Trail Running calendar near Brighton 2026-2027

We have found 42 Trailruns within 80 miles of Brighton. See below where and when you can find the races.

This unique trail run winds through scenic blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards in Michigan. The event features a chip-timed 5K and a family friendly fun run, coinciding with the summer harvest season. Registration includes a finisher meda..

A three-date Wednesday evening trail series at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills featuring a marked 5K loop, light snacks on two dates, a post-series barbecue on August 19 and prizes including ERC gear.

August 2026

Run or walk with your dog through the scenic trails of Midland City Forest. This chip-timed event features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances on unpaved paths. Proceeds support local animal rescue and domestic violence shelter programs.

Explore the scenic trails of Seven Lakes State Park at the 7-Lakes Trail Run. Choose between a 3.5-mile or 7-mile course through forests and past lake views. The event includes chip timing, a participant shirt, a finisher medal, and post-ra..

Event Overview The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual event taking place on Sunday, August 16, 2026. It features two separate race distances: a 5K run/walk and a Cat Walk 1K. Both events are open to participants of all ages. Pets are welcom..

September 2026

Run a scenic 12.5K on the flat, paved Flint River Trail past Mott Lake and Stepping Stone Falls. Registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a custom shirt. The event starts at Bluebell Beach in Flint.

Run Woodstock in Gregory, MI on September 11-12, 2026 is a multi day trail running festival offering distances from 5M to 100M, on site camping, live music, and yoga sessions.

The 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k is a commemorative trail event at Fillmore County Park. The 5 km course is unpaved and not stroller-friendly. All finishers get a medal, with t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support veter..

Run or walk the wooded trails of Oak Openings Metropark. Choose from a 25K trail run or a 5K run/walk, both starting at the scenic Buehner Center. This event is part of the Toledo Roadrunners Trail Series and emphasizes sustainable practice..

Trail and Ale 2026 in Sarnia mixes trail running with fundraising for Rayjon, offering 5 km, 10 km and a new 15 km route plus a virtual option in early September and local craft beer for adults.

The Campfire 5K offers a scenic trail run through the woods and fields of Camp Skyline. Participants can choose from a 5K or a 1 mile course and receive a unique finisher's medal. The event concludes with post-race s'mores and refreshments.

This inaugural autumn trail race takes place at Orion Oaks County Park in Lake Orion. It features a half marathon and 5K, with a special Doggie Division for runners with leashed pets. All participants receive race swag, and the event also o..

October 2026

Explore scenic Fitzgerald Park on this 5K course featuring grass, gravel, and wooded trails. The 9th annual event offers age group awards, group discounts, and professional timing. A long sleeve shirt is included with early registration.

Miles at the Moose features a 5K and a 1K kids run on the scenic grounds of Moose Ridge Golf Course. The event supports the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program and includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal with registration. Par..

A fall trail event on October 10, 2026 in Independence Oaks, Clarkston, MI with three looped races of 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles around Crooked Lake and onto Rock Ridge and Spring Lake trails.

A scenic **5K** trail/road run in Williamston on October 17, 2026, along the Red Cedar River; entry fees vary by date, all finishers receive a medal, and awards are given by age group. Donations can provide free or discounted entries.

Run through the autumn colors at Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks. Choose between an 8-mile or 5K trail course, both flat and non-technical. All finishers get a medal, and the event is part of a popular trail series.

November 2026

A family friendly 5K trail run around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort on November 1, 2026, raising funds for the Hartland Area Project. Entry fees are $30 to $40 and include a T-shirt, goodie bag and a raffle ticket.

Run a scenic 5K and the free Muskrat Mile through Woldumar Nature Center's woods and riverfront on natural trails. Family friendly with kids activities, finisher medallions, shirts and post race refreshments.

Two days of Thanksgiving trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with multiple dirt trail distances, chip timing, aid stations, and connectable medals for those who run both days.