Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Trail races at Independence Oaks County Park on May 9, 2026 offering 2.3-mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options. In-person entries include chip timing, a race shirt, finisher medal, and age-group awards.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan that raises funds for Chelsea Track & Field. Registration runs Jan 26 to May 9 with a $25 fee and on site late registration the morning of the race.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI include two night events and an overnight 100K that uses two loops of the 50K course. The inaugural event has a 450 runner cap and a total prize purse of $9,750.

Trail races at Upland Hills Farm in Oxford, MI include 1 Mile, 5K and 10K courses with student involvement, timing services, finisher medals and t-shirts, plus an end-of-race raffle supporting the school fundraiser.

A trail 5K, virtual 5K, and 1 mile fun run/walk at Columbus Park supporting a 501(c)(3) for Michigan animal rescues, with team fundraising, medals, awards, and a supply-drive prize drawing.

Point to point trail races of 100 and 50 miles through the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan on June 6, 2026. Courses cross multiple regional parks, mostly singletrack, with substantial elevation and set time cutoffs.

Spring R&R in Metamora, Michigan on June 6, 2026 combines gravel bike races and 5k and 10k runs with timed events, awards, food and drink, and camping, raising funds for youth outdoor recreation through Crank 4 A Cause.

Experience a scenic 4.5 mile route through Imlay City on the Polly Ann Trail. This event takes participants through a loop of local trails and rural roads starting and ending near the high school.

Tough Mudder Michigan on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, MI offers 5K and 15K courses plus an Infinity option and a spectator Mudder Village. Finishers receive medals, shirts, headbands and a complimentary finisher drink.

A 5K on the Tractor Trail at Spicer Orchards in Fenton MI with in person, kids and virtual options. The in person race is chip timed and finishers can choose sweet cider or hard cider for those 21 and older.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A timed event in London, Ontario where all runners start together and try to get as far as possible from the common start within set times. Winners are those farthest away as the crow flies.

A loop-format event on June 27, 2026 at Suncor Park/Wawanosh Wetlands featuring a 5K(ish), a 3 hour and a 6 hour race on a 2.35 km paved loop. All proceeds support Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue; parking is limited.

A 5k mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan, held in July 2026 with family and adult waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay a $10 festival access fee.

A backyard ultra at Holly State Recreation Area with a repeated *4.167 mile* loop each hour; runners continue until one remains. The 2026 champion earns a Silver Ticket for USA-eligible runners and on-site prize pickup is provided for nonvi..

A 5 km run at Boler Mountain on July 25 2026 featuring over 25 obstacles, large foam zones using 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, plus a kids area, DJ, food vendors and a licensed beer garden.

A 5K chip timed trail run and an untimed kids and adults fun run at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, with shirts, medals, photos, awards for the 5K, and post race refreshments.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

A Backyard Ultra at Eco Park in Arva where runners repeat a 6.7056 km hourly loop until one runner completes one more loop than the rest. Field capped at 67; this Silver Ticket event supports the Children's Health Foundation.