Trail Running calendar near Gaylord 2026-2027

We have found 8 Trailruns within 80 miles of Gaylord. See below where and when you can find the races.

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on February 14 and 15, 2026, with classic and skate Nordic ski races plus fat tire bike events on the groomed Vasa Pathway. Highlights include returning two lap 50k and family races.

May 2026

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

Join the Dandelion Dash Trail on May 16, 2026 in Petoskey for a scenic fundraiser supporting Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool. Choose a timed 5K, family fun runs or a virtual 5K and enjoy trails, race shirts and community spirit.

June 2026

Join Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

July 2026

Run single track on the North Country Trail with Lake Michigan bluff and coastal forest views. Choose 50K, marathon or half; enjoy bused starts, aid stations and a finisher medallion, and register online by July 6 as fields are limited.

September 2026

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans programs.

October 2026

Wolverine State 100 sends runners point to point from Petoskey to Alpena over single track, gravel and limestone roads. Options: 100 mile, 100K, 50K out and back and a 100 mile relay with stocked aid and sub 24 hour awards.

Run Mackinac's Great Turtle weekend on picturesque Mackinac Island with a half marathon and a 5.7 mile run or walk, plus virtual options. Enjoy shoreline and trail scenery, a commemorative shirt and medal, free photos and postrace refreshme..