Trail Running calendar near Flint 2026-2027

The Trail Town 10K & 5K follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, starting and ending at Potter Park. Proceeds support local trail advocacy, and participants can take advantage of group and referral discounts. The event is professionally time..

A community trail run and walk around Jordan Lake starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School, featuring a 5K route, age group awards, and packet pickup at the Lake Odessa Fair with race day pickup available.

A 5k mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan in July 2026, with separate kids and adult waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay $10 cash for festival access.

Community road race in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 with 5 km and 1 mile courses that run through the Free Fair on opening night. The event has awards for top finishers and a participant cap with timed registration fees.

A backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan, using repeated 4.167 mile loops in a Last Person Standing format. Options include an Oak Flats 3HR entry and a virtual race; the winner may earn a Silver Ticket toward USA national backyard team consider..

This unique trail run winds through scenic blueberry bushes at Montrose Orchards in Michigan. The event features a chip-timed 5K and a family friendly fun run, coinciding with the summer harvest season. Registration includes a finisher meda..

The Urban Trail Series features three summer Wednesday evening 5K run/walks at Bloomer Park. Series participants receive finisher medals, chip timing, and a post-race cookout with awards.

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

Marsh Madness is a free 32 hour ultra at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood, Michigan, limited to 50 runners. Daytime 8 mile loops and a shorter night loop are self supported with vehicle access every 8 miles.

The Dirty Dog Trail Run will take place in Midland on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Experience a scenic trail run through the hardwood forests and lakeside paths of Seven Lakes State Park with 7 mile and 3.5 mile course options.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.

Experience the Midland City Forest trails by day or night at the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run. Choose from various distances marked by LED guides on a flat loop course with professional timing and finisher medals.

Run a scenic 12.5K on the flat, paved Flint River Trail past Mott Lake and Stepping Stone Falls. Registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a custom shirt. The event starts at Bluebell Beach in Flint.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

Experience a messy and exciting obstacle course at the EA Cummings Center in Mt Morris. Navigate up to three miles of mud and unique obstacles while you run, crawl, and slide toward the finish line.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

Honor veterans and first responders at this annual 5K trail run through Fillmore County Park. Participants enjoy a timed unpaved course with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting local veteran services.

A two loop trail race of 6.2 miles at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan. The 10K is part of a weekend of farm events that also includes a 5K, a double 5K/10K and a kids run.