Trail Running calendar near Big Rapids 2025-2026

Run or walk the Bradford White 5K on October 25 in Middleville along the scenic Paul Henry Thornapple Trail. All proceeds support breast cancer research at Van Andel Institute and registration includes a shirt and refreshments.

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..

Take on Ultra Bird on Nov 1, 2025 at Pigeon Creek County Park with 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, ruck 3 hour and 6 hour challenges, plus 5K and 10K on a scenic hilly 5K loop. Enjoy aid stations, podium prizes, and support charities.

Take on the Cal Crusher: a fun 30 hour endurance challenge in Caledonia on a scenic 5 mile loop. Log as many laps as you can, enjoy aid station support, and compete for top male and female mileage awards benefiting Type 1 diabetes research.

Humane Hustle is a charity running event held in Belmont, Michigan, at the Canonsburg Ski Area (6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306). Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in its 3rd year, the event features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile..

The Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K Run is an annual trail running event held in Muskegon, Michigan, hosted by the Gillette Nature Association. The 5K race starts at Hoffmaster State Park's beach parking lot and finishes at the Gillette Visitor..

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

Trails to Hope Turkey Trot - Belmont, MI Trails to Hope Turkey Trot is a trail running event organized by Trails to Hope, a 501c3 organization that raises money for local charities. The event is held at Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsbur..

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.

Join Twisted Trail on Friday, November 28 in Grand Rapids for scenic loops at Ken O Sha along Plaster Creek with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile. Start and finish at Calvary Baptist Church and registration includes a shirt.

Tackle snowy single track trails and lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on January 3, 2026 at Long Lake Outdoor Center. Choose from 50k, 25k, 10k or 5k and enjoy aid stations, post race warmth and a crew neck sweatshirt or bu..

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City, Feb 14 and 15, 2026 with Nordic skiing and fat tire bike races on scenic winter trails. Races range from youth and community relays to 50k ski and 25k fat bike events for all levels.

Take on winter trails at Yankee Springs with a rolling 13.1 mile half or a faster 5 Mile option, plus rucking and virtual entries. Expect snow, ice and mud, an alternate river crossing, and a custom hoodie and finisher medal.

Join the Traverse City Trail Running Festival May 8 and 9, 2026 for scenic Pere Marquette Forest singletrack and wider trails. Distances 5K to 100K including relays, plus well stocked aid stations, shirt and finisher medal.

Take on Hanson Hills in Grayling on June 6, 2026 with either around 3 miles or a hilly 5 mile trail. Walkers are welcome on the shorter route and custom socks are yours while supplies last.

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race will take place in Jenison on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Run or hike the hilly dirt and rooty single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids, with 5K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 18K options. Enjoy a scenic course, finisher tee and medal, and bring your own water.

Run or walk the Jazz Blueberry Trail at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on July 26, enjoying scenic grass and dirt trails through the farm. Options include a 1 mile fun run, 5K or 10K for a family friendly day with shirts and awards.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.