Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

A point-to-point trail event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 and 50 mile routes that cross multiple regional parks and significant trail mileage, with proceeds supporting local watershed conservation.

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.

Tractor Trail 5K at Spicer Orchards in Fenton on June 13, 2026 offers a 5K run/walk, a kids fun run, and a virtual 5K. Registrations include a dri fit shirt, finisher medal, commemorative bib, and post race refreshments.

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.

Runners start together in London, Ontario and pick their own routes to get as far as possible from the start within set time limits. The race includes 8 hour, 4 hour and 2 hour categories and uses live tracking for verification.

Lakeside Loops is a July 8, 2026 trail event at Stony Creek Metropark offering 5K and 10K run options plus a community 10K ruck, with finish medals, chip timing, and a post race cookout at Eastwood Beach.

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 in Holly, Michigan where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. The course mixes technical single track, park road night loops, camping, and on-site parking.

A 5K obstacle event at Boler Mountain on July 25, 2026 featuring 25 plus obstacles, 2.5 million cubic feet of foam, a free kids zone, live 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..

An affiliated backyard ultra on August 1, 2026 at Eco Park in Arva featuring hourly 6.7056 km loops, a 67 runner cap and a Silver Ticket for the winner providing World Team Championship entry.

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood MI, run on dikes and marsh trails with 8 mile, 4.6 mile, and 4 mile loops. Self supported with a 50 runner limit and vehicle access every 8 miles.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

Family fitness event at Gibbons Park offering adult, kids and dog obstacle courses across several distances. Obstacles are not revealed and specific rules apply for canine participants.