Trail Running calendar near Elmira 2026-2027

A community 5K at Homecoming Park in Wauseon on July 11, 2026 that combines a scenic run through wooded trails and grassy areas with workshops on butterflies, garden care, post-race refreshments, prizes, and food trucks.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

First of a three-race fundraising cross country series for Prairie Heights High and Middle School teams, each race is 4K with awards based on averaged times across all three events.

A community road and trail event in Downtown Dowagiac on July 17, 2026 featuring a 5K, 10K, and 1 mile family run. The event raises funds for cancer research and a student scholarship fund and includes awards by age group.

A multi-discipline endurance event at Franke Park in Fort Wayne featuring mountain bike, trail running, and wheelchair races on technical trails and paved/gravel sections. Three hour and six hour formats include on-site food and awards.

A 5K cross country race at Northrop High School in Fort Wayne on July 18, 2026, run on two loops of well-groomed grass and partial wooded trail. Proceeds support Northrop Cross Country and the Peterson Memorial Fund.

Second race in a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange supporting Prairie Heights High School and Middle School teams. Each race is 4K and age-group awards are based on average times across all three races.

Run a 5k race on the Hudson High School Cross Country course in Michigan. This event features many age group awards and supports the local cross country and track teams.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes more than 18 obstacles and welcomes participants aged seven and up to run, jog or walk.

Third race of a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange, IN, with three 4K races; awards given by average finishing time across the series.

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

Horning Farms Hustle pairs a scenic 5k and a 1 mile fun run on a working dairy farm in Manchester Michigan. Routes pass crop fields and calves, with medals for all and T shirts for paid entries.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

A chip timed 5K trail run at Salamonie Lake with wooded, gently rolling trails, a participant pancake breakfast, and fresh sweet corn for sale. Proceeds support Friends of the Upper Wabash Interpretive Services.

A six hour timed night trail event at Franke Park in Fort Wayne where participants complete as many full laps as possible on a loop of paved path, gravel and single track. Lap counts are recorded on a whiteboard and electronically.

A casual farm-based fun run on September 5, 2026 at Gast Family Farms offering a 5K and 1 Mile through farm fields; $10 registration supports the Lakeshore Lions and includes a shirt, medal, and grape juice.

Run for the Hills in Tipton on September 12 2026 offers a 5K run, 5K walk and 1 mile walk through Hidden Lake Gardens. Early registration opens March 1 with reduced fee through August 31 and proceeds support local gardens and heritage.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.

Sherman Lake YMCA Kids ROAR in Augusta, MI on September 13, 2026 is an obstacle adventure race for children ages 5 to 14. It features 1 and 2 mile courses with mud pits, water, color, obstacles and monkey bars.