Trail Running calendar near Beaverton 2026-2027

Muddy Dash Detroit is a 5K mud run with obstacles, mud pits, a pre-party and an after-party with music, food, and beer at the Everett A. Cummings Center on September 12, 2026; the event welcomes all ages.

A 6.2 miles trail race at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan, run as two loops through apple orchards and open fields. Registration opens April 16 and the entry fee is $40.

A community 5K in Mount Pleasant on September 12, 2026 that supports the Isabella County First Responders Fund; the scenic 3.1 mile route includes family activities, a commemorative shirt and medal, and post race refreshments.

A looped trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area featuring 100 mile and 50 mile ultra options with large elevation gain, plus 10K and 20K single track races; aid station and crew access each loop, participant fields are limited.

Trail races in Big Rapids, Michigan through the Manistee National Forest with 15-mile, 45K and 50-mile options. Courses include forested single-track, a Powerlines section and staffed aid stations; registration closes Sep 25.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run or walk through pine forests and restored prairies in Lowell. Enjoy live folk and rock music along the route followed by fresh homemade cinnamon rolls.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, Michigan on October 11, 2026, organized by Michigan Adventure Racing. Online registration uses staged fees and closes October 7, 2026, with merchandise and donation options available.

The Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k will take place in Owosso on Saturday 17 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Eleventh Annual Trick or Trot is a Halloween costume trail 5K supporting the Meridian Band Department at Meridian Early College High School in Sanford, Michigan. The event includes costume prizes, awards for top finishers, glow in the dark..

A nighttime 5K on the McCulloch Rd School Forest trails in Beaverton, MI on October 24, 2026. The two-lap, professionally timed trail run includes a shirt option and finisher medal, with proceeds supporting local community development.

An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.

A trail race at Sleepy Hollow State Park offering a 4.167-mile loop and a 12-hour Back Yard Ultra where hourly laps must be completed; chip timing, event shirt and patch, and a single aid station near the start/finish.

A fall trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing on November 1, 2026 featuring a 5K and a free 1 mile Muskrat Mile, with natural-surface trails and proceeds supporting outdoor science education.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

Point to point and out and back ultramarathon options in Michigan's Thumb with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck and virtual divisions. The mostly dirt course has modest elevation gain and staffed aid stations.