Trail Running calendar near Grass Lake 2025-2026

The Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k is a unique running event held in Owosso, Michigan, starting at the Fitness Coliseum. Participants can choose between two 5k races—one themed around coffee and the other around beer—or a shorter 1.5-mile walk suitable for all ages, dogs, and strollers. The 5k course f..

Dragons in the Woods is a 5K trail run/walk held annually at Birchfield Park in Holt, Michigan. Celebrating its 12th season in 2025, this challenging race offers a scenic course through majestic wooded trails, suitable for both seasoned runners and families who want to walk or run together. The even..

The Legend Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Sleepy Hollow State Park, featuring three race distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Set in a picturesque landscape of 2,600 acres of hardwood forest and grasslands, the course offers a mostly grass-covered r..

The Playmakers Ghostly Gallop is a festive running event held at Uncle John's Cider Mill in Saint Johns, Michigan. Scheduled for October 26, 2025, it features a scenic, fully off-road 5K Run/Walk course through apple orchards, combining dirt roads and grass paths suitable for all ages. The event als..

The Falling Leaves 8 Miler and 5K is a trail running event held in Berkey, Ohio, featuring two races: an approximately 7.7-mile 8 miler and a 3.3-mile 5K. Both courses start at Secor Metropark and traverse scenic, flat, and non-technical trails through Secor and Wiregrass Metroparks, including a loo..

The Headless Horseman BYU will take place in Laingsburg on Saturday 1 November 2025. You can run between 4 and 50 miles.

The Woldumar Trail Run, held annually at the Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing, Michigan, offers a scenic fall running experience through prairie, pine forest, wetlands, and hardwood forest along the Grand River on over 180 protected acres. The event features a 5K trail run with natural, varied terr..

The Veterans' Honor Run: 22 Hours of Tribute is an annual event held at Heritage Park in Canton, Michigan, designed to raise awareness about veteran suicide. The main feature is a 22-hour ultra run where participants complete as many loops as they can on a roughly 1-mile paved course with mostly fla..

Thighs B4 Pies is a fun run held annually on Thanksgiving morning in Fremont, Indiana, at Pokagon State Park. The event features a 3.88-mile (6,240 meters) course along scenic park trails, starting and finishing at the CCC shelter above the main beach. Participants can run or walk the course, which..

The Turkey Trail Trot & the Leftovers Race will take place in Shelby Township from Thursday 27 November 2025 to Friday 28 November 2025. You can run between 4 and 13 miles.

The Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon will take place in Commerce Charter Township on Friday 28 November 2025. You can run between 7 and 13 miles.

The Bad Santa Trail Run is a festive 5K event held at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course features a mix of dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a scenic winter running experience. Participants should be prepared for typical Michigan December conditions, includ..

The Yankee Springs Winter Challenge is a multi-distance running event organized by Switchback Endurance, scheduled tentatively for January 3, 2026. Traditionally held at the Long Lake Outdoor Center, the 2026 race will feature a new location and course due to changes in venue management. The event o..

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, snow-dusted countryside of Michigan’s Little Bavaria, includin..

The Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run take place at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. This winter trail event, organized by Trivium Racing, challenges participants with potentially harsh February conditions, offering a true "WTF" experience. Runners can expect a s..

The Winter Trail Fest (WTF) 13.1 and 5 Mile Westside is a challenging winter trail running event held at Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville, Michigan. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, it features a half marathon and a 5-mile race, including options for rucking and virtual participation. T..

The Armed Forces Endurance Run (AFER) is a timed endurance running event held at Bixler Lake Park in Kendallville, Indiana, near Fort Wayne. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour race options, running loops on a scenic 3-mile course that circles Bixler Lake, featuring a mix of asphalt and n..

The Huron 100 is a 100-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon through the Huron River Watershed in Southeast Michigan. It threads nine regional parks, including the Waterloo Pinckney Trail, Huron Meadows, and Proud Lake, offering fast, well-maintained trails with varied scenery. The course is about..

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is a trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. Scheduled for June 13, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 50K ultra, a half marathon, and a 5-mile run. The course features 90% scenic, well-groomed trails with generous cutoff..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, including technical single track and moderate hiking paths, repeating the loop every..