Trail Running calendar near Grand Ledge 2025-2026

Join the 5th annual Pumpkin Slayer 5K evening run or walk in Bay City along the scenic Great Lakes Bay rail trail. Family friendly with a kids run and proceeds supporting the Humane Society of Bay City.

Explore Sleepy Hollow State Park on a scenic 4.167 mile loop through river, prairie and hardwood forest. Choose a single loop or test endurance in the 12 hour Back Yard Ultra where runners start each lap on the hour until one remains.

The Cal Crusher will take place in Caledonia from Saturday 1 November 2025 to Sunday 2 November 2025.

Join Ultra Bird on Nov 1, 2025 at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive MI for a scenic 5 km loop and events from 5K and 10K to ruck challenges and timed 6 hour and 12 hour races. Prizes, aid stations and proceeds support veteran and recov..

Woldumar Trail Run invites you to scenic 5K trails and a free Muskrat Mile at Woldumar Nature Center on November 2, 2025. Family friendly with post race refreshments and proceeds supporting environmental education.

Humane Hustle is a charity running event held in Belmont, Michigan, at the Canonsburg Ski Area (6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306). Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in its 3rd year, the event features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile..

Join the Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute at Heritage Park in Canton for a moving 22 hour event raising awareness and funds for veterans. Choose the on site 22 hour ultra, a virtual challenge, or a timed 5k and receive event swag.

Test your endurance at the Heritage Challenge, a 3 or 6 hour timed loop event on mixed trails and paths at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan. This year's race is postponed and participants will be notified if a new date is scheduled.

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Celebrate Black Toenail Friday with scenic late November trail runs at Proud Lake, offering a Half Marathon and 7.5 Mile on well marked wooded trails. Enjoy chip timing, a tech shirt and finisher medal.

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Brave winter singletrack at Island Lake State Recreation Area with half marathon and 5 mile run and ruck options plus virtual entries. Standard entries include a cozy race hoodie and finisher medal, chip timing, photos and postrace food.

Take on winter trails at Yankee Springs with a rolling 13.1 mile half or a faster 5 Mile option, plus rucking and virtual entries. Expect snow, ice and mud, an alternate river crossing, and a custom hoodie and finisher medal.