Trail Running Calendar Michigan 2025-2026

The Waugoshance Trail Marathon, organized by Great Lakes Endurance, features a stunning course along the North Country Trail in Emmet County, Michigan. Participants can choose from three distances: a 50K, a full marathon, or a half marathon, all set against the backdrop of Lake Michigan's rolling bl..

The Rocket Endurance Hill Climb is a challenging 6-hour race held at Marquette Mountain Resort in Marquette, Michigan. Participants, either as individuals or in teams of two or four, complete as many laps as possible on a rugged 1.5-mile mountain circuit featuring over 500 feet of vertical gain and..

Run the Keweenaw is an exhilarating weekend event held in the scenic trails of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Participants can choose from various races, including the 6K Mt. Baldy Summit Run, 10K Copper Harbor Trails Challenge, and the 25K Carl Olson Memorial Adventure Run, among others.The event feat..

The Golden Eagle Run/Walk 5k is an annual event held in Brooklyn, Michigan, supporting the Columbia Central Cross Country Team. This professionally timed race features a scenic and challenging cross country-style course through trails and fields on the Columbia Central campus, where the team trains..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses designed around a 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of scenic rolling single track and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down the ski h..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a scenic and challenging trail experience with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K, and a 9K Ruck. The course features dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly terrain, including a 500-foot elevation ga..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, including technical single track and moderate hiking paths. Starting on trails, the c..

The Fruitland Trail Run/Walk takes place in Whitehall, Michigan, offering 5K and 10K trail run/walk events on a challenging, 100% asphalt-free course. The route winds through pine forests, creek ridges, rolling hills, and sandy terrain, providing a scenic and natural running experience. Participants..

The Grand Island Trail Marathon, hosted by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place on Grand Island near Munising, Michigan. This scenic event offers 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances, featuring trails along Lake Superior’s stunning shoreline, including sandstone cliffs, hardwood forests, and pri..

The Jazz Blueberry Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby, Michigan. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a 1-mile fun run. The course offers a cross-country style experience with trails, grass, and dirt paths, providing a scenic and..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K, held in Mattawan, Michigan, is a unique race combining paved roads and scenic trails. Starting and finishing at Mattawan Elementary School, the course navigates through school grounds, grassy areas, and a wooded trail section, offering runners a varied and engag..

The Tahqua Trail Run, hosted by Great Lakes Endurance, takes place in Tahquamenon Falls State Park near Paradise, Michigan. Offering 25K and 10K distances, the race features scenic trails along the Tahquamenon River and the North Country Trail, passing through diverse landscapes including spruce swa..

The Marquette Trail 50 is an ultramarathon event held in Marquette, Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featuring 50-kilometer and 50-mile races. The course is primarily single-track trail, challenging runners with moderate to difficult terrain, significant climbs, and technical sections. It includes four p..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of endurance events including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 4-person relay, and new for 2025, 10K and 13.1-mile ruck challenges supporting veteran charity Field to Freedom. The race features a scenic course starting and fi..

The Dirty Dog Trail Run is an annual event held in Midland City Forest, Midland, Michigan, featuring 10K and 5K runs as well as a 1-mile walk. The course offers a mix of unpaved two-track and single-track trails through scenic woods, creeks, and hills, providing a challenging off-road experience. Pa..

The Lake Antoine Classic is a fundraising event held at Lake Antoine County Park in Iron Mountain, Michigan, supporting Special Olympics. Scheduled for August 16, 2025, it features multiple distances and activities including a 15K run and bike ride through scenic, mostly flat, unpaved trails in the..

The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual running event held in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks. Open to all ages, the event features a 5K race along scenic trails and a Cat Walk 1K, welcoming both dogs and cats on leashes. The race promotes a family-friendly atmosphere with a fun zone and local..

The North Country Trail Run is a premier trail running event in the United States, featuring multiple race distances including a 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, 26.2 Mile Marathon, and a 13.1 Mile Half Marathon. Scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, 2025, this event is known for its impres..

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 a unique trail running festival held on a 140-acre site in Gregory, Michigan, featuring century-old white pines, old growth forests, fields, and a beach. The event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5 miles, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, w..