Trail Running calendar near Grayling 2026-2027

A 13th annual 5K trail run/walk at Midland City Forest with separate chip timed events for participants with and without dogs, medals for top finishers, stroller access, and proceeds supporting 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.

A two day trail running festival in Traverse City, Michigan with races from a 5K up to 100K and team relays. Events run on singletrack and doubletrack in the Pere Marquette Forest with aid stations and post race refreshments.

A community trail event in Petoskey featuring a professionally timed 5K, a 1 mile trail run with a running clock, a short family fun run for young children, and a virtual 5K. Proceeds benefit Petoskey Children’s Nature Preschool.

Trail running event in Grayling, Michigan on June 6, 2026, with a 3 mile-ish and a 5 mile two-track course. Online and day-of registration fees differ; the 3-mile allows walkers while the 5-mile is for runners only.

Trail races on July 11, 2026 in Emmet County, Michigan along the North Country Trail. Routes feature over 90 percent single track, lakeside bluffs and coastal forest with 50K, marathon and half marathon options.

Sparkle through the lavender fields at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord. Choose from a flat 5k trail or a lively one-mile community loop. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co., and creative costumes are encouraged for a special prize.

Run or walk with your dog through the scenic trails of Midland City Forest. This chip-timed event features 10K, 5K, and 1-mile distances on unpaved paths. Proceeds support local animal rescue and domestic violence shelter programs.

This trail run event at Peace Ranch in Traverse City offers a 5K on sandy forest roads and a popular 10K known for its varied terrain. It's a dog-friendly, family-oriented event with medals for all finishers. Proceeds support veteran servic..

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.

Event Overview The Wolverine State 100 takes place over two days in October. The event crosses Michigan's Lower Peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Distances The offered events include: 100 Mile: A point-to-point journey from Petos..