Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2025-2026

The Witches in the Woods 5K/2K is a Halloween-themed nighttime running and walking event held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Crown Point, Indiana. Participants can choose between a timed 5K run or a non-timed 2K walk through wooded trails and roads, so bringing flashlights or headlamps is recomme..

The Ultra Bird 12hr Trail Race, held in West Olive, Michigan, offers a challenging endurance experience on scenic 5K loops at Pigeon Creek County Park. Participants can choose from 12-hour and 6-hour timed runs, as well as 3- and 6-hour ruck challenges involving weighted vests or rucksacks. The cour..

The Dirty Duel Trail Race, held at Robinette’s Trails in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a challenging and unique 5K event offering two course options: the Short & Brutal (3.1 miles) featuring steep climbs, roots, and off-trail running, and the Long & Difficult (3.4 miles) with more mileage, twists, and..

The Bigfoot Half Trail Run will take place in Hebron on Saturday 15 November 2025. You can run 13 miles.

The St. Joe Valley Happy Trail Run takes place at St. Patrick's County Park in South Bend, Indiana.This event offers multiple distances including a 1-mile fun run, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, all on beginner-friendly trails with beautiful scenery. The course features loops: 5k is one loop, 10k two..

The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a classic trail running event held on the Southwestern Michigan College campus in Dowagiac, Michigan. Celebrating its 58th running, this event features a 10K and 5K run/walk with a simultaneous start, plus a 1K kids' fun run. The race uses chip timing and offers..

Thighs B4 Pies is a fun run held annually on Thanksgiving morning in Fremont, Indiana, at Pokagon State Park. The event features a 3.88-mile (6,240 meters) course along scenic park trails, starting and finishing at the CCC shelter above the main beach. Participants can run or walk the course, which..

The Twisted Trail 15K is part of a multi-distance running event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, and a free 1-mile race. Taking place on trails at Ken-O-Sha along Plaster Creek, the 15K consists of three laps of a 5K loop, offering runners a scenic and challenging trail experi..

The Ignite Trail Marathon will take place in Albion on Saturday 13 December 2025. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge is a multi-distance running event organized by Switchback Endurance, scheduled tentatively for January 3, 2026. Traditionally held at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, the 2026 race will feature a new location and course due to changes in venue management. The event o..

The Frozen Feet 5k Trail Run will take place in Michigan City on Saturday 3 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Cereal Killer Trail Run will take place in La Porte on Saturday 7 February 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

The Winter Trail Fest 13.1 Mile Westside is a challenging winter trail running event held at Deep Lake Campground in Yankee Springs, Middleville, Michigan. Featuring a half marathon and a 5-mile race, the course includes a unique river crossing, with an option to bypass it by adding a quarter mile...

The Tombstone 50 Trail Run will take place in Valparaiso on Saturday 14 March 2026. You can run between 30 and 50 miles.

False Spring Trail Runs, held in LaPorte, Indiana, offers challenging trail races on scenic, woodsy single-track paths featuring winding switchbacks and views of lakes and ponds. The event includes a 10K course, which is a single loop of the trails, and a Half Marathon consisting of two laps. The te..

The Save the Drama for Your Llama 6 Hour Trail Run will take place in La Porte on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a timed endurance running event held at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Indiana, near Fort Wayne. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running loops on a scenic 3-mile course that circles Bixler Lake, featuring a mix of asphalt and n..

The JH Memorial 5 Mile Trail Run will take place in Hebron on Monday 25 May 2026. You can run 5 miles.

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