Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

A three-day mountain bike and trail running festival at Marquette South Trails featuring events from youth runs to enduro, downhill, and cross country, with timed seeding and podium categories. Proceeds support NTN singletrack trail buildin..

Trail races at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck on dirt single-track with hilly terrain and about 500 ft gain on the 9K loop. Finishers receive a medal and tee.

Timed 10K and 5K races on the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, plus a kids 5K for ages 12 and under. The event features professional timing, age group awards, and proceeds that support local trail stewardship.

A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.

Timed endurance racing on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, offered in 3 hour and 6 hour formats. Participants complete as many loops as possible and have access to central aid, gear access, and post-race recognition.

A community 5K run/walk on July 4th in East Grand Rapids presented by the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation; families and strollers are welcome, registration by June 11 guarantees a shirt and day-of registration is available.

Black Bear Run in Engadine, Michigan features 6K and 12K runs plus a 6K walk on mixed pavement and gravel through the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. Participants receive a dry-fit shirt and awards are given by age division.

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

A community 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

A July 4 running event at Fife Lake Elementary School offering 10K, 5K run, and 5K walk. The 10K follows the lake shoreline while the 5K courses run through downtown during local July 4 activities.

An evening trail event at Stony Creek Metropark offering a 5K trail run/walk, a 10K run, and a community 10K ruck with chip timing, finisher medals, and a post-event gathering at Eastwood Beach.

A July 11, 2026 trail race in Emmet County, Michigan featuring 50K, marathon and half marathon routes on mostly single track with coastal bluffs, forests, aid stations and bus transport to the starts.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

Trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Area with a 10k loop that includes rolling single track and a ski-hill section; distances range from 5K to 50K and a tech shirt is included if registered by June 25.

A trail race weekend in Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, Michigan featuring multiple distances from a 2k junior run to a 25k adventure run, a self-supported summit hillclimb, aid stations on longer courses, and age group plus weekend cumulat..

A muddy 5k obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan, scheduled for July 2026 with separate KIDZ family and adult waves. Waivers are required and spectators pay a $10 cash fee for festival area access.

Races in Ionia, MI on July 16, 2026 featuring 5 km and 1 mile distances. Courses start on Main Street, connect trail systems, and pass through the Free Fair with top five overall and age category medals awarded.

A three day, 10 person team relay through Michigan landscapes held July 17 to July 19, 2026. Founded in 1992, the event supports Michigan Special Olympics and lists 86 teams for 2026.

Two 3 mile cross country races in July organized by Hanson's Running Shop at Stony Creek Metropark and River Bends Park. A single $10 fee covers both events, with results posted and first place awards by age group after each race.

Two days of Spartan obstacle races at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km and kids races across steep trails, bridges and water crossings with multiple on-course obstacles.