Trail Running calendar near Fremont 2025-2026

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Celebrate the season at the Candy Cane Course at University of Toledo on Dec 21, 2025 with in person and virtual options from a Kids Dash to a chip timed 12k. Bring a new unwrapped toy for Toys for Tots and enjoy shirts, medals, and holiday..

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Join The Couple Shuffle in Toledo on Feb 1, 2026 for a fun, family friendly run with distances from 2 mile up to 15K plus a Kids Dash and virtual option. Enjoy designer shirts, finisher medals and age group awards for timed races.

Chilly Chili Trail Run at Ouabache State Park in Bluffton offers scenic 3 mile and 5 mile trails with overall and age group awards. Registration includes a long sleeve shirt, hot chili and access to a heated lakeside lodge.

Celebrate winter on frozen singletrack at Franke Park Feb 14 2026 with Frozen Trailfest featuring trail running and mountain biking. Pick a 10K run or 20K ride, bring cold weather gear, and enjoy trophies and friendly community energy.

Brave winter trails at Yankee Springs for Winter Trail Fest West with a rugged half or a lively 5 mile, plus ruck divisions and virtual entries. Finishers get a custom hoodie and medal, chip timing, photos and post race food.

Celebrate St Patrick's spirit with Time to Paddy in Toledo on March 1 2026 offering 1 mile, 5k, 10k, half marathon, kids dash and virtual options. Runners enjoy custom shirts, medals, chip timing and a fun family vibe.

Join DoNot Stop Half Marathon in Toledo on April 5, 2026 with 1 Mile, Kid's Dash, 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Chip timing, designer shirts and finisher medals make every finish feel big.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Run the Hometown Half Marathon and 5k/10k in Toledo on May 23, 2026 with distances from a Kid's Dash and 1 Mile to a half marathon and a virtual option. Timed races feature chip timing, a designer shirt and finisher medal.

Run through the Huron River Watershed with point to point 100 mile and 50 mile trail ultras near Grass Lake Michigan. This charity event features rugged singletrack, big climbs and a cupless zero waste focus while supporting local waterways..

Treat Trot Toledo on June 14, 2026 offers races for all ages from a kids dash and untimed mile to 5K, 10K and half marathon with a virtual option. Enjoy chip timing, finisher medals and shirts plus on site packet pickup and post race awards..

Join XTERRA DINO at Potato Creek State Park on June 20, 2026 for off road triathlons, duathlon, kayak tri and a 7 km trail run as part of the XTERRA World Tour. Rugged courses, scenic trails and World Championship slots await.

Support food security at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton on June 20; donations are matched to double the meal impact. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile on scenic trails, fields and pavement.

Run the Trail Town 5K or 10K along the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, starting at Potter Park and professionally timed. Enjoy riverside scenery, race awards, and help support Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K in Wauseon, Ohio July 11, 2026, weaving through wooded trails and sunny grassy paths. Stay after the finish for food trucks, prizes and a hands on workshop for pollinator friendly gardens.