Trail Running calendar near Charlevoix 2025-2026

The Glitter Run: Illuminating Paths for Dance Outreach is a vibrant community event held in Gaylord, Michigan, featuring two main races: the Ballet 5k and the Mighty Glitter Mile. Set at the scenic Lucky Clover Farm, the Ballet 5k offers a flat, fast course through trails and fields surrounded by la..

The Lope for Loons 6k Trail Run takes place at Mt. McSauba Recreation Area in Charlevoix, Michigan. This trail race covers a 6-kilometer distance and supports local conservation efforts.Proceeds benefit the Little Traverse Conservancy to update signage protecting loons at boat launches and help main..

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 Betsie Valley Trail Run, held in Thompsonville, Michigan, offers a scenic running experience on the flat, aggregate-surfaced Betsie Valley Trail, part of the Rails to Trails system. The event features multiple distances: a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run, all starting at the Webber..

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from Festival Square in downtown Cheboygan and highlight the North Central State Trail and North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavement and crushe..

The Wolverine State 100 is an ultra-distance running event held in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, showcasing the region’s rugged beauty. The race features multiple distances: a 100-mile ultra from Petoskey to Alpena, a 100K ultra finishing in Alpena, a 50K out-and-back course based in Alpena, and a 100..

The Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first ma..

The Great Turtle Trail Run is a scenic running event held on Mackinac Island, Michigan, featuring a challenging half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5.7-mile run and walk. The course showcases the island’s natural beauty, starting along the shoreline with stunning lake and island views, then winding thr..

The Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run takes place in Grayling, Michigan, offering two trail running events: a 5-mile and a 3-mile-ish run. The 5-mile course is hilly and designed for runners only, while the shorter 3-mile-ish run features a relatively flat two-track trail with one uphill climb and al..