Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

An annual early August race through Port Oneida’s historic farms and trails in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Distances include 5K, 10K, half marathon and a kids 1/4 mile dash on mixed trail and road surfaces.

A point-to-point trail race on the Waterloo-Pinckney Trail offering 55K, 30K and a 55K relay, finishing with a backyard gathering at Sandhill Crane Vineyards and custom finisher medals for all finishers.

Pine Mountain 500 on Sunday August 2, 2026 is a professionally timed event on the Pine Mountain trails. Multiple looped races offer 500 to 2000 steps, plus a Pine Muddin' off road series and weekend packet pickup.

A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood, Michigan, on August 7 to 8, 2026. Alternating daytime 8 mile and 4.6 mile loops with a 4 mile nighttime loop; participants carry their own aid.

Forest trail races in Tahquamenon Falls State Park in August 2026 offering 50K, 25K and 10K courses with aid stations and a 250-runner limit.

A community event in Cadillac on August 8, 2026, featuring a professionally timed 5K and a 1-mile tribute walk. Proceeds support local veteran programs, transitional housing, and a veterans scholarship at a nearby college.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Horning Farms Hustle pairs a scenic 5k and a 1 mile fun run on a working dairy farm in Manchester Michigan. Routes pass crop fields and calves, with medals for all and T shirts for paid entries.

Trail run and walk at Flushing Farms on 08/08/2026 with 5 km and 10 km options; registration runs from June 25 to August 8 and the fee is $45.

Trail weekend in Marquette on August 14-15, 2026 featuring 50K, 50 Mile and 1 Mile options, limited fields, cupless aid stations, and community training runs.

A charity 5K at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns MI with a virtual option, dogs welcome, and shirts and medals guaranteed for registrations through July 30.

A trail event in Midland City Forest featuring a 10K, 5K and 1 mile walk that benefits local animal shelters. Chip timing, leash-required dog participation, a mid-course water station, and post-race refreshments.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

Trail half marathon, 10K and ruck events at Riley Trails in Holland MI with proceeds supporting the Egress Endurance Project.

A fundraising event for Special Olympics on August 15, 2026 at Lake Antoine County Park. Multiple run, walk, and bike distances use Fumee Lake trails and paved lakeside routes; awards, door prizes, and age-group categories are offered.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

The 1st Annual Crusader Cross Country Classic is a community 5K at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium supporting the school's cross country and track and field programs, with chip timing, awards, packet pickup, and on‑site f..

Carney, MI hosts a Farm 5K on wooded trails and a Mail Pouch Beer Mile where competitors drink four beers and run four quarter-mile laps; 21+ only.

A 5k in Owosso that mixes running with timed fitness stations. Two divisions offer set standards or self selected scaling, heats of a few athletes, event tanks and awards across competitive, masters and youth categories.