Michigan
Michigan Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Michigan for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 123 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Michigan below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
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.
Off-road event in Midland City Forest offering 10K, 5K and a one mile walk with optional dog participation and chip timing.
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 running and rucking in Holland, MI with 13.1 mile and 10K options, limited to 80 entrants, 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 facilities.
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.
East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.
A multi-distance trail running weekend on August 29 to 30, 2026 with 50 Mile, 50K, Marathon and Half Marathon races; registration is closed.
Experience the Midland City Forest trails by day or night at the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run. Choose from various distances marked by LED guides on a flat loop course with professional timing and finisher medals.
Family fitness event at Malden Park on August 29, 2026 featuring varied terrain obstacles, medals for participants, and a welcome for family dogs.
September 2026
A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.
A two-day running weekend at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville, MI on September 4 and 5, 2026, featuring a Friday night Legacy Art Park 5K and 5K, 10K, and half marathon options. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees by distance.
A two-day trail race weekend at Crystal Mountain with Friday evening Legacy Art Park 5K and Saturday Dogman 5K, 10K, and half marathon. Registration runs June 15 to August 23 with fees listed per distance.
A three-day, all-ages festival in Copper Harbor with mountain bike races across multiple disciplines, a 10K trail run, live music, awards, and volunteer opportunities.
Participate in a meaningful multisport event in Alpena featuring half marathon and 5K runs alongside bike races and untimed tours. Support local healthcare and scholarships while exploring the trails and streets of Northeast Michigan.
A lakeside trail and paved race at Bluebell Beach in Flint on September 5, 2026 offering 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 12.5K and a virtual option. Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, age group awards and post race refreshments.