Trail Running calendar near Big Rapids 2026-2027

The Nathan Memorial 5k offers a trail run and walk through beautiful apple orchards. This charity event honors a legacy of kindness and supports a local family. Bring the whole family for a day that includes kids' activities and community s..

Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.

Experience live music and art while running through the Interlochen Center for the Arts campus. Choose between an in-person 5k on paved and unpaved trails or a flexible virtual event to support student scholarships.

Experience off road running through the Pere Marquette Forest in Northern Michigan with distances ranging from 5K to 100K. All races start and finish at Timber Ridge Resort and feature professional timing and post race festivities.

A beachfront 5k obstacle course at Pere Marquette Beach Park on May 16, 2026 featuring more than 20 obstacles, competitive and fun waves, and a Kid’s Zone. Proceeds support Muskegon Rescue Mission.

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.

Yankee Springs Trail Run is a two day trail running event on May 29-30, 2026 at Long Lake Outdoor Center near Middleville, MI. Distances span 10K to 100K and on-site cabins and showers are available.

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.

Experience a scenic trail race through Grand River and Grand Ravines County Parks. Choose between 10K, 5K, or a kids fun run featuring river views, wooded paths, and a suspension bridge.

Trail races at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids featuring a 10K and timed 6- and 12-hour loop races on technical WMTR trails, with limited fields and on-course parking.

Two Hats One Mile on June 20, 2026 in Big Rapids, MI is a Last Runner Standing endurance race on a one mile loop with woodsy trails and a 150 foot climb. Field limited to 100 and proceeds benefit Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

The Grand Rapids Trail Run offers 5K, 9K, and 18K trail races plus a 9K RUCK on the hilly, single-track trails at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. All finishers get a medal and shirt, with awards for top placers. It's a "no cup" event, so b..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk in Lake Odessa takes participants on a scenic loop around Jordan Lake, starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School. Awards are given to overall and age group winners. Registration is open for runners and..

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.

A trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area on July 11, 2026 featuring a 10K loop with rolling single track and a 0.7 mile ski hill section; distances include 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K.

Experience an obstacle course race at Michigan's highest vertical ski resort. Choose between 5K and 10K distances featuring steep climbs and rugged trails just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids.