Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 114 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
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 5k trail run at Burchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, supporting Island City Academy with chip timing, age-group awards, and guaranteed shirts while supplies last.
Owosso's Will Run for Coffee pairs a 5k run with a 1.5 mile walk from Fitness Coliseum and includes coffee, a long sleeve shirt and a participant mug.
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.
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 weekend health and wellness event at Crystal Mountain featuring a 6 mile looped ruck with specialist consultations and a free one mile run to the ski run top.
A moonlit, two-lap 5K on the Beaverton Schools trail course with timed results, finisher medals, and race shirts; proceeds support local community development.
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.
Stair climb at Mt. Pleasant High School on 10/24/2026 to ascend 2,200 steps in remembrance; event is free and requests donations for Disabled American Veterans.
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.
A chip timed 5k at Westview Orchards with a winery finish, age group awards, family options for minors, and charity support for Nik's Wish.
Orienteering in a corn maze at Nixon Farms on October 25, 2026 with two courses, wristband entry that includes cider and a donut, and on‑site farm activities.