Trail Running calendar near Frankenmuth 2025-2026

Join the third annual Tails & Trails 5K at Independence Oaks in Clarkston for a family friendly run or walk where leashed pets are welcome. Enjoy trail scenery, a kids Cat Walk, vendors, and fundraising for local animal rescues.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

Escape to Skyline Camp for the Campfire 5K and one mile on wooded trails with rolling hills and natural obstacles, perfect for trail lovers. Finishers receive a medal and a s'more by the campfire for a cozy celebration after the run.

Run scenic trails at Orion Oaks Park with half marathon and 5K options, plus a doggie 5K and virtual distances. Race day registration, a start and finish inside a dog pen, and finisher awards make it fun for all.

Hit the trails at the 9th annual Timber Trails 5K at Fitzgerald Park on October 10, a scenic grass, gravel and wooded course with rolling hills and live timing. All ages welcome and proceeds support Eaton County trail development.

Join Miles at the Moose on October 10 for a family friendly 1K and 5K at scenic Moose Ridge Golf Course benefiting the U of M Rogel Cancer Center. Enjoy rolling fairways, commemorative hats and medals and post race donuts and cider.

Run amid peak fall colors at Independence Oaks in Clarkston with the Crooked Loops Trail Run. Choose from scenic 2.5, 5.5 or 8.5 mile courses over rolling hills and wood chip trails through hardwood forest.

Join the Waldenwoods Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell MI on Sunday November 1 2026. All proceeds benefit Hartland Area Project and runners get a shirt, goodie bag and raffle chances.

Join the Turkey Trail Trot and The Leftovers Race at Stony Creek Metropark Nov 26-27 for two days of scenic dirt trail running or hiking, in person or virtual. Earn connected medals, tackle rolling hills, and support park trails and local c..

Celebrate Thanksgiving weekend with Black Toenail Friday, a trail run at Proud Lake featuring a half marathon and a 7.5 mile option on scenic, groomed trails. In person and virtual entries include tech shirts, medals and post race food.