Trail Running calendar near Almont 2025-2026

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

Enjoy back to back trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark on Nov 27 and 28 with distances from 2 mile to half marathon and a two day bundle that earns two connecting medals. Expect leaf strewn dirt trails, hills and festive post race swag.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Celebrate Black Toenail Friday with scenic late November trail runs at Proud Lake, offering a Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile on well marked wooded trails. Enjoy chip timing, a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Come run the Bad Santa Trail 5K at Addison Oaks on Sunday December 21 for a festive winter trail experience on dirt and blacktop with rolling hills. Kids fun run, age group awards, and postrace cocoa, cookies and a fire pit.

Celebrate the year with GOODBYE25, a festive 5K on December 31 along the Clinton River Trail in downtown Rochester. Finishers enjoy handmade awards, White Elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa at the RARA clubhouse.

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Hit the winter trails at Island Lake on February 14, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile routes over rolling singletrack. Expect snow, ice, slush or mud and finishers get a race hoodie, medal and post race food.

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participa..

Run the Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay in Michigan's scenic Thumb region, finishing at Caseville County Park on April 25, 2026. Choose from 50 mile, 50K, ruck, relay or virtual options and enjoy mostly dirt road courses with full aid.

Experience hilly, scenic loops at the 39th Trail Weekend in Pinckney State Recreation Area. Distances 5M to 50K, with medals, finish food, beer, bonfires, music and part of fees donated to a memorial fund.

Discover rolling single track and dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain at the 2 Parks Trail Run in Leonard, Michigan. Choose a 4 mile, 15K or double loop 30K, enjoy aid stations, swag and a lively post race party.

Run scenic trails at Independence Oaks County Park around Crooked Lake with options for 2.3 mile, 5K and 10K routes. Enjoy chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments for a fun day outdoors.

Run under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.

Run through the Huron River Watershed with point to point 100 mile and 50 mile trail ultras near Grass Lake Michigan. This charity event features rugged singletrack, big climbs and a cupless zero waste focus while supporting local waterways..

Run Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly runnable singletrack. Expect stocked aid, chip timing and a post race cookout with medals that link to Winter Trail Fest.

Run Woodstock is a weekend trail festival in Gregory Michigan with forest and field trails, a beach, camping, live music and yoga. Distances run from 5K to 100 mile ultras and proceeds benefit Washtenaw Promise.

Escape to Skyline Camp for the Campfire 5K and one mile on wooded trails with rolling hills and natural obstacles, perfect for trail lovers. Finishers receive a medal and a s'more by the campfire for a cozy celebration after the run.