Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Yankee Springs Trail Run, held May 30-31, 2025, takes place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, Michigan. This challenging trail running event offers distances of 10k, 25k, 50k, and 100k, with courses featuring significant elevation gains and technical terrain including hills, rocks,..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Grayling, Michigan. Scheduled for June 7, 2025, it features two main races: a 5-mile trail run and a 3-mile-ish trail run. The 5-mile course is hilly and designed for more experienced runners, while the 3-mile course i..

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event held in Grass Lake, Michigan, featuring a 100-mile race and a 50-mile option called the Waterloo-Pinckney 50. Both are point-to-point courses traversing the Huron River Watershed, covering multiple state recreation areas, metroparks, and a county park. The..

The Rock River Canyon 50K Trail Run, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place in Munising, Michigan, showcasing a stunning route through the high country and remote river valleys. The course features a mix of 26 miles of single track and 5 miles of dirt forest road, with a total elevation cha..

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra, Half Marathon & 5 Miler is an annual trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, it offers a 50K ultra, half marathon, and 5-mile race, with options for economy packages, virtual races, and ruck events. The c..

The Marquette Trails Festival, held June 20-22, 2025, takes place at the NTN South Trails in Marquette, Michigan. This vibrant event celebrates non-motorized trail activities, featuring a variety of mountain bike races—including dual slalom, enduro, downhill, cross country, and criterium events—as w..

The Wicked Worm Trail Races take place at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring some of the most technical trails in West Michigan. The event offers three race options: a 10K around the north side of the orchard, and 6-hour and 12-hour races looping 4.2 miles around the orchard..

The Two Hearted Trail Run, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place in the stunning wilderness of northeastern Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This event features three race distances: a 50K, a marathon, and a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of the picturesque Two Hearted River, famou..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk is a scenic running event held in Lake Odessa, Michigan, starting at Lakewood Middle School. The course winds through the picturesque Jordan Lake Trail and loops back to the school, offering participants a beautiful country view. The event features a 5K distance suitab..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. The race features a challenging one-mile loop course with a 150-foot elevation gain, woodsy trails, fast runnable sections, and a sandy downhill stretch. It is a Last Runner Standing competition where p..

The Ionia Free Fair 5K is a professionally chip-timed running event held in Ionia, Michigan. The race course features scenic routes along Ionia's River Trails and loops around the Fairgrounds, finishing in the charming red brick downtown area. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with awards pr..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses centered around a scenic 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of rolling single-track trails and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down th..

Run the Keweenaw is an exhilarating weekend event held in the scenic trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Participants can choose from various races, including the 6K Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 10K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, and the 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run, among others.The event feat..

The Waugoshance Trail Marathon, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, features a stunning course along the North Country Trail in Emmet County, Michigan. Participants can choose from three distances: a 50K, a full marathon, or a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan's rolling bl..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a scenic and challenging experience with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K trail runs/hikes, and a 9K RUCK event. The course features dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly terrain, including a 500-..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, combining technical single track, moderate hiking paths, and some pavement. The race follo..

The Grand Island Trail Marathon, hosted by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place on Grand Island near Munising, Michigan. This scenic event offers 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances, featuring trails along Lake Superior’s stunning shoreline, including sandstone cliffs, hardwood forests, and pri..

The Jazz Blueberry Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby, Michigan. It features a cross-country style course with trails, grass, and dirt paths. Participants can choose from a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, or a 1-mile fun run, catering to various fitness levels and ages.T..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K is an exciting running event that combines both road and trail running, taking place at Mattawan High School. Participants will navigate a course that includes paved roads and a half-mile wooded trail featuring various terrains. The event promotes community engag..