Nighttime orienteering at Island Lake with a 2 hour Score O format, map provision, per group entry fees, and recommended outdoor gear.