Trail Running calendar near Big Rapids 2026-2027

Celebrate the Snow Moon at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland City Forest, with LED lit trails, a warming bonfire aid station, and day or night options. Choose 5K, 15K, or 25K and help support the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalit..

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on February 14 and 15, 2026, with classic and skate Nordic ski races plus fat tire bike events on the groomed Vasa Pathway. Highlights include returning two lap 50k and family races.

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.

Join the 13th annual Fast & Furriest 5K at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026 for a fun, family friendly trail run or walk. Chip timed options with or without dogs, stroller friendly, and proceeds support Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

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 Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

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..

Join the Cross Country Team Challenge at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids for a scenic chip timed 5K on grass, dirt and gravel plus a free community 1 Mile fun run. Teams of 5 to 7 vie for individual and team honors.

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.

Hit the trails at Dirty Dog Trail Run on August 15, 2026 in Midland City Forest with 10K, 5K and 1 mile options through scenic woods and creeks. Proceeds benefit Shelterhouse and SOS Animal Rescue to support pets and foster care.

A cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium on August 22, 2026, featuring high school races and an open alumni and community 5k. Race proceeds support MCC Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

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.

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans 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.