Trail Running calendar near Grayling 2026-2027

We have found 12 Trailruns within 80 miles of Grayling. See below where and when you can find the races.

Celebrate the Snow Moon at the 10th Annual Snow Moon Trail Run in Midland City Forest, with LED lit trails, a warming bonfire aid station, and day or night options. Choose 5K, 15K, or 25K and help support the Great Lakes Bay Veterans Coalit..

February 2026

Two days of Nordic ski and fat tire bike races in Traverse City, MI on February 14 and 15, 2026 celebrating the event's 50th anniversary with multiple distances, youth and adaptive categories, and a Saturday evening community celebration.

May 2026

Join the 13th annual Fast & Furriest 5K at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026 for a fun, family friendly trail run or walk. Chip timed options with or without dogs, stroller friendly, and proceeds support Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

A 5K at the Interlochen Center for the Arts with live music and art, offered as both a live and a virtual event between May 2 and May 16, 2026; proceeds support student scholarships and virtual entries receive a shirt and medal.

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

Join the Dandelion Dash Trail on May 16, 2026 in Petoskey for a scenic fundraiser supporting Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool. Choose a timed 5K, family fun runs or a virtual 5K and enjoy trails, race shirts and community spirit.

June 2026

Join Hanson Hills Challenge Trail Run in Grayling MI on June 6, 2026 for a hilly 5 mile race or an easier about 3 mile route that welcomes walkers. Custom socks while supplies last and online registration closes June 5.

July 2026

Join the Waugoshance Trail Run on July 11 in Emmet County, Michigan with 50K, marathon and half marathon routes on mostly single track with sweeping Lake Michigan bluff views. Coastal forests and rugged trails promise a memorable day.

August 2026

Hit the trails at Dirty Dog Trail Run on August 15, 2026 in Midland City Forest with 10K, 5K and 1 mile options through scenic woods and creeks. Proceeds benefit Shelterhouse and SOS Animal Rescue to support pets and foster care.

September 2026

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans programs.

Trail races near Big Rapids, Michigan on September 26, 2026, offering 15 miles, 45K and 50 miles through forested single-track in the Manistee National Forest with aid stations along the route.

October 2026

Wolverine State 100 sends runners point to point from Petoskey to Alpena over single track, gravel and limestone roads. Options: 100 mile, 100K, 50K out and back and a 100 mile relay with stocked aid and sub 24 hour awards.