Trail Running calendar near Big Rapids 2026-2027

A two day trail running festival in Traverse City offering races from 5K to 100K plus relay and charity bib options. Races use singletrack and wide doubletrack through the Pere Marquette Forest with on site post race amenities.

Experience a wet and sandy 5k obstacle course at Pere Marquette Beach. Navigate 25 obstacles along the shoreline to support local food pantries and homeless shelters in Muskegon.

A four hour run and walk challenge on Mid Michigan College trails to honor military service, where participants complete as many roughly 4 mile loops as possible while supporting student and local veterans programs.

Experience an off road cross country style event at the PM Conservation Park in Ludington. This 5k run or walk is open to all ages and abilities with prizes for various age groups and master categories.

A weekend of single-track trail racing at Long Lake Outdoor Center near Middleville, MI, offering 10K (Friday night), 25K, 50K and 100K on Saturday, with on-site cabins and a race shirt included if registered by May 1.

STADIUMTREK West Ottawa on May 29, 2026 challenges participants to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window to earn 14ER status. Individual and relay entries are offered with team rules and a registration fee.

Experience the scenic two track trails of Grayling at the Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run. Choose between a relatively flat three mile route or a hilly five mile course through the Michigan landscape.

A trail relay at Hanson Hills Recreation Area on June 19 and 20, 2026, featuring smooth single track trails, team relay formats from three to eight runners, and a weekend village with camping, food trucks, and evening activities.

A trail race linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park via the Idema Explorers Trail on June 20, 2026. Offers 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile kids run on mixed paved and natural trail surfaces.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A Last Runner Standing endurance race on a one mile loop at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI. The course features 150 feet of elevation gain, woodsy trail sections and a sandy downhill; the field is limited to 100 runners.

A 7.2 mile point to point run, walk or bike along The Edge Pathway from Hardy Dam to Croton Dam, finishing at DuChemin Park in Newaygo. Shuttle service, post-event awards, snacks and a T-shirt are provided.

A farm-based cross country event at Scholl Farms in Montague, Michigan featuring 5K and 10K courses, a 1K kids race, a dog division, awards, potluck and optional tie-dyed shirts.

Trail runs and a 9K ruck at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, MI, on a dirt and rooty single track with hilly terrain and a 500 foot gain on the 9K loop.

A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.

A 5K around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, with medals for top three overall and top three in each age category; registration opens February 1, 2026 and the fee is $35.

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Trail running at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan with 50K, 25K, 10K and 5K options; the 10K loop mixes rolling single track with a 0.7 mile ski hill climb and descent.

Community road race in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 with 5 km and 1 mile courses that run through the Free Fair on opening night. The event has awards for top finishers and a participant cap with timed registration fees.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids featuring Sprint, Super, and Kids Race options across rugged, varied terrain and trail features.