Trail Running calendar near Belknap Lookout 2026-2027

Join the Full Moon 5 in Laingsburg for a night trail run through prairie, hardwood and pine at Sleepy Hollow State Park. This chip timed 5 mile includes a youth division, requires a headlamp, and awards finishers with a patch and prizes.

Winter Trail Fest West at Yankee Springs offers a scenic 13.1 mile half and a 5 mile winter trail with hills and an optional river crossing. On site and virtual entries include a hoodie and finisher medal.

Join Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k at the Apple Haus and Winery for a scenic run or walk through vineyards and rustic terrain. Celebrate with a cider donut, cider pour and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 pending DNR approval. Choose the solo 33.5 mile challenge or 2 person and 3 to 6 person relays for a fun team adventure.

Run a scenic 5K along the Lansing River Trail and cross the finish near Jackson Field before enjoying Beerfest at the Ballpark. Entry includes a shirt, finisher medal and beerfest admission for 21 and over with ID.

Pere Marquette XC 5k at PM Conservation Park in Ludington on May 17 invites runners and walkers of all ages to a scenic off road 5k. Dogs are welcome and top finishers earn awards across age groups.

Yankee Springs Trail Run offers 10k, 25k, 50k and 100k on hilly single track at Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville MI May 29 to 30, 2026. Expect rocks, roots and scenic climbs; shirts are included with registration.

Join the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31, 2026 for a scenic River Trail run with live chip timing. Proceeds support Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section, with shirts and team awards.

Explore scenic singletrack at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 50K, Half Marathon or 5 Mile options and plenty of on course support. Finish strong with a finisher medal and a relaxed post race cookout for friends and family.

Explore the Idema Explorers Trail at the Grand Explorers Trail Race on June 20, 2026 in Jenison, Michigan, with scenic covered bridge and river overlook views. Choose 10K, 5K or a 1 Mile kids' fun run, bring your dog on 5K or 10K on a six f..

Run the Wicked Worm Trail Races at Robinette's Apple Haus in Grand Rapids on June 20, 2026. Tackle technical singletrack and orchard trails with options from a 10K to timed 6 Hour and 12 Hour challenges, plus swag and finisher medals.

Experience Robinette's Nature Trail at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery on June 27 with 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck option over dirt and rooty single track. All finishers get a medal and tri blend shirt; this is a cupless event so bring your o..

Run the Lansing River Trail on June 27 at the Trail Town 10K and 5K, starting and finishing at Potter Park. Enjoy a scenic course with timed results and awards while supporting Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run the Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K, a spirited course from Mattawan Elementary winding through school fields into wooded trails. All finishers get a medal and proceeds support the Mattawan Public Education Foundation and Brainstrong.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Run dunes, trails, streets and waterfront in Saugatuck and Douglas at the Mt. Baldhead Challenge, choosing a 10K plus or half marathon. Conquer a 302 step climb to a scenic finish at Coghlin Park while supporting local youth programs.

Get muddy at the Dirty Mitten Trail Run, a lively 5k through single track, fields and gravel roads at YMCA Camp Manitou Lin. Join Dirtfest Weekend in Middleville for scenic trails, festival vibes and great post race fun.

Tackle the Midwest Everest, a two day trail festival with 100M, 50M, 20K and 10K options on steep everesting loops and wooded single track. Fields are capped and a portion of proceeds benefit a local nonprofit; register by Sept 26, 2026.

Join Lori's Voice on September 26, 2026 in Kentwood for a timed 5K and a Kid's Run, Roll and Stroll. Enjoy a community morning while supporting families of children with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.