Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

A spring race day at River Bends Park in Shelby Township offering an 8K trail, a 5K paved race, and a combined HOOT X 2 option; youth pricing, selectable swag, awards by age group, and on-site refreshments are included.

Point-to-point ultramarathon across Michigan’s Thumb on April 25, 2026, featuring a 50 mile from Harbor Beach to Caseville and a 50K out-and-back in Caseville. Relay, ruck, virtual and pacer options, stocked aid stations, and an award for b..

Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area on April 25, 2026 features looped trail runs on the Potawatomi and Crooked Lake Trails with distances from 5 miles to 50K. Entries include a finisher medal, finish food and beer, and a post-ra..

Southern Footprints features 5K, 10K, and 15K runs through Point Pelee National Park. The looped course mixes road and trail running. The event also includes a walk, a kids' dash, and a mascot race.

Trail races at Addison Oaks County Park on May 3, 2026 offer 30K, 15K and 4 Mile routes over dirt trails linking Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain, with awards, aid stations and post-race refreshments.

A trail running event at Independence Oaks County Park offering 2.3 Mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options, chip timing, shirts, medals and on-site packet pick-up on race day.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. Proceeds support the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and organizers plan to make it an annual community race.

Badlands Race Series The Badlands Race Series is a trail running event held within the Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. It consists of three separate races on a single course. Nightfall 50K and Overnight 100K start at 10:0..

A trail 5K and a 1 mile fun run at Columbus Park on May 17, 2026 supporting Michigan animal rescues. The timed 5K runs on grass and dirt trails and includes fundraising, donation draws, awards, and finisher medals.

A point to point trail running event through the Huron River Watershed on June 6, 2026, offering 100 mile and 50 mile races with extensive aid station support. The race is organized by a 501c3 and directs proceeds to watershed protection.

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 57 kilometers.

Run for a cause at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton. Choose between a chip-timed 5K on a cross-country course or a 1 Mile Fun Run. Your participation helps provide meals for families in Southeast Michigan.

This unique trail run winds through scenic blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards in Michigan. The event features a chip-timed 5K and a family friendly fun run, coinciding with the summer harvest season. Registration includes a finisher meda..

The Urban Trail Series features three summer Wednesday evening 5K run/walks at Bloomer Park. Series participants receive finisher medals, chip timing, and a post-race cookout with awards.

Explore the scenic trails of Seven Lakes State Park at the 7-Lakes Trail Run. Choose between a 3.5-mile or 7-mile course through forests and past lake views. The event includes chip timing, a participant shirt, a finisher medal, and post-ra..

Event Overview The Tails & Trails 5K is an annual event taking place on Sunday, August 16, 2026. It features two separate race distances: a 5K run/walk and a Cat Walk 1K. Both events are open to participants of all ages. Pets are welcom..

Run a scenic 12.5K on the flat, paved Flint River Trail past Mott Lake and Stepping Stone Falls. Registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a custom shirt. The event starts at Bluebell Beach in Flint.

Run Woodstock in Gregory, MI on September 11-12, 2026 is a multi day trail running festival offering distances from 5M to 100M, on site camping, live music, and yoga sessions.

The 9/11 Never Forget Trail Run/Walk 5k is a commemorative trail event at Fillmore County Park. The 5 km course is unpaved and not stroller-friendly. All finishers get a medal, with t-shirts for early registrants, and proceeds support veter..

Trail and Ale 2026 in Sarnia mixes trail running with fundraising for Rayjon, offering 5 km, 10 km and a new 15 km route plus a virtual option in early September and local craft beer for adults.