Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2024-2025

The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic Yankee Springs State Recreation Area in Southwest Michigan. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5k, 10k, 25k, 50k, and 50 miles, all set on beautiful rolling single-track trails. The race embraces..

The Full Moon 5 is an exciting night race scheduled for January 11, 2025, in Laingsburg, Michigan. Participants can choose between a 5-mile race and a 5-mile category for those aged 18 and under. The course features a scenic loop around Sleepy Hollow State Park, showcasing diverse landscapes includi..

The Frosty Freestyle & Krazy Klassic Cross Country Ski Race 2025 will take place at Huron Meadows Metropark in Brighton, Michigan, over the weekend of January 11-12, 2025. This event features multiple race options, including the Frosty Freestyle 15km and 5km, as well as the Krazy Klassic 12km and 5k..

The Noquemanon Ski Marathon is a premier cross-country skiing event held annually in Marquette, Michigan, attracting both elite and recreational skiers. The marathon features a challenging point-to-point course that spans 50K and 24K, showcasing the stunning wilderness of Michigan's Upper Peninsula...

The North American Vasa Festival of Races is a celebrated winter sports event held in Traverse City, Michigan, featuring a variety of cross-country skiing and fat biking races. Participants can engage in multiple events, including freestyle and classic ski races, fat bike races, and junior competiti..

The Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual charity running event taking place in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Scheduled for February 8, 2025, this 16th edition features an 8K run and walk, along with Economy options for participants looking to save on registration fees. The scenic course includes a me..

The Winter Trail Fest 13.1 and 5 Mile Eastside is a winter running event taking place at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, participants can choose between a half marathon, a 5-mile race, and various virtual options. New for 2025, the event incl..

The Winter Trail Fest (WTF) 13.1 and 5 Mile Westside is a unique winter running event taking place in Middleville, Michigan, on March 1, 2025. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 5-mile race, with options for rucking and virtual participation. The event features a challenging cours..

The Trail Marathon Pinckney is an exciting running event held in the scenic Pinckney State Recreation Area, featuring a challenging course with hills and beautiful trails. Celebrating its 39th year, the event offers various race distances including 5M, 13.1M, 26.2M, and 50K. Participants can enjoy a..

The Thumb Coast Ultra is a unique ultra marathon and relay event taking place in Caseville, Michigan, featuring a 50-mile race, a 50K, and a 50-mile relay. Participants will run from Harbor Beach to Caseville, traversing scenic dirt roads along Michigan's Thumb Coast. The event encourages runners of..

The Fast & Furriest 5K Run/Walk, organized by the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society, is set to take place on May 3, 2025, at Midland City Forest in Midland, MI. This family-friendly event features two chip-timed races: one for participants with dogs and another for those without. The course is stroller..

The 2 Parks Trail Run, taking place on May 4, 2025, in Leonard, MI, offers a scenic trail running experience through northern Oakland County. Participants can choose from three distances: a 30K, a 15K, or a new 4-mile option. The course features a mix of single and wide dirt trails, connecting Addis..

The Perfect PR Backyard is a unique running event designed for participants of all abilities, taking place at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, MI. This race features a flat, scenic course around Crooked Lake, allowing runners to set personal bests in a supportive atmosphere. Participants can cho..

The Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K is an annual event taking place at Columbus County Park in Michigan, designed for animal lovers and running enthusiasts. This officially timed trail run/walk features a scenic course with grass and dirt trails, including some elevation changes. The event honors JoAnne Aebi..

The Back 9 Endurance Run is a unique 12/24-hour endurance running event held at the scenic Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, MI. Participants navigate a 3.68-mile loop that features wooded trails and paths across a historic golf course, offering stunning views of Brockway Mountain and Lake S..

The Yankee Springs Trail Run, scheduled for May 30-31, 2025, offers a weekend of exciting races in beautiful Michigan. Participants can choose from 10k, 25k, 50k, and 100k distances, all set on challenging single-track trails. The event takes place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, which also provide..

The Riley Trails 50K, organized by Egress Endurance, is set to take place on June 7, 2025, in Holland, MI. This challenging event features a 31-mile course consisting of two alternating loops: the Orange Loop (4.45 miles) and the Green Loop (1.75 miles), which runners will complete in a total of ten..

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event scheduled for June 7, 2025, featuring a 100-mile race and a 50-mile option. Both races traverse the scenic Huron River Watershed, incorporating trails through six state recreation areas, two metro parks, and one county park. The Huron 100 consists of 80% t..

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 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..