Trail Running calendar near Bay City 2025-2026

Tackle scenic trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 5 Mile, 10 Mile, or 13.1 Mile options through hardwood forest, prairies and along Lake Ovid. Expect short steep climbs, finish food, and a finisher woodallion with paracord lanyard.

The Playmakers Ghostly Gallop is a festive running event held at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns, Michigan. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, it features a scenic, fully off-road 5K Run/Walk course through apple orchards, combining dir..

Join the 5th annual Pumpkin Slayer 5K evening run or walk in Bay City along the scenic Great Lakes Bay rail trail. Family friendly with a kids run and proceeds supporting the Humane Society of Bay City.

The Headless Horseman BYU is a trail running event held in Laingsburg, Michigan, at Sleepy Hollow State Park. The race features a scenic 4.167-mile loop through diverse terrain including prairie grass fields, hardwood forests, and pine stan..

Woldumar Trail Run invites you to scenic 5K trails and a free Muskrat Mile at Woldumar Nature Center on November 2, 2025. Family friendly with post race refreshments and proceeds supporting environmental education.

Turkey Trails - Lansing is an annual Thanksgiving-themed running event at Hawk Island Park in Lansing, Michigan. It offers multiple distances: 5K and 10K races, a 1-mile untimed option, a Kids Dash, as well as a Volunteer then Run and a Vir..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4..

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee..

Hit the woods on Black Toenail Friday, a trail run at Proud Lake with a half and 7.5 mile option plus virtual and economy entries. Enjoy lakeside forest, rolling hills, a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Bad Santa Trail 5K takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course blends dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a festive 5K run or walk through winter scenery. Trail conditions can include snow, ice..

Event GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, sn..

Event overview Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standa..

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..

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay is a spring ultramarathon event in Michigan’s Thumb region, featuring a 50-mile point-to-point course from Harbor Beach on Lake Huron to Caseville on Saginaw Bay, plus a 50K out-and-back and a 50-mile relay. The mo..

The Crooked Lake Trail Run will take place in Village of Clarkston on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run the inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton MI on May 16 and 17. Night and day trail races include Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K of two loops, and Daybreak 50K with tech hoody and finisher medal.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan, offers three distances: 50K, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile. The course is 90% scenic, well-groomed trails with clear markings and a supportive trail community, paired..

Ode to Laz in Holly MI is a Last Person Standing backyard ultra where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Enjoy technical singletrack, night laps and a champion varsity jacket for the winner.