Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 132 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
Experience the trails of Orchard Beach State Park in Manistee with a 5k run or walk supporting park preservation and local maintenance efforts.
Multi-distance, self supported mountain bike and run events in Marquette County with a pre event camp offering coached rides and community camping.
A costume friendly 5K run on gravel trails at Blake Farm that passes haunted attractions and zombie paintball scenes. Entry includes a donut, cider, t-shirt, small pumpkin, and admission to Spookyland.
A nine mile trail run between Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Paradise Michigan with an island loop over a pedestrian bridge and one aid station. The field is limited to 100 runners and a 90 minute cutoff applies at the bridge.
Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.
A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.
Tap into the Trails offers 5K and 10K routes from downtown Cheboygan on pavement and crushed limestone. The event uses local state trails and directs proceeds to support trails in northern Michigan.
Trail races in Porcupine Mountains State Park featuring a rugged 50-mile course and a Heavy Half-Marathon on remote forest trails with limited cell service.
Annual trail event at MCC Sidney campus with a 5K run/walk and a memorial 10K across mixed forest, field and varied trail surfaces.
Conquer 14000 steps at Waldo Stadium to earn 14ER status in this unique stair climbing challenge. Participate as an individual or form a relay team of two to four people to complete the trek within three hours.
A community color run organized by Holy Family School PTO in East Tawas, a 2 Miles trail run and walk through the park that is untimed and stroller friendly.
A 5K run and walk at Heritage Park in Hanover on September 20, 2026, raising funds for the Hanover-Horton Cross Country Team.
A 60 minute cross country style endurance event at Vernier Hill on a 0.65 mile loop, supporting the JT Mestdagh Foundation with all profits.
Free trail run through Stinchfield Woods and Peach Mountain with Altra demo shoes, a flexible 6 to 7 mile route, limited parking and post run coffee.
A free community 5K cross country run and walk at McGraft Park on the Muskegon High School course, two-loop layout, stroller friendly, dogs not allowed.
An on campus 5K in Oxford MI with a timed run, a 5K obstacle course, a virtual option, and a free kids glow run.
A looped trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area featuring 100 mile and 50 mile ultra options with large elevation gain, plus 10K and 20K single track races; aid station and crew access each loop, participant fields are limited.
Experience the natural beauty of the Manistee National Forest with 15 mile, 45K, and 50 mile trail races through the scenic woods of Big Rapids, Michigan.
A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.