Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Take on rolling single track trails with lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, offering 5k, 10k, 25k and a 50k two lap ultra on January 3, 2026. Stocked aid stations and a heated tent keep runners fueled and comfortable.

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Experience the Noquemanon Ski Marathon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on January 23 and 24 2026, with distances from 12K to a full 50K plus snowshoe, junior, adaptive and virtual options. Enjoy well marked trails, on course aid and a welcomi..

Celebrate winter at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland with 5K to 25K loop options by day or night. LED lit trails, a warming bonfire, finisher medal and adult beverages await, with proceeds benefiting Great Lakes Bay Veterans C..

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Brave winter trails at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 14 2026 with half marathon and 5 mile run and ruck options, on site or virtual. Expect wintry conditions, a custom race hoodie, finisher medal and post race food.

Join the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on Feb 14 and 15 for classic and skate Nordic ski races and fat tire bike events on Vasa Pathway and Pere Marquette trails. Youth and adaptive races plus a community relay add festival fun.

Take on winter trails at Yankee Springs with a scenic Half Marathon or 5 Mile over rolling hills, singletrack and a river crossing. Race perks include a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race food and drinks.

Join the Hootie Hoo at River Bends Park on March 29 for an 8K trail, a 5K on the paved path, or tackle both in the HOOT X 2 challenge. Enjoy tech apparel choices, a unique finisher gift, and post race refreshments.

Run through Robinette's vineyards on a mostly cross country 5k that starts and finishes at the winery, then enjoy a cider donut and a post race cider pour. Chip timing, a finisher medal and a soft cotton tee make this a festive spring run f..

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 with a 33.5 mile solo or 2 to 6 person relays. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and RRCA Championship racing on a beautiful Michigan trail.

Take on the Thumb Coast Ultra and Relay in Michigan’s scenic Thumb region on April 25, 2026, with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck, and virtual options. Mostly dirt and gravel roads, stocked aid stations, great swag and a finisher medal.

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 Fast & Furriest 5K at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026 for a fun trail run or walk that welcomes dogs in a separate category. All ages and strollers are welcome as proceeds support Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Enjoy scenic dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain at the 2 Parks Trail Run, with 4 Mile, 15K and 30K options. Field capped at 300 and entry includes a shirt, finisher medal, reusable cup, aid stations and a lively post race pa..

Run Pere Marquette Forest at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, with distances from 5K to 100K, relays and charity bibs. Enjoy a wooden finisher medal, event tee, ample aid stations, food and post race beer.

Join the Crooked Lake Trail Run on May 9, 2026 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Choose 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual and enjoy scenic lakefront trails, chip timing, medals, shirts and post race refreshments.

Run a scenic 5K along the Lansing River Trail and cross the finish near Jackson Field before enjoying Beerfest at the Ballpark. Entry includes a shirt, finisher medal and beerfest admission for 21 and over with ID.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake in Brighton, MI offers three scenic trail races: 50K Nightfall, 100K Overnight and 50K Daybreak. Run under stars or at dawn, chase cash prizes in the overnight races and earn finisher swag.