Trail Running calendar near Hastings 2024-2025

The Swiftie 5k in Belmont, MI, is a family-friendly running event celebrating the music and spirit of Taylor Swift. Participants, including runners, joggers, and hikers, are encouraged to join in the fun while supporting a good cause, as all proceeds benefit Kids Food Basket. Each participant will r..

The West Side Donut Dash is a vibrant 5K running event held at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, MI. Scheduled for September 21st, the event celebrates community spirit with a fun atmosphere, encouraging participants to show their West Side pride. In addition to the main 5K race, there is a K..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge, hosted by the Gun Lake Tribe Health and Human Services, is an annual running event taking place in Hopkins, MI. This year features a new 24 Miles in 24 Hours Challenge, encouraging participants to set personal mileage goals within a 24-hour period...

The Hungerford Trail Races, held annually in Big Rapids, Michigan, features a variety of trail running events, including a 15-mile race, a 45K, and a 50-mile ultramarathon. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Manistee National Forest, participants enjoy diverse running surfaces and beautiful fo..

The Midwest Everest is a challenging running event held in Belmont, MI, featuring ultra distances of 100 miles and 50 miles, along with a 10K and a 20K race. Participants will face over 30,000 feet of ascent and descent, making it one of the toughest races in West Michigan. The race consists of shor..

The Heritage 50K Trail Run is part of the 5th Annual Heritage Half Marathon and 50K Ultramarathon, set in the picturesque Heritage Park during the vibrant Fall season. Participants can choose between a 13.1-mile half marathon or a challenging 31-mile ultramarathon, featuring scenic trails with minim..

The Yankee Springs Fall Festival is an annual running event held at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, MI. Participants can choose from three distances: a 10K, 25K, and 50K, with the longer races consisting of loops on scenic, rolling single-track trails. The festival emphasizes community and outd..

The "Over the Creek and Through the Woods Trail Run" is an exciting running event taking place at the Pierce Cedar Creek Institute in Hastings, MI. Participants can choose between a 5K race and a 1-mile fun run, both set against the backdrop of the institute's beautiful 850 acres. The event aims to ..

The North Shore Trail Run, held annually in Spring Lake, MI, features a scenic 10K run, a 5K run/hike/walk, and a free 2K Kids Fun Run. This community-focused event supports local nonprofits, including Love in Action and the Chariots of Fire Youth Running Club, while also contributing to renovations..

The Sandhill Crane All Trail Half Marathon is a scenic running event held annually in Dr. T. K.Lawless County Park, Vandalia, MI. This 16th edition features a non-repeat, all-trail course that showcases the natural beauty of southwest Michigan, including charming bridge crossings, streams, and hills..

The Ultra Bird Trail Races, taking place on October 19, 2024, at Pigeon Creek Park in West Olive, MI, features 12-hour and 6-hour timed races, along with 5K and 10K options. This year introduces the Ultra Bird Ruck Challenge, encouraging participants to carry weighted rucksacks while traversing scen..

Dragons in the Woods is a 5k run/walk event held at Birchfield Park in Holt, Michigan, celebrating its 11th season in 2024. This challenging trail race is suitable for both seasoned runners and families looking to participate together. Proceeds benefit Island City Academy, a charter school in Eaton ..

The "Will Run for Coffee/Beer 5k" is a running event scheduled for October 19, 2024, in Owosso, MI. Participants can choose between running a 5k for coffee or beer, or walking a 1.5-mile route. The event starts at Fitness Coliseum and follows the Shiawassee River Trail.All participants receive a lon..

The Cal Crusher Endurance Run is an exciting 30-hour fun run event held in Caledonia, MI, where participants can run as many miles as they can within the time limit. This year's event supports Hope Unexpected, an organization dedicated to assisting single mothers facing unplanned pregnancies. Partic..

The Headless Horseman event offers two exciting running options at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, MI. Participants can choose between a single loop of 4.167 miles or a challenging 12-hour Backyard Ultra, where runners must complete laps within the hour. The course features diverse terrain, ..

The Waldenwoods Turkey Trot is a scenic trail race taking place at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell, MI, benefiting the Hartland Area Project. Scheduled for November 3, 2024, the race features a picturesque route around Lake Walden. Registration fees vary, with early bird pricing available until October..

The Dirty Duel Trail Race will take place in Grand Rapids on Saturday 9 November 2024.

The Trails to Hope Turkey Trot is a running event held in Belmont, MI, featuring 5K and 10K trail courses, as well as a 3-hour solo and team relay option. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails while aiming to complete as many loops as possible within the time limit. Each entry includes a long sle..

The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a celebrated annual running event held at Southwestern Michigan College, marking its 57th edition. Participants can choose between a 10k and 5k race, both starting simultaneously, along with a kids' fun run. The event features chip timing, and all finishers who ..

The Twisted Trail 15K is a scenic running event held at Ken-O-Sha in Grand Rapids, MI, on Black Friday. Participants can choose from a 5K loop, which can be completed once, twice, or three times, as well as a free 1-mile race. The event features age group awards and overall prizes for top finishers...