Trail Running calendar near Grand Ledge 2026-2027

A run and walk along the Idema Explorers Trail linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park on June 20 2026. Options include a paved one mile kids run, 5K and 10K courses with varied terrain, dog entries, and virtual distances.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A Last Runner Standing endurance race on June 20, 2026 at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI. Runners repeat a one mile loop with varied trail terrain and a 20 minute lap limit until a single finisher remains.

A 7.2 mile point to point run, walk or bike along The Edge Pathway from Hardy Dam to Croton Dam, finishing at DuChemin Park in Newaygo. Shuttle service, post-event awards, snacks and a T-shirt are provided.

Trail races at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan offering 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck on dirt single-track with hilly terrain and about 500 ft gain on the 9K loop. Finishers receive a medal and tee.

Timed 10K and 5K races on the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, plus a kids 5K for ages 12 and under. The event features professional timing, age group awards, and proceeds that support local trail stewardship.

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.

Timed endurance racing on a 5K loop at Heritage Park in Adrian, Michigan, offered in 3 hour and 6 hour formats. Participants complete as many loops as possible and have access to central aid, gear access, and post-race recognition.

A community 5K run/walk on July 4th in East Grand Rapids presented by the East Grand Rapids Community Foundation; families and strollers are welcome, registration by June 11 guarantees a shirt and day-of registration is available.

A July 4, 2026 trail running event featuring a ten mile course with varied terrain and named obstacles, plus a shorter Wimpy fun run where all finishers receive a shirt and award.

Trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Area with a 10k loop that includes rolling single track and a ski-hill section; distances range from 5K to 50K and a tech shirt is included if registered by June 25.

Mud Factor Michigan is a *5k* mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington on July 12, 2026, with adult and KIDZ family waves. Participants must bring a printed signed waiver and adults must bring photo ID.

Races in Ionia, MI on July 16, 2026 featuring 5 km and 1 mile distances. Courses start on Main Street, connect trail systems, and pass through the Free Fair with top five overall and age category medals awarded.

A three day, ten person relay across Michigan that supports the Michigan Special Olympics and local organizations. The 2026 race runs July 17 to 19 and will include returning winners in the Mixed and Open divisions.

Michigan Spartan Event Weekend brings Sprint, Super and Kids obstacle races to Cannonsburg Ski Area July 18 and 19 2026. The courses use steep climbs, descents, trails, bridges and water crossings in a rugged setting near Grand Rapids.

A Last Person Standing backyard race at Holly State Recreation Area with repeated 4.167 mile trail loops until one runner remains, mixed single track and park road sections, on-site camping and prizes for on-site finishers.

A 10K along the Lake Michigan shoreline combining road, hilly trails and soft dune sand in Laketown Township. Participants must carry their own hydration and proceeds support P.O.R.T.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

A 5K chip timed trail run and an untimed kids and adults fun run at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, with shirts, medals, photos, awards for the 5K, and post race refreshments.