Trail Running calendar near Grass Lake 2025-2026

Join the Bad Santa Trail 5K at Addison Oaks for a festive winter trail run with rolling hills and a kids fun run. Expect dirt and blacktop trails that may be snowy or muddy, plus hot cocoa, cookies and a warming fire after the race.

Join the Candy Cane Course at the University of Toledo for festive runs from a kids dash to 12k, with a virtual option. Grab a shirt, medal and free photos while supporting Toys for Tots or volunteer to earn perks.

Ring in the new year at GOODBYE25, a fun community 5K in downtown Rochester, Michigan on December 31, 2025 along the Clinton River Trail. Finishers get handmade awards, white elephant prizes and post race pizza and hot cocoa.

Take on rolling single track trails with lake views at the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge, offering 5k, 10k, 25k and a 50k two lap ultra on January 3, 2026. Stocked aid stations and a heated tent keep runners fueled and comfortable.

Embrace winter trail running at the 8 Hours of Ode in Holly Michigan on a scenic 4.167 mile loop, with 8 hour, 5k and 10k options. Race in person or virtually and test yourself in the backyard lap format.

Celebrate winter running at the 17th Winterläufe 8K in Frankenmuth on Feb 7 with a scenic out and back course over the Gugel Bridge. Proceeds support local charities and finishers get a winter tee, medal and post race refreshments.

Hit snowy singletrack at Winter Trail Fest Eastside in Brighton with Half Marathon and 5 Mile options plus virtual entries. Enjoy a custom race hoodie, finisher medal, live timing and post race food as winter trail conditions add extra adve..

Run snowy singletrack at Winter Trail Fest West with Half Marathon and 5 Mile options over rolling hills and an optional river crossing. Enjoy chip timing, a custom hoodie and finisher medal plus post race food and winter hats for top finis..

Join the Hootie Hoo at River Bends Park on March 29 for an 8K trail, a 5K on the paved path, or tackle both in the HOOT X 2 challenge. Enjoy tech apparel choices, a unique finisher gift, and post race refreshments.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 with a 33.5 mile solo or 2 to 6 person relays. Enjoy aid stations, a finisher medal and RRCA Championship racing on a beautiful Michigan trail.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Enjoy scenic dirt trails between Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain at the 2 Parks Trail Run, with 4 Mile, 15K and 30K options. Field capped at 300 and entry includes a shirt, finisher medal, reusable cup, aid stations and a lively post race pa..

Join the Crooked Lake Trail Run on May 9, 2026 at Independence Oaks County Park in Clarkston, MI. Choose 2.3 mile, 5K, 10K or virtual and enjoy scenic lakefront trails, chip timing, medals, shirts and post race refreshments.

Join the Beerfest at the Ballpark 5K in Lansing on May 9, 2026 for a flat, scenic run along the River Trail finishing by Jackson Field. Entry includes a race shirt, medal, and access to the postrace Beerfest for 21 and over.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake in Brighton, MI offers three scenic trail races: 50K Nightfall, 100K Overnight and 50K Daybreak. Run under stars or at dawn, chase cash prizes in the overnight races and earn finisher swag.

Yankee Springs Trail Run at Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, MI on May 29 and 30, 2026 offers challenging single track trails in 10k, 25k, 50k and 100k distances. Enjoy rugged terrain, aid stations, and a shirt with registration.

Join the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31, 2026 for a scenic River Trail run with live chip timing. Proceeds support Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Young Lawyers Section, with shirts and team awards.

Run the Huron 100 on June 6, 2026, a point to point trail endurance event through the Huron River Watershed with 100 mile and 50 mile options across nine parks. Enjoy scenic, challenging trails while supporting watershed conservation.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park on June 13 offers 5 Mile, Half and 50K distances with ruck and virtual options. Mostly runnable singletrack, full aid stations, and medals that link to Winter Trail Fest make for a fun tra..

Support food security at the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race in Brighton on June 20; donations are matched to double the meal impact. Choose a chip timed 5K or a fun 1 mile on scenic trails, fields and pavement.