Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Perfect PR Backyard is a unique running event taking place in Clarkston, MI, designed for runners of all abilities to challenge themselves in a supportive environment. This backyard ultra format allows participants to run as many loops as they can within a set time frame, with a focus on persona..

The Upland Hills Trail Run 2025 is set to take place at Upland Hills Farm in Oxford, Michigan, featuring a variety of trail running events including a 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K run. Open to participants of all ages and fitness levels, this event is organized by students from Upland Hills School, making it..

The Dandelion Dash Trail 5K and Short Family Fun Run is set to take place in Petoskey, Michigan, on May 17, 2025. This inaugural event features a professionally timed 5K trail run and a shorter family fun run, aimed at promoting community engagement and supporting the Petoskey Children's Nature Pres..

The Pet Rescue Run/Walk 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an exciting event scheduled for May 18, 2025, at Columbus County Park in Columbus, Michigan. This event features a timed 5K trail run/walk and a non-timed 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk, both set in a scenic environment with grass and dirt trails. Participa..

The Back 9 Endurance Run is a unique 12/24 hour endurance 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 Superior...

The Yankee Springs Trail Run, held May 30-31, 2025, takes place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, Michigan. This challenging event offers multiple race distances: 10k, 25k, 50k, and 100k, all on scenic single-track trails featuring significant elevation gains and technical terrain with..

The Riley Trails 50K & 25K RUCK is an endurance event held in Holland, Michigan, featuring a challenging 50-mile trail race and a new 25K RUCK event. The 50K race involves completing 31 miles on two alternating loops, with a cut-off time of nine hours. Runners navigate varied terrain, including sing..

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..

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 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 Summer Trail Fest Ultra, Half Marathon, and 5 Miler is a scenic trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Michigan. Taking place in June 2025, it offers well-groomed trails with generous cutoff times, making it suitable for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Participants can ch..

The Marquette Trails Festival, held June 20-22, 2025, in Marquette, Michigan, is a vibrant celebration of the region's trails, hosted at the NTN South Trails. This multi-day event welcomes all non-motorized trail users, featuring a variety of mountain bike races—including dual slalom, enduro, downhi..

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 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 is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

The Wicked Worm Trail Races are held on the technical trails at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event features multiple race options, including a 10K, a 6-hour, and a 12-hour race, with the latter two capped at 50 participants each. Races run through scenic orchard areas and se..

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, this unique race challenges participants to complete repeated one-mile loops on a private, woodsy trail course featuring a 150-foot elevation gain, runnable sections, and a..

The Run the Keweenaw will take place in Copper Harbor from Saturday 12 July 2025 to Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 41 kilometers.

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses centered around a scenic 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of rolling single-track trails and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down th..

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..