Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

Come run the Bad Santa Trail 5K at Addison Oaks on Sunday December 21 for a festive winter trail experience on dirt and blacktop with rolling hills. Kids fun run, age group awards, and postrace cocoa, cookies and a fire pit.

Celebrate the year with GOODBYE25, a festive 5K on December 31 along the Clinton River Trail in downtown Rochester. Finishers enjoy handmade awards, White Elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa at the RARA clubhouse.

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.

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

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..

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Run snowy singletrack at Island Lake in February on a rolling half or a shorter 5 Mile as trails may include snow, ice or mud. Run, ruck or go virtual and earn a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race treats.

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City, MI on Feb 14 and 15, 2026 with Nordic ski and fat bike races on the Vasa Pathway and Pere Marquette trails. From junior events to a 50 km classic, races start at Timber Ridge Resort.

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.

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participa..

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

The Kal-Haven Trail Run will take place in Kalamazoo on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 34 miles.

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay on April 25 runs point to point 50 Mile from Harbor Beach to Caseville, plus 50K, relay, ruck and virtual options. Well marked courses, stocked aid stations, pacers and custom finisher gear.

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.

Run scenic single track and dirt trails at Addison Oaks County Park with 30K, 15K or a new 4 Mile option, limited to 300 runners. Entry includes a soft short sleeve shirt, wooden finisher medal, reusable cup, aid stations and a post race pa..

Run singletrack through Pere Marquette Forest at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, a weekend of distances from 5K to 100K with relays and family friendly options. Finish at Timber Ridge Resort and enjoy postrace food and local beer.

Run scenic trails at Independence Oaks County Park around Crooked Lake with options for 2.3 mile, 5K and 10K routes. Enjoy chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments for a fun day outdoors.

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 under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.