Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Ode in the Snow invites runners to tackle a technical 4.17 mile loop in various formats, from 5k to an on site or virtual eight hour Backyard ultra. Cold weather camaraderie, unique prizes and rugged trails await.

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Hit winter trails at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 14 for Winter Trail Fest East, with half marathon and 5 mile options for runners and ruckers. Finishers get a cozy hoodie, medal, chip timing, post race food and awards.

Run trail or paved routes at the Hootie Hoo in Shelby Township, and test yourself with the double option that pairs both courses. Enjoy a tech shirt or cap, a wooden finisher gift with seed packet, post race refreshments and a coffee truck.

Take on the Thumb Coast Ultra and Relay in Michigan’s scenic Thumb region on April 25, 2026, with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck, and virtual options. Mostly dirt and gravel roads, stocked aid stations, great swag and a finisher medal.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Take on the 2 Parks Trail Run on May 3, 2026 at Addison Oaks County Park with 30K, 15K and 4 Mile courses over scenic single track and dirt trails to Bald Mountain. Enjoy aid stations, race swag and a post race meal after your run.

Enjoy lakefront views and well kept trails at the Crooked Lake Trail Run in Independence Oaks, offering a 2.3 Mile, 5K, 10K and a virtual option for all paces. Chip timing, custom race shirt and finisher medal plus free photos and post race..

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake, Brighton MI on May 16 to 17 2026 offers Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K and Daybreak 50K from a single start/finish hub. Field capped at 450; entries include a tech hoody and finishers get medals..

Join the Pet Rescue Run/Walk at Columbus Park for a scenic trail 5K, virtual 5K, or one mile fun run supporting Michigan animal rescues. Enjoy medals, post race snacks, and a dog friendly, family friendly atmosphere.

Experience rugged trails and riverside scenery at the Huron 100 on June 6, 2026, a point to point trail race near Grass Lake, Michigan offering 100 mile and 50 mile distances. Proceeds support the Huron River Watershed and finishers earn a..

Run or walk the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race at Freedom River in Brighton Michigan on June 20, 2026. Choose a 5K or 1 Mile and help feed neighbors as donations are matched to multiply every dollar raised.

Run through blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026 with a scenic off road 5K and a family friendly fun run. Enjoy timed results, a dri fit shirt, finisher medal, race photos and seasonal treats.

Explore scenic trails at Seven Lakes State Park on Aug 15 with 7 mile, 3.5 mile or virtual options through hardwood forest and lakeside rolling terrain. Chip timed finish, tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run scenic trails around Mott Lake and the Flint River with 3 mile, 5 mile, 12.5K and virtual options for all abilities. Race day chip timing, a tech shirt, finisher medal, awards and post race refreshments make it a fun community event.

Run Woodstock is a two day running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026 that blends forest trail races with live music, yoga and on site camping. Distances range from 5 miles to 100 miles, with peace sign medals for finisher..

Run the Campfire 5K at Skyline Camp in Almont for scenic trails, woods and panoramic high point views. Enjoy chip timing, a unique finisher medal and post race s'mores and coffee for a cozy, family friendly race day.

Experience the Rooted Half Marathon and 5K at Orion Oaks Park on wooded, gently rolling trails with onsite and virtual options. Dogs are welcome in the capped Doggie 5K and all finishers get swag and race day fun.

Join Miles at the Moose on October 10 for a family friendly 1K and 5K at scenic Moose Ridge Golf Course benefiting the U of M Rogel Cancer Center. Enjoy rolling fairways, commemorative hats and medals and post race donuts and cider.