Trail Running calendar near Cadmus 2025-2026

Join the Candy Cane Course at the University of Toledo for festive runs from a kids dash to 12k, with a virtual option. Grab a shirt, medal and free photos while supporting Toys for Tots or volunteer to earn perks.

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Hit snowy singletrack at Winter Trail Fest Eastside in Brighton with Half Marathon and 5 Mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy a custom race hoodie, finisher medal, live timing and post race food as winter trail conditions add extra adve..

Celebrate winter endurance at Frozen Trailfest in Franke Park, Fort Wayne on Feb 14. Choose a 10K run, 20K mountain bike, or 10K wheelchair race and tackle scenic, likely muddy trails for a true off road challenge.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 with a 33.5 mile solo or 2 to 6 person relays. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and RRCA Championship racing on a beautiful Michigan trail.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Join the Crooked Lake Trail Run on May 9, 2026 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Choose 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual and enjoy scenic lakefront trails, chip timing, medals, shirts and post race refreshments.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake in Brighton, MI offers three scenic trail races: 50K Nightfall, 100K Overnight and 50K Daybreak. Run under stars or at dawn, chase cash prizes in the overnight races and earn finisher swag.

Join the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31, 2026 for a scenic River Trail run with live chip timing. Proceeds support Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section, with shirts and team awards.

Run the Huron 100 on June 6, 2026, a point to point trail endurance event through the Huron River Watershed with 100 mile and 50 mile options across nine parks. Enjoy scenic, challenging trails while supporting watershed conservation.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park on June 13 offers 5 Mile, Half and 50K distances with ruck and virtual options. Mostly runnable singletrack, full aid stations, and medals that link to Winter Trail Fest make for a fun tra..

Support food security at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton on June 20; donations are matched to double the meal impact. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile on scenic trails, fields and pavement.

Celebrate summer trails at Happy Trails on June 21 at Wildwood Metropark with a scenic 5K or a family friendly 1 Mile walk. Proceeds support Metroparks Toledo and all finishers receive a custom medal and Happy Trails tee.

Run the Trail Town 5K or 10K along the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, starting at Potter Park and professionally timed. Enjoy riverside scenery, race awards, and help support Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Run or walk the Butterflies & Bouquets 5K on July 11 in Wauseon, a family friendly route through wooded trails and park meadows. Stay after for food trucks, refreshments, prizes and a hands on pollinator garden workshop.

Explore scenic trails at Seven Lakes State Park on Aug 15 with 7 mile, 3.5 mile or virtual options through hardwood forest and lakeside rolling terrain. Chip timed finish, tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.