Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2025-2026

The Wicked Worm Trail Races take place at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring some of the most technical trails in West Michigan. The event offers three race options: a 10K around the north side of the orchard, and 6-hour and 12-hour races looping 4.2 miles around the orchard..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk is a scenic event held in Lake Odessa, Michigan, starting at Lakewood Middle School. The course winds through the picturesque Jordan Lake Trail, offering participants a beautiful country view before returning to the school. The event features a 5K distance suitable for..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race, held in Jenison, Michigan, offers a scenic running experience through two connected Ottawa County Parks along the Grand River. Participants can choose from a 1-mile kids' fun run, 5K, or 10K distances, with options to run or walk, including races allowing one dog on..

XTERRA DINO Northern Indiana is an off-road multisport event held in South Bend, Indiana, near Chicago. Part of the XTERRA World Tour, it offers a variety of races including a full-distance triathlon (800m swim, 24K bike, 7K run), duathlon, trail run, and kayak triathlon. The course is known for bei..

The Dino South Bend Trail Run, known as the XTERRA Dino 7K Trail Run, takes place at Potato Creek State Park in South Bend, Indiana. This 7-kilometer race features a lollipop loop course with wide, stable paths suitable for both beginners and speed-focused runners. The course includes two challengin..

The Trail Golf Endurance Challenge, held in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a unique trail running event featuring distances of 50K, 50K relay, 10 miles, and 10-mile relay. Unlike traditional races, it uses a golf-style scoring system where runners complete 3-4 mile "holes" each hour, aiming for the lowest..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features a challenging 10K loop with approximately 5.5 miles of scenic rolling single track and a 0.7-mile ascent and descent of the ski hill. Distances offered include 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with longer ra..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers scenic trail running and hiking events including 5K, 9K, 18K distances, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly course featuring a 500-foot elevation gai..

The Jennie Hamilton Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run is held at Stoney Run County Park in Hebron, Indiana. This trail race features a challenging 5-mile course marked with flags and arrow signs at major turns. Runners may encounter mud, bugs, and a pond crossing near the end, with an optional detour adding..

The Oakadoke Trail Runs, held in Valparaiso, Indiana, is a summer trail running event featuring challenging courses through the scenic Creekside Trails. Participants can choose from three distances: 18 miles (two loops), 9 miles (one full loop), and 4 miles (half loop focusing on the Salt Creek sect..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K, held in Mattawan, Michigan, is a unique race combining paved roads and scenic trails. Starting and finishing at Mattawan Elementary School, the course navigates through school grounds, grassy areas, and a wooded trail section, offering runners a varied and engag..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start an..

The Chupacabra Endurance Run is a 10-hour endurance race held at Bluhm County Park in Westville, Indiana, as part of the Crazy Legs Race Series in 2025. Participants run multiple loops of a 3.4-3.5 mile trail with minimal pavement, completing each loop within one hour to avoid elimination. The event..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge, held in Saugatuck, Michigan, is a premier multi-terrain race celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) or a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring a mix of woodland trails, forested dunes, scenic waterfron..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. A unique aspect of the event is the "24 Miles in 24 Hou..

The Tryon Farm 50k is a trail running event held at Tryon Farm in Michigan City, Indiana. The course features an 8-loop 4-mile circuit through a mix of open grassy fields, single-track dirt trails, and small pavement sections connecting different trail areas. The event also offers shorter distances..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. The race features a 100-mile and a 50-mile ultra, along with 10K and 20K trail runs over two days in late September. The 100-mile race includes over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, consist..

The Over The Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run is a scenic event held at Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, Michigan. Participants can choose between a 1-mile fun run and a 5K trail race, both set amidst the institute's beautiful 850-acre landscape. The event aims to promote outdoor activ..

The Yankee Springs Fall Festival, held at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, MI, is an annual trail running event featuring 10K, 25K, and 50K distances. The 10K and 25K courses consist of scenic, rolling single-track loops, with the 50K being two laps of the 25K route. Participants enjoy a beautif..

The North Shore Trail Run is an annual non-profit trail running event held at Coast Guard Park in Spring Lake, Michigan, featuring scenic trails in North Ottawa Dunes. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K run/hike/walk, a combo 10K + 5K option, and a free 2K Kids Fun Run encour..