Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2025-2026

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, including technical single track and moderate hiking paths. Starting on trails, the c..

The Persistence Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Eco Park in Arva, Ontario, Canada. Participants run a 6.7056 km loop composed of two consecutive laps of a 3.36 km course featuring crushed stone trails, grass, and dirt roads. The race challenges runners to complete the loop every..

The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual running event held in Clarkston, Michigan, at Independence Oaks. Open to all ages, the event features a 5K race along scenic trails and a Cat Walk 1K, welcoming both dogs and cats on leashes. The race promotes a family-friendly atmosphere with a fun zone and local..

Run Woodstock is a unique trail running festival held on a 140-acre site in Gregory, Michigan, featuring century-old white pines, old growth forests, fields, and a beach. The event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5 miles, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, w..

Trail and Ale 2025 is a running and walking event held at Blackwell Trails/Howard Watson Trail in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. Participants can choose between 5K and 10K distances, with routes starting from Michigan Avenue and winding through scenic trails. The event offers both live and virtual partici..

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 3.1-mile course featuring rolling hills, single-track and wide trails, grass, and bridge crossings. The event offers a fun, flexible atmosphere..

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 13 Ghosts Half Marathon, 13K, and 4 Mile Trail Run is a spooky-themed trail running event held at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, it offers three distances: a half marathon (two loops), a 13K (8.1 miles), and a 4-mile run or walk, all on varied terr..

The Phoenix Trail Races take place at Fanshawe Conservation Area in London, Ontario, offering 25K and 50K trail running options. The course features one or two loops around Fanshawe Lake, including a mix of wide and single-track trails with surfaces such as pine chips, dirt, grass, pavement, and tec..

The Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is a unique running event held in Owosso, Michigan, starting at the Fitness Coliseum. Participants can choose between two 5k races—one themed around coffee and the other around beer—or a shorter 1.5-mile walk suitable for all ages, dogs, and strollers. The course feat..

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 wish on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fl..

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon and 7.5 Miler is a popular trail running event held annually at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan. Scheduled for Friday, November 28, 2025, this race offers both a half marathon and a 7.5-mile distance, with options for in-person o..

The Bad Santa Trail Run is a festive 5K event held at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course features a mix of dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a scenic winter running experience. Participants should be prepared for typical Michigan December conditions, includ..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. This scenic out-and-back road race showcases the beautiful countryside and includes a notable crossing of the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Participants can choose..

The Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run take place at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. This winter trail event, organized by Trivium Racing, challenges participants with potentially harsh February conditions, offering a true "WTF" experience. Runners can expect a s..

The Thumb Coast Ultra is a spring ultra marathon held in Michigan, featuring 50-mile, 50K, and 50-mile relay options. The race takes place in late April, starting in Harbor Beach and finishing in Caseville, running along Michigan’s Thumb region from Lake Huron to Saginaw Bay. The course primarily fo..