Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

A community 5K along the Lansing River Trail starting at Lansing Shuffle on May 31, 2026, organized by the Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Entry includes a t-shirt if registered by May 13 and a $10 Lansing Shuffle gift..

A 2.25 mile loop through Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park in Okemos on June 3, 2026, with a post-event gathering and refreshments. Registration fees support the Harris Nature Center Foundation and a Hawk's Nest project.

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

A point-to-point trail event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 and 50 mile routes that cross multiple regional parks and significant trail mileage, with proceeds supporting local watershed conservation.

A scenic out and back trail event near Munising Michigan featuring a 50K with 26 miles of single track and a 27K single track option. Aid stations are vehicle accessible and runners must carry refillable hydration.

Trail races near Munising, Michigan following the North Country Trail into Rock River Canyon Wilderness. Two distances available with extensive single track and vehicle accessible aid stations.

Spring R&R in Metamora, Michigan on June 6, 2026 combines gravel bike races and 5k and 10k runs with timed events, awards, food and drink, and camping, raising funds for youth outdoor recreation through Crank 4 A Cause.

Experience a scenic 4.5 mile route through Imlay City on the Polly Ann Trail. This event takes participants through a loop of local trails and rural roads starting and ending near the high school.

Tough Mudder Michigan on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, MI offers 5K and 15K courses plus an Infinity option and a spectator Mudder Village. Finishers receive medals, shirts, headbands and a complimentary finisher drink.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra on June 13, 2026 at Sleepy Hollow State Park offers distances from 5 miles to 50 miles with run, ruck, virtual and economy options. The course is mostly well groomed singletrack with stocked aid stations and a post r..

Tractor Trail 5K at Spicer Orchards in Fenton on June 13, 2026 offers a 5K run/walk, a kids fun run, and a virtual 5K. Registrations include a dri fit shirt, finisher medal, commemorative bib, and post race refreshments.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A free 5K Run/Walk at Little Trout Lake Park in K.I. Sawyer on June 13, 2026. The course uses new gravel trails in an out and back layout with a final half mile of dirt trail through the woods.

A team-based trail relay on June 19-20, 2026 at Hanson Hills Recreation Area featuring smooth single-track trails, multiple team formats and pricing, Ragnar Village camping and glamping, and on-site amenities.

Experience the wild beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula on a course featuring Lake Superior shoreline and old growth forests. Choose between three distances ending at the landmark Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

A trail race linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park via the Idema Explorers Trail on June 20, 2026. Offers 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile kids run on mixed paved and natural trail surfaces.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A Last Runner Standing mile loop at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI, limited to 100 runners. The woodsy one mile loop has 150 feet of gain and a 20 minute loop time limit; proceeds support Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

A 7.2 mile point to point run, walk or bike along The Edge Pathway from Hardy Dam to Croton Dam, finishing at DuChemin Park in Newaygo. Shuttle service, post-event awards, snacks and a T-shirt are provided.