Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 112 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A 5K trail run/walk in Powers, Michigan on October 11, 2026, held on wooded trails to raise funds for people in the mountains of Honduras; registration runs Jan 13 to Oct 10 with a $40 fee.
Chip timed 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI, featuring fall colors, a historic covered bridge, donuts and cider, prizes and age group awards.
Trail 50K and half marathon at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan on October 11, 2026, with aid stations, finisher medal, and race shirt.
Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.
A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.
A fall event in Owosso with a 5k along the Shiawassee River Trail and a 1.5 mile walk, including a shirt, mug and coffee from Foster Coffee Co.
10K, 18K and 25K trail races through Brighton Recreation Area singletrack, ridgelines and lakeshore, with aid stations, marked course and a six hour cutoff.
A timed 5K through cornfields and cherry orchards at Cellar 1914 Winery in Central Lake on 10/17/2026 with a commemorative glass, a 21 plus pour, and evening music.
A community 5K and 2K trail-focused run/walk in Williamston with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting the St. Louis Center.
Orienteering at Island Lake Spring Mill Pond on October 18, 2026, with courses from White to Red, per-start fees, loaner compasses, and Rec Passport DNR venue status.
A six mile ruck at Crystal Mountain paired with on-site medical, performance, recovery, and physical therapy services; paid ruck participants receive lunch and additional perks.
Trail and virtual races on Mackinac Island on October 24, 2026, including a half marathon and 5.7 mile options. Registration runs December 14, 2025 to March 31, 2026 and a $55 fee is listed.
Halloween costume trail 5K in Sanford supporting the Meridian Band Department with costume prizes, awards, glow in the dark medals, and chip timing.
A night trail 5K in Beaverton on October 24, 2026, run over two laps on the McCulloch Rd school forest course with timed results and finisher medals.
A 30 hour endurance run in Caledonia, Michigan where participants repeat a 5 mile loop to raise funds for breast cancer research at the Van Andel Institute.
A 5K trail race and a short kids run at Blandford Nature Center on October 24, 2026, with a t-shirt, medal, donut and drink included.
A roughly 3 mile out and back fun run in Negaunee with costume judging, live music, swag bags and long sleeve shirts.
Community 5K and 1 mile kids run at Youth Haven in Rives Junction, MI on October 24, 2026, held on a wooded cross country course with a harvest festival afterward.
An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.
Halloween themed community event in Northville with a Monster Mile and a 5k on the ITC trail, race shirt and medal included, proceeds benefit Kids Without Cancer.