Trail Running calendar near Grand Ledge 2025-2026

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event held in Grass Lake, Michigan, featuring a 100-mile race and a 50-mile option called the Waterloo-Pinckney 50. Both are point-to-point courses traversing the Huron River Watershed, covering multiple state recreation areas, metroparks, and a county park. The..

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is an annual trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. It features a 50K ultra, half marathon, and 5-mile race on 90% well-groomed, scenic trails. The course is mostly flat and heavily marked, with frequent aid stations, making i..

The Wicked Worm Trail Races take place at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring some of the most technical trails in West Michigan. The event offers three race options: a 10K around the north side of the orchard, and 6-hour and 12-hour races looping 4.2 miles around the orchard..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk is a scenic running event held in Lake Odessa, Michigan, starting at Lakewood Middle School. The course winds through the picturesque Jordan Lake Trail and loops back to the school, offering participants a beautiful country view. The event features a 5K distance suitab..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. The race features a challenging one-mile loop course with a 150-foot elevation gain, woodsy trails, fast runnable sections, and a sandy downhill stretch. It is a Last Runner Standing competition where p..

The Ionia Free Fair 5K is a professionally chip-timed running event held in Ionia, Michigan. The race course features scenic routes along Ionia's River Trails and loops around the Fairgrounds, finishing in the charming red brick downtown area. The event offers a competitive atmosphere with awards pr..

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses centered around a scenic 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of rolling single-track trails and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down th..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, combining technical single track, moderate hiking paths, and some pavement. The race follo..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a scenic and challenging experience with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K trail runs/hikes, and a 9K RUCK event. The course features dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly terrain, including a 500-..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K is an exciting running event that combines both road and trail running, taking place at Mattawan High School. Participants will navigate a course that includes paved roads and a half-mile wooded trail featuring various terrains. The event promotes community engag..

The Riley Trails Marathon, held in Holland, Michigan, offers a variety of race distances including a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. New for 2025 are the 10K and 13.1-mile rucking events, supporting the veteran-founded charity Field to Freedom. The course features a start an..

The Tails & Trails 5K is an exciting running event scheduled for August 17, 2025, in Clarkston, MI. This family-friendly race features a Cat Walk 1K, welcoming both dogs and cats, followed by a 5K run that takes participants through the scenic trails of Independence Oaks. The event aims to raise fun..

Run Woodstock is a unique trail running festival held on a 140-acre site in Gregory, Michigan, featuring century-old white pines, old growth forests, fields, and a beach. The event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5 miles, half marathon, marathon, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, w..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a premier multi-terrain race held in Saugatuck, Michigan, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring scenic woodland trails, sand dunes, and stunning waterfron..

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular event held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, MI, featuring challenging trail courses through natural terrain, including turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks. The race offers both 5K and 10K options, with distinct courses marked by different colored fla..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is an annual running event held at Camp Jijak in Hopkins, Michigan. It features a 5K run/walk and a 1-mile trail challenge, welcoming participants of all ages with various age group categories. A unique aspect of the event is the "24 Miles in 24 Hou..

The Hungerford Trail Races, held near Big Rapids, Michigan, offer runners a scenic and challenging experience through the Manistee National Forest. Scheduled for late September, the event features three distances: 15 miles, 45K, and 50 miles, catering to a range of skill levels. The course showcases..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Featuring a 100-mile race with over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, it is considered the toughest 100-mile run in West Michigan. The course includes numerous "everesting" loops up and down..

The Heritage 13.1 & 50K Trail Run is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, showcasing the beauty of fall colors. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 50K ultramarathon, both featuring scenic trails with minimal pavement. The event emphasizes inclusi..