Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Marquette Trails Festival, held annually in Marquette, Michigan, is a vibrant celebration of non-motorized trail activities, taking place at the NTN South Trails. Scheduled for June 20-22, 2025, the festival features a variety of mountain biking and trail running events suitable for all ages and..

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

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race, held in Jenison, Michigan, offers a scenic running experience through two connected Ottawa County Parks along the Grand River. Participants can choose from a 1-mile kids' fun run, 5K, or 10K distances, with options to run or walk, including races allowing one dog on..

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..

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 Golden Eagle Run/Walk 5k is an annual event held in Brooklyn, Michigan, supporting the Columbia Central Cross Country Team. This professionally timed race features a scenic and challenging cross country-style course through trails and fields on the Columbia Central campus, where the team trains..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features a challenging 10K loop with approximately 5.5 miles of scenic rolling single track and a 0.7-mile ascent and descent of the ski hill. Distances offered include 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with longer ra..

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 scenic trail running and hiking events including 5K, 9K, 18K distances, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly course featuring a 500-foot elevation gai..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a challenging 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, including technical single track and moderate hiking paths. Starting on trails, the c..

The Fruitland Trail Run/Walk takes place in Whitehall, Michigan, offering 5K and 10K trail run/walk events on a challenging, 100% asphalt-free course. The route winds through pine forests, creek ridges, rolling hills, and sandy terrain, providing a scenic and natural running experience. Participants..

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. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a 1-mile fun trail run. The course offers a cross-country style experience with trails, grass, and dirt paths, providing a scen..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K, held in Mattawan, Michigan, is a unique race combining paved roads and scenic trails. Starting and finishing at Mattawan Elementary School, the course navigates through school grounds, grassy areas, and a wooded trail section, offering runners a varied and engag..

The Tahqua Trail Run, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, features a scenic 25K and 10K race set in the beautiful Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Paradise, Michigan. Participants will experience a diverse course that includes dirt forest roads, the North Country Trail, and stunning views of the Tahq..

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

The Lake Antoine Classic is a fundraising event held at Lake Antoine County Park in Iron Mountain, Michigan, supporting Special Olympics. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features multiple distances and activities including a 15K run and bike ride through scenic, mostly flat, unpaved trails in the..