Trail Running calendar near Essexville 2026-2027

Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.

Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.

Celebrate the year’s end with a 5K trail run through Rochester. Enjoy a run on the Clinton River Trail followed by artisan awards and pizza in the comfort of a heated indoor facility.

A winter trail event in Holly, MI on January 16, 2027 offering multiple distances, a continuous eight hour option, a backyard hourly-start format, and a virtual eight hour alternative on a 4.167 mile technical loop.

A winter trail event at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 13, 2027 offering a 13.1 mile Half Marathon and a 5 Mile with run and ruck divisions. Virtual and economy options are available and ruck entries have specific weight requireme..

Point to point and out and back ultramarathon options in Michigan's Thumb with 50 Mile, 50K, relay, ruck and virtual divisions. The mostly dirt course has modest elevation gain and staffed aid stations.

A trail event at Columbus Park on May 22, 2027 offering an officially timed 5K, a virtual 5K option, and a 1 mile fun run, with proceeds benefiting the J & J Furry Friend Foundation to support Michigan animal rescues.

Tough Mudder Michigan on June 12, 2027 at Koenig Sand and Gravel in Oxford features 5K and 15K obstacle courses, an Infinity timed option, and spectator passes on an industrial sand and gravel site.