Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2025-2026

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the 58th Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at the Dowagiac campus for scenic trail 10K and 5K runs plus a 1K kids run. Chip timing, live results, custom shirts and awards create a festive race day.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Run scenic trails at Chain O'Lakes State Park on December 13, 2025, choosing a 13.1 mile loop or run it twice for the full marathon. Aid stations staffed by local teams and an eight hour cutoff create a friendly, supported race day.

Frozen Feet is a 5k trail at Creek Ridge County Park in Michigan City on Jan 3, 2026, featuring two loops, a hill and rooty terrain for a fun winter challenge. Finishers receive a warm hat and gloves and post run snacks.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Run the Cereal Killer 15k trail at Red Mill County Park in La Porte Indiana on February 7, 2026, with a four loop course through scenic woods. Enjoy quirky cereal themed post race treats, limited edition swag and a friendly community vibe.

Tackle winter singletrack at Yankee Springs on Feb 21, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile races plus ruck and virtual options. Expect snow, mud and a river crossing, plus hoodies, medals, chip timing and post race food.

Tackle the Yeti Trail Half at Bluhm County Park, a four loop single track course with switchbacks and roots that rewards grit and steady pace. Enjoy a limited edition long sleeve shirt plus a winter hat and gloves while supplies last.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run or walk at Sunset Hill County Park in Valparaiso on March 7, 2026, through wooded rolling hills. All ages are welcome with awards, tasty postrace refreshments, and a friendly Police and Fire challenge.

Tombstone at Sunset Hill Farm County Park unveils a new hillier course with a Roller Coaster section to challenge trail lovers. Pick 30k 50k or new 50 mile and earn cowboy swag plus wooden medals or belt buckles.

Tackle the woodsy single track at Soldiers Memorial Park in LaPorte on March 21, 2026 with a 10K or a challenging half. Enjoy winding switchbacks, lake views, and a custom finisher award for every runner.

Challenge yourself at Save the Drama for your Llama, a six hour trail run at Luhr County Park in La Porte IN on April 4, 2026. Run as many 1.7 mile loops as you can and aim to cover the most miles to win overall.

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

Join the JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run on May 25, 2026 at Stoney Run Park for a rugged trail with marked turns, a water station, and an optional pond crossing. Finishers receive snacks, medals for top places, and a free water bottle.

Join XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana in South Bend on Jun 20 2026 for off road XTERRA triathlon action at Orchard Shores beach and trails. Multiple race formats and on site camping make it an ideal weekend for adventurous multisport athletes.

Run scenic riverside trails between Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park at the Grand Explorers' Trail Race, featuring 10K, 5K and a kids one mile fun run. Enjoy river views, a covered bridge and support Ottawa County Parks.

Hit the trails at Robinette's Apple Haus near Grand Rapids on June 20 for Wicked Worm, a technical singletrack and orchard trail run with 10K, 6 hour and 12 hour options. Bring a chair and enjoy breakfast and finisher swag.

Hit the hilly single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on June 27, 2026, with 18K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 5K distances. Finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee, and top three in each race earn awards.