Trail Running calendar near Big Rapids 2025-2026

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. The race features a challenging one-mile loop course with a 150-foot elevation gain, woodsy trails, fast runnable sections, and a sandy downhill stretch. It is a Last Runner Standing competition where p..

The Ionia Free Fair 5K is a professionally chip-timed race held in Ionia, Michigan, featuring a scenic course that includes Ionia's River Trails and loops around the Fairgrounds before returning to the charming red brick downtown area for the start and finish. The event is hosted by Ionia Free Fair..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features a challenging 10K loop with approximately 5.5 miles of scenic rolling single track and a 0.7-mile ascent and descent of the ski hill. Distances offered include 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with longer ra..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers scenic trail running and hiking events including 5K, 9K, 18K distances, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly course featuring a 500-foot elevation gai..

The Fruitland Trail Run/Walk takes place in Whitehall, Michigan, offering 5K and 10K trail run/walk events on a challenging, 100% asphalt-free course. The route winds through pine forests, creek ridges, rolling hills, and sandy terrain, providing a scenic and natural running experience. Participants..

The Jazz Blueberry Trail Run/Walk is an annual event held at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby, Michigan. Scheduled for July 27, 2025, it features a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a 1-mile fun trail run. The course offers a cross-country style experience with trails, grass, and dirt paths, providing a scen..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start an..

The Dirty Dog Trail Run is an annual event held in Midland City Forest, Midland, Michigan, featuring 10K and 5K runs as well as a 1-mile walk. The course offers a mix of unpaved two-track and single-track trails through scenic woods, creeks, and hills, providing a challenging off-road experience. Pa..

The North Country Trail Run is a premier trail running event in the United States, featuring multiple race distances including a 50 Mile Ultra Marathon, 50K Ultra Marathon, 26.2 Mile Marathon, and a 13.1 Mile Half Marathon. Scheduled for August 23rd and 24th, 2025, this event is known for its impres..

The Manitou Trail Labor Day 5K is a fun trail run/walk held in Roscommon, Michigan, at the Cross Country Ski Headquarters. The event features a 5K race and a 1-mile Kids Fun Run, with parents encouraged to join their children in the latter. Participants receive a t-shirt (while supplies last), post-..

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular event held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, MI, featuring challenging trail courses through natural terrain, including turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks. The race offers both 5K and 10K options, with distinct courses marked by different colored fla..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. A unique aspect of the event is the "24 Miles in 24 Hou..

The Hungerford Trail Races, held near Big Rapids, Michigan, offer runners a scenic and challenging experience through the Manistee National Forest. Scheduled for late September, the event features three distances: 15 miles, 45K, and 50 miles, catering to a range of skill levels. The course showcases..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. The race features a 100-mile and a 50-mile ultra, along with 10K and 20K trail runs over two days in late September. The 100-mile race includes over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, consist..

The Over The Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run is a scenic event held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, Michigan. Participants can choose between a 1-mile fun run and a 5K trail race, both set amidst the institute's beautiful 850-acre landscape. The event aims to promote outdoor activ..

The Yankee Springs Fall Festival, held at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, MI, is an annual trail running event featuring 10K, 25K, and 50K distances. The 10K and 25K courses consist of scenic, rolling single-track loops, with the 50K being two laps of the 25K route. Participants enjoy a beautif..

The North Shore Trail Run is an annual non-profit trail running event held at Coast Guard Park in Spring Lake, Michigan, featuring scenic trails in North Ottawa Dunes. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K run/hike/walk, a combo 10K + 5K option, and a free 2K Kids Fun Run encour..

The Timber Trails 5K Run/Walk is an annual event held at scenic Fitzgerald Park in Grand Ledge, Michigan. This slightly challenging 5K course features varied elevation and terrain, including grass, gravel roads, and wooded trails, offering participants a refreshing fall outdoor experience. Open to a..

The Fallasburg 5K Trail Race will take place in Lowell on Sunday 12 October 2025.

The 9th Annual Trick or Trot 5K Trail Run/Walk is a Halloween-themed event held in Sanford, Michigan, at Meridian Early College High School. This trail race supports the Meridian Band Department and features a 5K course on the school's cross country trail. Participants can choose to run or walk the..