Trail Running calendar near Grand Rapids 2026-2027

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A community trail event on October 10, 2026 in Holland, Michigan honoring first responders and people affected by cancer. Options include a 5K Run or Walk and a 2K Walk on a scenic course that includes a hill.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

Trail races at Lawless Park in Vandalia, Michigan on an all trail course through forest, streams and lakes. Distances include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1K kids run with chip timing and on course aid.

Timed trail races and ruck challenges on a 5K loop at Pigeon Creek County Park in West Olive, Michigan, with multiple distances and on-course aid. Proceeds support a nonprofit focused on recovery through endurance and community.

Glory Days 5K at the Portage Invitational on October 10, 2026 is a community cross country 5K open to spectators and coaches. Pre registration is $25 with a race t shirt, day of registration is $30 and medals go to the top 50 finishers.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.

A scenic 3.1 mile trail and road run along the Red Cedar River in Williamston, Michigan. Early registrants receive a guaranteed t-shirt and all finishers get an inaugural medal; proceeds support people with disabilities and special needs.

An October 25, 2026 event at Uncle John's Cider Mill featuring a fully off road 5K, a BOO Dash for kids, and a timed 1 Mile kids race. The farm setting includes apple orchards, cider, donuts, and on site activities.

A fall trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing on November 1, 2026 featuring a 5K and a free 1 mile Muskrat Mile, with natural-surface trails and proceeds supporting outdoor science education.

A trail race in Grand Rapids where 600 racers split onto two courses right after the start. Choices include a 3.4 mile and a 3.1 mile 5K with sand dune, cornfield maze and off trail sections, plus finisher medals and cider.

A trail based Turkey Trot at Southwestern Michigan College offering 10K, 5K and a free 1K kids run, chip timed with live results, guaranteed tech shirts for early registrants and age division medals.

Experience the hidden trails of Ken O Sha Park in Grand Rapids this November. Choose between a 5k, 10k, or 15k race along Plaster Creek featuring single track paths and wooden bridges.

Winter Trail Fest West in Middleville, Michigan features a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile on February 20, 2027 with winter trail conditions, an optional river crossing, ruck divisions, economy entries, and virtual race options.

A memorial 5K trail run and 1 mile walk take place in the orchards at Robinette's in Grand Rapids on April 17, 2027. The 5K follows varied spring terrain while the 1 mile uses a firmer path and proceeds support a local family.