Trail Running calendar near Grand Ledge 2026-2027

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.

Experience the Midland City Forest trails by day or night at the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run. Choose from various distances marked by LED guides on a flat loop course with professional timing and finisher medals.

A lakeside trail and paved race at Bluebell Beach in Flint on September 5, 2026 offering 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 12.5K and a virtual option. Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, age group awards and post race refreshments.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

Experience a unique multi-terrain race through the scenic sand dunes and woodland trails of Western Michigan. Scale the iconic steps of Mt. Baldhead and celebrate your achievement at a festive post-race party in downtown Saugatuck.

Muddy Dash Detroit on September 12, 2026 at Everett A. Cummings Center is a family friendly 5K with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus pre-event music and a finish-line after-party with food and beer.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

A fourth annual 5K trail run/walk at Fillmore County Park on September 12, 2026, honoring 9/11 victims, veterans and first responders. The unpaved course includes a finisher medal for all and directs proceeds to local AED purchases.

A two loop trail race of 6.2 miles at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan. The 10K is part of a weekend of farm events that also includes a 5K, a double 5K/10K and a kids run.

A community 5K in Mount Pleasant on September 12, 2026 that supports the Isabella County First Responders Fund; the scenic 3.1 mile route includes family activities, a commemorative shirt and medal, and post race refreshments.

An obstacle adventure race at Sherman Lake YMCA in Augusta, MI for kids ages 5 to 14 with one mile and two mile courses, mud pits, water, color, and monkey bars. Adult registration and family discounts are available.

A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.

A multi distance trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan, featuring 100 mile and 50 mile everesting loop ultras plus 10K and 20K races with significant elevation gain and on course aid stations.

Trail races in Manistee National Forest near Big Rapids, Michigan, offering 15 mile, 45K and 50 mile distances on forested single-track with a section called Powerlines. The event is on Saturday, Sep 26, 2026 and registration closes Sep 25.

A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.

Trail races at Orion Oaks County Park on September 27, 2026, include a two loop half marathon, a 5K, a capped 5K doggie division, and virtual options with the same race swag.

Experience the wooded trails of North Ottawa Dunes in this community trail run featuring 10K and 5K courses. Finishers receive a unique locally grown pumpkin medal to support local charitable organizations.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run or walk through pine forests and restored prairies in Lowell. Enjoy live folk and rock music along the route followed by fresh homemade cinnamon rolls.

Ninth annual trail event at Deep Lake Campground near Middleville, MI. Distances include 10k(ish), 25k and 50k on rolling single track loops, with camping options and an included long sleeve tech shirt or race buff.

Trail running through Fenn Valley vineyards on October 3, 2026, with a timed, challenging 5K and an untimed 1 mile course amid harvest sights and smells.