Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

Take on the Keweenaw Ultramarathon at Michigan Tech Trails in Houghton, MI, with a fully supported 25K single loop or a 50K double loop. The 50K starts in low light so a headlamp is required. Aid stations and official timing keep you fueled..

Hit the trails at the 13th annual Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Muskegon. Scenic paths through Hoffmaster State Park end at the Gillette Visitor Center, ideal for trail runners and nature fans.

Join the Humane Hustle 2025 on November 8 at Cannonsburg Ski Area to run or walk in support of the Humane Society of West Michigan. Enjoy a family friendly day with adoptable animals, activities and a 5K or 1 mile walk while helping care fo..

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

Tackle scenic trails with 25k or 50k options at Michigan Tech Trails on November 8, 2025. Organized by a welcoming student club, the Keweenaw Ultramarathon pairs community spirit with a true ultrarunning challenge.

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on November 23 for scenic trail 10K, 5K and a fun 1K kids run at Southwestern Michigan College. Enjoy chip timing, custom shirts for early registrants and festive post race vibes.

Enjoy back to back trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark on Nov 27 and 28 with distances from 2 mile to half marathon and a two day bundle that earns two connecting medals. Expect leaf strewn dirt trails, hills and festive post race swag.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Join the Dork Brothers Turkey Trot in Alpena for a fun 5K around the APlex, mixing pavement and trail for a scenic Thanksgiving run. Enjoy a family friendly atmosphere perfect for walkers and racers of all levels.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Celebrate Black Toenail Friday with scenic late November trail runs at Proud Lake, offering a Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile on well marked wooded trails. Enjoy chip timing, a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

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.