Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

Loop The Lake in Traverse City, Michigan, is a loop around Boardman Lake organized by the Traverse City Track Club. The event offers 4-mile Run/Walk, 8-mile Run, and a 2-person relay (4 miles per person). The course runs clockwise on the Boardman Lake Loop Trail, starting and finishing at Hull Park,..

The Farm Fresh 5k and 1 mile at Gast Family Farms takes place in Saint Joseph, Michigan (5165 Lincoln Avenue). The event offers two distances—a 5k trail run and a 1-mile option—through farm fields on an informal, made-up route that can twist and turn depending on harvest activity. Runners and walker..

The Bay to Braman Bolt: Ultimate Uphill Challenge is a 1.1-mile uphill running event held in Northport, Michigan. In its sixth annual edition, the race starts at the Northport Bay marina and winds through the downtown area along the Nagonaba Footpath before climbing to the summit of Braman Hill. The..

The Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K is a fun trail run/walk held in Roscommon, Michigan, at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters. The event features a 5K race and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run, with parents encouraged to join their children in the latter. Participants receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), post-..

Run Woodstock is an endurance festival held at a 140-acre Michigan forest and fields near Gregory, Michigan (20120 Bartell Rd, Gregory, MI 48137). The event features a trail-running lineup including the Flower Power 5 Mile, Hippie Half, Mellow Marathon, Freak 50K, Peace Love & 50 Miles, Happening 10..

The Mott Lake Trail Run, held in Flint, Michigan at Bluebell Beach Park, offers three race distances: 3 miles, 5 miles, and 12.5K. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, the event features scenic routes along the Flint River Trail with views of Mott Lake, Stepping Stone Falls, and surrounding hardwood for..

The Copper Peak Trails Fest, held near Ironwood, Michigan, at the largest ski jump in North America, offers a variety of mountain biking and trail running events. Participants can choose from an Expert 17-Mile MTB race, Sport 8-Mile MTB, Sport 4-Stage Enduro, Beginner 2-Stage Enduro, a combined chal..

Mt. Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan, is the Midwest’s premier multi-terrain race. Participants choose the 10K+ (about 7 miles) or the Half Marathon (13.1 miles), weaving through woodlands, dunes, waterfront views, and the friendly streets of Saugatuck–Douglas to the Mt.Baldhead summit. The..

Lake Superior Shore Run is the 32nd annual multi‑distance race held near Marquette, Michigan, at Little Presque Isle Recreation Area with events including a Half Marathon, 5K, a 5 Mile Hike, and a 1‑mile Youth Trail Run (Kids Race) along the Lake Superior shoreline at South Beach. The half marathon..

Run for the Hills! is an annual running and walking event held at Hidden Lake Gardens in Tipton, Michigan. Celebrating its 15th year in 2025, the event features a scenic and challenging 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1-mile walk through the beautiful, hilly terrain of Hidden Lake Gardens, known as the mos..

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular local trail race held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, Michigan. Featuring both 5K and 10K distances, the course offers a natural trail surface with turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks, providing a challenging and scenic running experience. The 10K a..

The 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k takes place at Fillmore County Park in Brighton, Michigan (7075 McClements Rd., 48114). Now in its third year, the event honors those lost on 9/11 along with veterans and first responders. The route is an all-trail, non-paved course that is not stroller-friend..

The Tamarack Trot is a scenic 5K trail run held at Tamarack Camps’ Camp Maas in Ortonville, Michigan. Scheduled for September 14, 2025, this beginner-friendly race features gently rolling hills and a course that winds around Phipps Lake, passing through the camp’s charming villages. Participants can..

The Marji Gesick will take place in Ishpeming from Friday 19 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025.

The Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run is a 9-mile trail race held in Paradise, Michigan, starting near the Upper Tahquamenon Falls and looping to the Lower Falls before returning. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the course features a scenic and technical trail with significant elevation changes..

Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run, held near Traverse City, Michigan (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, 49685), offers two trail-style courses. The 5K winds through hard-packed sand roads in the Pere Marquette Forest, while the 10K challenges runners with varied topography and peaceful surroundings. The event..

Little Tens Invitational, hosted by the University of Michigan Club Running Team (MRun), takes place at the Chestnut Picnic Area in New Boston, MI. The day features three cross-country races: Open 5k, Men’s 8k, and Women’s 6k. The Open 5k course is grassy and mostly flat, with a single hill that is..

The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a 5K race held in Middleville, Michigan, at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Billed as 'the dirtiest event in the Mitten,' the course blends single-track forest trails with fields and gravel roads through the camp. Debuting as part of Dirtfest Week..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. The event also includes a unique "24 Miles in 24 Hours"..

Bramble Ramble takes place on Montcalm Community College’s Sidney campus in Sidney, Michigan. The event features a 5K Trail Run/Walk and a 10K Run (Michael J. Seaman Memorial).The course traverses the Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails, with more than four miles of marked paths through flat, wide trail..