Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2026-2027

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.

A two day winter festival in Traverse City featuring Nordic ski races in classic and freestyle formats plus fat tire bike races, youth and adaptive events, a community relay, and an evening celebration with awards and music.

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.

Trail races at Addison Oaks County Park and Bald Mountain on May 3, 2026 offer 30K, 15K and a new 4 mile option. Registration includes a shirt, headband, finisher medal and post race food; the event is capped at 300 entries.

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.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. Proceeds support the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and organizers plan to make it an annual community race.

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..

Join the Dandelion Dash Trail on May 16, 2026 in Petoskey for a scenic fundraiser supporting Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool. Choose a timed 5K, family fun runs or a virtual 5K and enjoy trails, race shirts and community spirit.

Pere Marquette XC 5k at PM Conservation Park in Ludington on May 17 invites runners and walkers of all ages to a scenic off road 5k. Dogs are welcome and top finishers earn awards across age groups.