Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2026-2027

A run and walk along the Idema Explorers Trail linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park on June 20 2026. Options include a paved one mile kids run, 5K and 10K courses with varied terrain, dog entries, and virtual distances.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A 7 km lollipop loop at Potato Creek State Park with wide, stable paths and two notable hills. The race is part of the DINO Trail Run Series and awards bonus points plus medals for overall and age group placings.

An obstacle run at WACF Levinson-LaBrosse Lakes & Wetlands Education Center featuring a 2.25-mile trail with 15+ obstacles, team entries, water stations, and post-event refreshments. The course is untimed and participants may bypass obstacl..

Trail running at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery with 5K, 9K, 9K ruck, and 18K options on dirt and rooty single track. The 9K loop has about 500 feet of gain and all finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee.

A staged trail race where runners complete scheduled 3–4 mile Holes and aim for the lowest cumulative stroke score. Distances include a nine-Hole 50K and a three-Hole 10-mile option at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso.

A multi distance event at Hobart Middle School with a road and Oak Savannah Trail out and back route, computerized bib timing, and trademark brick awards across many age divisions.

A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.

A 5K around Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids on July 4, 2026, with medals for top three overall and top three in each age category; registration opens February 1, 2026 and the fee is $35.

A 5K trail event at North Lake Park in Stevensville MI that raises funds for Alzheimer’s causes. The event is not timed and awards prizes to the three participants who catch the most deer flies using Tred Not Deerfly patches.

Trail races at Cannonsburg Ski Area offering 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options on loops that include single track and a ski hill section. A tech shirt is included for registrations made by June 25 and registration closes July 9.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes 18 plus obstacles and welcomes women aged 7 and up to run, jog or walk in a non competitive setting.

Midwest trail races at Creekside Trails in Valparaiso, IN offering 4, 9, and 18 mile options over single-track, switchbacks and creek crossings. Aid stations, a cupless format, post race meal and custom finisher awards are provided.

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

Trail runs and ruck challenges on Riley Trails in Holland, MI on Aug 15, 2026 with multiple distances and aid stations every four miles. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and packet pick up is at Benjamin's Hope.

A 5K chip-timed run and a 3K scavenger-hunt walk through St. Patrick's County Park featuring trail terrain, participant medallions, post-event refreshments, awards by age group, and proceeds that support park programs.

A timed 10-hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026 where runners repeat a 4 to 4.1 mile trail loop with hourly cutoffs, chip-based prizes, a limited-edition shirt, and a wooden medal.

A timed urban ultra at Horner Park with 3, 6 and 12 hour options on a short paved loop, hourly challenges, a single aid station, and two or four person relay teams.