Trail Running calendar near Grand Rapids 2026-2027

Run or walk through scenic vineyards at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. This timed 5k features cider donuts, hard cider for adults, and a bottle opener finisher medal for all participants.

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is a scenic ultra-distance and relay event on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. Choose from a solo ~33.5-mile ultra, a two-person relay, or a team of 3-6 runners. All finishers receive a medal on this gently downhill r..

The Spring Trail Trot is a flat, well-marked 5k trail run/walk around Lake Lansing North. All participants receive a T-shirt, sticker, and finisher patch, with chip timing and age group awards. The pet-friendly event also features a vehicle..

The Nathan Memorial 5k offers a trail run and walk through beautiful apple orchards. This charity event honors a legacy of kindness and supports a local family. Bring the whole family for a day that includes kids' activities and community s..

Enjoy an outdoor festival at Jackson Field featuring a 5 km run and over 300 craft beverages. Experience live music and local food in downtown Lansing while supporting Michigan river conservation.

Experience a wet and sandy 5k obstacle course at Pere Marquette Beach. Navigate 25 obstacles along the shoreline to support local food pantries and homeless shelters in Muskegon.

Experience an off road cross country style event at the PM Conservation Park in Ludington. This 5k run or walk is open to all ages and abilities with prizes for various age groups and master categories.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

The Yankee Springs Trail Run offers four distances on Michigan's technical trails. Runners can stay in cabins at the start/finish area. The event takes place over a weekend in late May.

Run or walk along the scenic Lansing River Trail in this 11th annual 5K event supported by the Ingham County Bar Association. Enjoy chip timing, team competitions, and post race refreshments at Lansing Shuffle.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a 2.25 mile loop through the scenic forests and wetlands of the Harris Nature Center. This family friendly trail run supports local nature education and conservation projects along the Red Cedar River.

Experience smooth singletrack trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with distances ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy a supported course with generous cutoffs and a post race BBQ celebration in Laingsburg.

Experience a scenic trail race through Grand River and Grand Ravines County Parks. Choose between 10K, 5K, or a kids fun run featuring river views, wooded paths, and a suspension bridge.

Run the technical trails at Robinette's Apple Haus in Grand Rapids. Choose from a 10K or timed 6-hour and 12-hour events on a 4.2-mile loop. The timed races are capped at 50 participants each.

Two Hats One Mile is a Last Runner Standing race on a challenging one-mile loop in Michigan. Runners have 20 minutes per lap until only one remains. Proceeds support local youth programs.

The Grand Rapids Trail Run offers 5K, 9K, and 18K trail races plus a 9K RUCK on the hilly, single-track trails at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. All finishers get a medal and shirt, with awards for top placers. It's a "no cup" event, so b..

The Trail Town 10K & 5K follows the scenic Lansing River Trail, starting and ending at Potter Park. Proceeds support local trail advocacy, and participants can take advantage of group and referral discounts. The event is professionally time..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk in Lake Odessa takes participants on a scenic loop around Jordan Lake, starting and finishing at Lakewood Middle School. Awards are given to overall and age group winners. Registration is open for runners and..

Celebrate the holiday by running a 5K along the scenic shores of Reeds Lake in East Grand Rapids. This community event features awards across various age groups and supports local foundation efforts.

Experience an obstacle course race at Michigan's highest vertical ski resort. Choose between 5K and 10K distances featuring steep climbs and rugged trails just 20 minutes from Grand Rapids.