Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2025-2026

Trail and Ale 2025 is a fundraising running and walking event held along the Blackwell Trails and Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, Ontario, at Trail Entrance, 1285 Michigan Ave. The live event offers 5K and 10K trail routes and a 5K walk, with routes starting on the Howard Watson Trail and weaving int..

Little Tens Invitational, hosted by the University of Michigan Club Running Team (MRun), takes place at the Chestnut Picnic Area in New Boston, MI. The day features three cross-country races: Open 5k, Men’s 8k, and Women’s 6k. The Open 5k course is grassy and mostly flat, with a single hill that is..

Kingsbury Cougar Mudder & Twilight 5K Run or Walk is staged at Kingsbury Country Day School in Oxford, Michigan (5000 Hosner Rd). The event includes a 5K Run/Walk, a 5K Cougar Mudder Obstacle Course, and a Virtual 5K. The course spans 100-acre area with wooded trails, meadows, gravel, hills, and une..

Campfire 5K is a second-annual trail-style race in Almont, Michigan, held on Camp Skyline’s 200 acres. The event offers a Campfire 5K and a Campfire 1 Mile, with routes that weave through wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road—no public roads are used. The course highlights the elevated terr..

The Ciderfest 5K & Mile is a family-friendly orchard trail race at Diehl's Cider Mill in Holly, Michigan. It includes an Adult 5K Run/Walk, an Adult 1-Mile Fun Run, and Youth events (5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Run). The routes traverse trails through Diehl’s orchard.Participants receive a 2025 comme..

Run4Kids is a family-friendly charity running/walking event held in Exeter, Ontario at the Morrison Dam Conservation Area along the MacNaughton-Morrison Trail. On Saturday, September 27, 2025, participants can choose between a 2-km walk or a 5-km run, suitable for both casual walkers and seasoned ru..

Seize the Day, London is an annual fundraising event organized by Epilepsy Southwestern Ontario held at Graham Family Eco Park on Medway Road in Arva, Ontario, near London. The in-person options include a 5K run and a 2.5K walk on a scenic park trail, with 5K runners completing four laps and walkers..

The Crooked Loops Trail Run takes place in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks, a scenic location known for its vibrant fall colors in October. The event offers three trail running distances: 2.5, 5.5, and 8.5 miles, all starting and finishing at the same spot. The 2.5-mile race features a sin..

The Bear Lake Ultra is a 24-hour endurance running event held at Bear Lake Camp in Lapeer, Michigan. Participants run or walk as many loops as they can on a scenic 3.1-mile course featuring rolling hills, single-track and wide trails, grass, and bridge crossings. The event offers a fun, flexible atm..

Wolf Lake 5K Trail Run/Walk is staged at the Hamburg Fitness Center & Camp on 8540 Hamburg Rd. in Brighton, Michigan, and takes place on the Wolf Lake Trails. This community event offers a 5K trail course for runners and walkers, with a festive, family-friendly atmosphere that encourages Halloween c..

13 Ghosts Half Marathon, 13K & 4 Mile Trail Run takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The event offers three trail distances—Half Marathon, 13K (8.1 miles), and 4 Miles—catering to varied ability levels. Ghost markers line a diverse course through Addison Oaks’ trails, includ..

Turkey Trot in Springbank Park, London, Ontario, is a Thanksgiving Monday tradition offering three races: a 6.5-km cross-country loop, a 2-km grass loop, and a Kiddy Trot for the youngest runners. The course features varied terrain—grass, single track, stone chip, and short paved sections—creating a..

Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is an Owosso, Michigan event hosted at the Fitness Coliseum. It features a 5k loop along the scenic Shiawassee River Trail and a shorter 1.5-mile option labeled “Would Rather Walk for Coffee/Beer,” open to kids, dogs, and strollers. Participants receive a long-sleeve shir..

The Phoenix Trail Races take place on Saturday, October 18, 2025 at the Watson Porter Pavilion in Fanshawe Conservation Area, London, Ontario. Race entries listed include the following distances: 25k (one loop) 50k (two loops) Entry listings show the 25K walk/hike, 25K trail run, and 50K trail ru..

Harvest Hustle: 5K Run & Wheel, presented by Autoliv, is organized by Community Living Chatham-Kent in Chatham, Ontario. The event takes place along the Mud Creek Trail at 300 Cecile Avenue, offering a family-friendly fall atmosphere. Participants can choose a 5K timed run (timed by W.R.A.C.E), a Wa..

Pinery Fall Classic 2025, held at Pinery Provincial Park in Grand Bend, Ontario, is a run/walk fundraiser for the park organized by The Friends of Pinery Park. Distances include a 2K road run/walk, 4.8K trail run/walk, 5K road run/walk, and 10K road run, with accurate chip timing. The event emphasiz..

Haunted Hustle 5k & Monster Mile is a charity running event held at ITC Community Sports Park in Northville, Michigan. It offers two options: a 5k Run/Walk (3.1 miles) and a Monster Mile, a shorter, family-friendly fun run. The 5k course is an out-and-back on the paved ITC trail, with the start/fini..

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, designed to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The main feature is a 22-hour ultra run where participants complete as many loops as they can on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fla..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile. A 2-Day Bundle combines select distances...

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee River, while the youth run is a loop at the back of the par..