Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2026-2027

A timed urban ultra at Horner Park offering 3, 6, and 12 hour options on a short paved loop. Hourly playful challenges, a single aid station, and two- or four-person relay options add variety.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the scenic sand dunes and woodland trails of Western Michigan. Scale the iconic steps of Mt. Baldhead and celebrate your achievement at a festive post-race party in downtown Saugatuck.

An obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park on September 13, 2026, featuring 10k, 5K and a K9 3.1-mile event. The course uses varied landscapes to reflect terrains associated with military service.

Sherman Lake YMCA Kids ROAR in Augusta, MI on September 13, 2026 is an obstacle adventure race for children ages 5 to 14. It features 1 and 2 mile courses with mud pits, water, color, obstacles and monkey bars.

A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.

Experience the Bloomingdale Trail Run in Chicago featuring a timed 5K and short dashes for youth. This annual event offers a variety of distances on an urban trail for a family friendly day of running.

Multiple trail distances run on a 4 mile loop at Tryon Farm with grassy fields, singletrack and short pavement. Proceeds benefit the Tryon Farm Institute and the event is part of the Crazy Legs Race Series.

Experience the wooded trails of North Ottawa Dunes in this community trail run featuring 10K and 5K courses. Finishers receive a unique locally grown pumpkin medal to support local charitable organizations.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run or walk through pine forests and restored prairies in Lowell. Enjoy live folk and rock music along the route followed by fresh homemade cinnamon rolls.

A trail running event in Middleville, MI on October 3, 2026, offering 10K, 25K and 50K looped courses on rolling single track with camping options and an included tech shirt or buff.

Trail running through Fenn Valley vineyards on October 3, 2026, with a timed, challenging 5K and an untimed 1 mile course amid harvest sights and smells.

A community trail event in Valparaiso with a single-loop 5K and a two-loop 30K team relay hosted by local firefighters, featuring chip timing, aid stations, and team results.

Experience an ultra running tradition in Albion Indiana through the IGNITE Trail Series. Choose between 50, 100, or 150 mile distances on a 25 mile loop course with pacer options for the longer distances.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A community trail event on October 10, 2026 in Holland, Michigan honoring first responders and people affected by cancer. Options include a 5K Run or Walk and a 2K Walk on a scenic course that includes a hill.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Trail running and rucking on a roughly 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, with 12- and 6-hour timed events plus 10K, 5K, and ruck options; aid stations, packet pick-up, and on-site parking provided.

A community 5K cross-country run at Portage on October 10, 2026, using the local high school course. Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt; top 50 finishers receive medals.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.