Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2026-2027

Trail races at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck on dirt single-track with hilly terrain and about 500 ft gain on the 9K loop. Finishers receive a medal and tee.

Trail Golf Endurance Challenge is a one day trail running stage race scored like golf. Participants run timed Holes and earn stroke scores, with options for a 50K over nine Holes or a 10M over three Holes.

The 45th YMCA Brickyard Run in Hobart, Indiana features a 5 mile race, a 5K Gold Cup race, and a new 2K family fun run, with trademark brick awards and computerized on the bib timing.

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 community 5K run/walk on July 4th in East Grand Rapids presented by the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation; families and strollers are welcome, registration by June 11 guarantees a shirt and day-of registration is available.

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 race at Cannonsburg Ski Area with a 10k loop that includes rolling single track and a ski-hill section; distances range from 5K to 50K and a tech shirt is included if registered by June 25.

First of a three-race fundraising cross country series for Prairie Heights High and Middle School teams, each race is 4K with awards based on averaged times across all three events.

A community road and trail event in Downtown Dowagiac on July 17, 2026, offering a 5K, 10K and 1 mile family run along roads, a golf course, a cemetery and college trails. Proceeds are split between cancer research and a scholarship fund.

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.

Second race in a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange supporting Prairie Heights High School and Middle School teams. Each race is 4K and age-group awards are based on average times across all three races.

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 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off Road Vehicle Park in Sturgis on July 26, 2026. The event supports the National Breast Cancer Foundation and offers standard and VIP tickets as well as a volunteer option.

Third race of a three-event fundraising cross country series in Lagrange, IN, with three 4K races; awards given by average finishing time across the series.

Oakadoke Trail Runs in Valparaiso, IN features single track trails with varied terrain and pond views. Three distances are offered, aid stations are spaced along the route, and a post race meal is provided; the event is cupless.

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..

A trail event in Holland MI offering half marathon, 10K and ruck options on the Riley Trails. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and aid stations are placed about every four miles.

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.

Ten hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park using hourly loops of about 4 miles. Participants earn chips after four loops to trade for prizes, and finishers receive a limited edition t shirt and a wooden Chupacabra medal.

A remembrance event at the Lake County Fairgrounds Grandstand in Crown Pont, IN where participants climb 17 laps totaling 1,980 steps or join a 1 mile non timed walk. The event includes hero wristbands, limited finisher medals, and supports..