Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

Run snowy, rolling single track through woods and lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, with 5k, 10k, 25k and 50k options. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a heated tent on race day, and a sweatshirt or buff included with entry.

Ode in the Snow invites runners to tackle a technical 4.17 mile loop in various formats, from 5k to an on site or virtual eight hour Backyard ultra. Cold weather camaraderie, unique prizes and rugged trails await.

Experience the Noquemanon Ski Marathon in Michigan's Upper Peninsula on January 23 and 24 2026, with distances from 12K to a full 50K plus snowshoe, junior, adaptive and virtual options. Enjoy well marked trails, on course aid and a welcomi..

Celebrate the Snow Moon at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland City Forest, with LED lit trails, a warming bonfire aid station, and day or night options. Choose 5K, 15K, or 25K and help support the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalit..

Join the Full Moon 5 in Laingsburg for a night trail run through prairie, hardwood and pine at Sleepy Hollow State Park. This chip timed 5 mile includes a youth division, requires a headlamp, and awards finishers with a patch and prizes.

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Hit winter trails at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 14 for Winter Trail Fest East, with half marathon and 5 mile options for runners and ruckers. Finishers get a cozy hoodie, medal, chip timing, post race food and awards.

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on February 14 and 15, 2026, with classic and skate Nordic ski races plus fat tire bike events on the groomed Vasa Pathway. Highlights include returning two lap 50k and family races.

Winter Trail Fest West at Yankee Springs offers a scenic 13.1 mile half and a 5 mile winter trail with hills and an optional river crossing. On site and virtual entries include a hoodie and finisher medal.

Run trail or paved routes at the Hootie Hoo in Shelby Township, and test yourself with the double option that pairs both courses. Enjoy a tech shirt or cap, a wooden finisher gift with seed packet, post race refreshments and a coffee truck.

Join Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k at the Apple Haus and Winery for a scenic run or walk through vineyards and rustic terrain. Celebrate with a cider donut, cider pour and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 pending DNR approval. Choose the solo 33.5 mile challenge or 2 person and 3 to 6 person relays for a fun team adventure.

Take on the Thumb Coast Ultra and Relay in Michigan’s scenic Thumb region on April 25, 2026, with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck, and virtual options. Mostly dirt and gravel roads, stocked aid stations, great swag and a finisher medal.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Join the 13th annual Fast & Furriest 5K at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026 for a fun, family friendly trail run or walk. Chip timed options with or without dogs, stroller friendly, and proceeds support Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Take on the 2 Parks Trail Run on May 3, 2026 at Addison Oaks County Park with 30K, 15K and 4 Mile courses over scenic single track and dirt trails to Bald Mountain. Enjoy aid stations, race swag and a post race meal after your run.

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

Enjoy lakefront views and well kept trails at the Crooked Lake Trail Run in Independence Oaks, offering a 2.3 Mile, 5K, 10K and a virtual option for all paces. Chip timing, custom race shirt and finisher medal plus free photos and post race..

Run a scenic 5K along the Lansing River Trail and cross the finish near Jackson Field before enjoying Beerfest at the Ballpark. Entry includes a shirt, finisher medal and beerfest admission for 21 and over with ID.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake, Brighton MI on May 16 to 17 2026 offers Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K and Daybreak 50K from a single start/finish hub. Field capped at 450; entries include a tech hoody and finishers get medals..