Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Horning Farms Hustle - 5k & Fun Run is an annual running event held at Horning Farms in Manchester, Michigan, a historic dairy farm overlooking Pleasant Lake. The event features a 5k trail run that loops around and through crop fields, finishing in the heart of the farm, showcasing the agricultu..

The Tahqua Trail Run, hosted by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place in Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise, Michigan. Offering 25K and 10K distances, the race features scenic trails along the Tahquamenon River and the North Country Trail, passing through diverse landscapes such as spruce swale..

The Red Moon Trail Run is an annual event held at Midland City Forest in Midland, Michigan. In its 9th edition in 2025, the race offers 5K, 10K, and 25K distances along wide, flat trails marked by small LED lights for night navigation. Participants can choose a daytime 5K or night races, with multip..

The Orchard Beach State Park 5k Run/Walk is held in Manistee, Michigan, at the scenic Orchard Beach State Park. This event features a 5-kilometer course that starts at the park's trail parking area, including an outer loop, an out-and-back section, and a final loop around the campground. The route c..

The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Marquette, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featuring 50-kilometer and 50-mile trail races. The course is predominantly single-track, challenging runners with moderate to difficult terrain, significant climbs, and technical sections. It includes fo..

The Dirty Dog Trail Run is an annual event held in Midland City Forest, Midland, Michigan, featuring 10K and 5K runs as well as a 1-mile walk. The course offers a mix of unpaved two-track and single-track trails through scenic woods, creeks, and hills, providing a challenging off-road experience. Pa..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of endurance events including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 4-person relay, and a unique RUCK Challenge supporting veterans with PTSD. The race features a new course starting and finishing at Benjamin's Hope, with runners..

The Lake Antoine Classic, held in Iron Mountain, Michigan, is a fundraising event supporting Special Olympics. It features multiple distances including a 15K run and bike, 5 Mile run and walk, 5K run, and 2 Mile run/walk. The 15K events traverse scenic, mostly flat, unpaved trails through the Fumee..

The 7-Lakes Trail Run 7Mile will take place in Holly on Saturday 16 August 2025. You can run between 3 and 7 miles.

The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual running event held in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks. Open to participants of all ages, the event features a 5K race along scenic trails and a Cat Walk 1K, welcoming both dogs and cats on leashes. The race promotes a family-friendly atmosphere with a fun..

The Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run takes place at Mt. McSauba Recreation Area in Charlevoix, Michigan. This trail race covers a 6-kilometer distance and supports local conservation efforts.Proceeds benefit the Little Traverse Conservancy to update signage protecting loons at boat launches and help main..

The North Country Trail Run is a premier trail running event in the United States, featuring multiple race distances including a 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, 26.2 Mile Marathon, and a 13.1 Mile Half Marathon. Scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, 2025, this event is known for its impres..

The Loop the Lake - Traverse City will take place in Traverse City on Friday 29 August 2025.

The Farm Fresh 5k and 1 Mile at Gast Family Farms is a fun trail run held annually at 5165 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, Michigan. Originating from a family grape juice weekend, the event has grown into a public race featuring a 5k and a 1-mile course through farm fields with a route decided just da..

The Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K is a fun trail run/walk held in Roscommon, Michigan, at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters. The event features a 5K race and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run, with parents encouraged to join their children in the latter. Participants receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), post-..

Run Woodstock is a unique trail running festival held on a 140-acre site in Gregory, Michigan, featuring century-old white pines, old growth forests, fields, and a beach. The event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5 miles, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, w..

The Copper Peak Trails Fest will take place in Ironwood on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 5 miles.

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge, held in Saugatuck, Michigan, is a premier multi-terrain running event celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) or a half marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring a mix of woodland trails, forested dunes, scenic..

The Mott Lake Trail Run, held in Flint, Michigan at Bluebell Beach Park, offers three race distances: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 12.5K. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event features scenic routes along the Flint River Trail with views of Mott Lake, Stepping Stone Falls, and surrounding hardwood for..

The Lake Superior Shore Run is an annual event held at Little Presque Isle Recreation Area near Marquette, Michigan. The 32nd edition features a half marathon, 5K run, 5-mile hike, and a 1-mile kids race along the scenic shores of Lake Superior. The half marathon course includes 1.5 miles along beac..