Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2025-2026

Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon & 7.5 Mile is a Thanksgiving weekend trail race held at Proud Lake State Recreation Area in Commerce Township, Michigan, with parking near the Modern Campground (2928 Glengary Rd). Runners can choose a Half Marathon or 7.5‑Mile loop through well-marked, beginner‑fr..

Bad Santa Trail 5K takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course blends dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a festive 5K run or walk through winter scenery. Trail conditions can include snow, ice, or mud, so participants are encouraged to wear trail shoes..

GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the Goodbye New Year’s Eve series and describe the event as a low-cos..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, snow-dusted countryside of Michigan’s Little Bavaria, includin..

Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standard run events. The race is presented for winter trail conditions and notes..

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participants of all fitness levels to choose their course. Highlights..

Thumb Coast Ultra & Relay is a spring ultramarathon event in Michigan’s Thumb region, featuring a 50-mile point-to-point course from Harbor Beach on Lake Huron to Caseville on Saginaw Bay, plus a 50K out-and-back and a 50-mile relay. The mostly dirt-road route traverses open farmland and lakeshore s..

Huron 100 is a 100-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon through Michigan’s Huron River Watershed. The route runs from Waterloo State Recreation Area to Proud Lake Recreation Area, crossing 6 state recreation areas, 2 metroparks and 1 county park across nine regional parks. The course is roughly 8..

Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra, held in Holly, Michigan at the Holly State Recreation Area, is a Big’s Backyard Ultra–style race. It features a 4.167-mile trail loop with about 350 feet of climb, plus a 4.167-mile night loop on park roads. Racers repeat laps, aiming to be the last runner standin..