Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Celebrate spring with a choice of runs at River Bends Park. Choose an 8 km trail race, a 5 km paved run/walk, or tackle both in the Hoot X 2 challenge. The event features team spirit recognition, participant swag, and awards across multiple..

Experience a point to point spring ultramarathon across Michigan’s Thumb from Lake Huron to Saginaw Bay. This flat and fast course offers 50 mile and 50K distances for runners and ruckers with a unique award for beating the sun.

The Trail Weekend returns to the Pinckney State Recreation Area on April 25, 2026. Runners can tackle a hilly loop on the Potawatomi and Crooked Lake trails across four distances. Every entry includes a finisher medal, post race food and be..

Southern Footprints features 5K, 10K, and 15K runs through Point Pelee National Park. The looped course mixes road and trail running. The event also includes a walk, a kids' dash, and a mascot race.

A scenic trail run connecting Addison Oaks Park and Bald Mountain on northern Oakland County dirt trails. Choose from a 30K, 15K, or a 4-mile loop, with a new trail section crossing Lake George Road. Registration includes a shirt, headband,..

Run the scenic trails of Independence Oaks County Park at the Crooked Lake Trail Run. Choose from a flat 2.3-mile loop, a rolling 5K, or a challenging 10K on well-maintained paths. Your registration supports the Trecho Fitness Foundation.

Run a cross country 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. This second annual event supports the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and aims to become a major community tradition. Lace up for a scenic run and a great cause.

Run the trails of Michigan's Island Lake Recreation Area in this inaugural ultramarathon series. Choose from three distances, including unique nighttime 50K and 100K races or a daytime 50K. All races share a common start and finish hub.

Explore the trails of Upland Hills Farm and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. This school fundraiser features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K run with student-made medals for all. Enjoy free snacks, a raffle, and a festive farm atmosphere.

This charity trail run at Columbus Park offers a timed 5K on grass and dirt paths, plus a casual 1-mile fun run. It's a fundraiser for Michigan animal rescues, with team competitions and prizes. All finishers get a medal, and friendly dogs..

The Races The Huron 100 Endurance Run offers two point-to-point ultra-marathon distances on June 6, 2026: Huron 100 Miler: A course through six State Recreation Areas, two Metroparks, and one County Park. The surface is 80% trail with appr..

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 57 kilometers.

Run for a cause at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton. Choose between a chip-timed 5K on a cross-country course or a 1 Mile Fun Run. Your participation helps provide meals for families in Southeast Michigan.

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..

The Urban Trail Series features three summer Wednesday evening 5K run/walks at Bloomer Park. Series participants receive finisher medals, chip timing, and a post-race cookout with awards.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hardwood forests and lakeside paths of Seven Lakes State Park with 7 mile and 3.5 mile course options.

Run or walk with your pet at Independence Oaks for this annual event featuring a 5K trail run and a 1K Cat Walk. Enjoy family activities and support local animal rescue efforts in Clarkston.

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 2026 Run Woodstock is a multi-day running festival held in Gregory, MI, on September 11-12, 2026. The event is inspired by the spirit of the original Woodstock festival. Races The event features several race distances on sceni..

This 5k trail run/walk in Fillmore County Park is a memorial event honoring 9/11 victims, veterans, and first responders. All finishers get a medal, and early registrants receive a t-shirt. Proceeds support veteran services.