Trail Running calendar near Dowagiac 2026-2027

A mixed road and trail 5K in Mattawan, Michigan that starts and finishes on the high school track. The course includes dirt, grass, and road sections; food and drinks will be available at the finish and dogs are not allowed.

Trail races and ruck events at Riley Trails near Holland, MI on August 15, 2026, with half marathon and 10K options. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project for addiction recovery.

Run a chip-timed 5K or join a scavenger hunt 3K walk at St. Patrick's County Park. Everyone gets a handcrafted medallion, plus there's an egg bake breakfast and door prizes. Leashed dogs are welcome on the walk.

A 10 hour endurance run at Bluhm County Park on August 29, 2026, using a 4 to 4.1 mile loop completed on an hourly clock. Runners earn chips after four loops to trade for prizes and receive a limited edition shirt and wooden medal.

A timed running event on an about 1 mile paved loop in a 58 acre Chicago park, offering 3 hour, 6 hour, and 12 hour formats plus relay options and hourly on course challenges.

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.

This obstacle course race at Indiana Dunes National Park offers three distances, including a K9 event. The course features diverse terrains inspired by military landscapes. It's open to participants aged 13 and up.

The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a 5k trail event at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Michigan. It features a mix of single-track, fields, and gravel roads. This run is part of a larger weekend of off-road events.

The Bloomingdale Trail 5K is an annual family-friendly running event in Chicago. It features a timed 5K race alongside shorter dashes for young runners. Registration is available for all three distances.

A mixed-surface trail event at Tryon Farm in Michigan City featuring a 4 mile loop used for 4 mile, 8 mile, 25k and 50k distances plus a 2 mile fun run or walk, with a main station, a non-manned aid point, and parking across the street.

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.

Trail running at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, MI, with 10K, 25K, and 50K options on rolling single-track loops. Pricing includes a long sleeve tech shirt or a Switchback Endurance buff and nearby camping is available.

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.

Join a family-friendly 5K trail race and kids' event in Kentwood, Michigan, supporting Lori's Voice. All proceeds help families of children with neuromuscular diseases cover essential costs. Walk, roll, or run along neighborhood streets and..

This trail event in Holland, Michigan, features a 5K run and a 2K walk to support the cancer community. Organized by Shields of Hope, it honors individuals impacted by the disease. Participants of all backgrounds are welcome, including firs..

The Lori's Voice 5K is a trail race starting at the Kentwood Community Center. It supports families of children with neuromuscular diseases. Participants can walk, roll, or run along neighborhood trails.

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.

Timed trail running and ruck events on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park near West Olive, MI. Multiple timed and fixed distance options support the Egress Endurance Project.

Experience a professional cross country course used by some of the nation's fastest athletes. This community run in Portage welcomes all participants and rewards the top 50 finishers with medals.