Trail Running calendar near Hastings 2025-2026

Join Thighs B4 Pies on Thanksgiving Day at Pokagon State Park for a relaxed, untimed 3.9 mile trail run starting and finishing at the CCC shelter. Warm drinks, donuts and good company make this a fun pre pie workout for all abilities.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Run snowy singletrack at Island Lake in February on a rolling half or a shorter 5 Mile as trails may include snow, ice or mud. Run, ruck or go virtual and earn a custom hoodie, finisher medal and post race treats.

Brave winter trails at Yankee Springs for Winter Trail Fest West with a rugged half or a lively 5 mile, plus ruck divisions and virtual entries. Finishers get a custom hoodie and medal, chip timing, photos and post race food.

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

Experience hilly, scenic loops at the 39th Trail Weekend in Pinckney State Recreation Area. Distances 5M to 50K, with medals, finish food, beer, bonfires, music and part of fees donated to a memorial fund.

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.

Run under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.

Run the Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg MI on June 13, 2026. Choose 50K, half marathon or 5 mile on mostly well groomed singletrack, with frequent markings, stocked aid stations, a BBQ, medal and tech singl..

Run scenic riverside trails between Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park at the Grand Explorers' Trail Race, featuring 10K, 5K and a kids one mile fun run. Enjoy river views, a covered bridge and support Ottawa County Parks.

Hit the trails at Robinette's Apple Haus near Grand Rapids on June 20 for Wicked Worm, a technical singletrack and orchard trail run with 10K, 6 hour and 12 hour options. Bring a chair and enjoy breakfast and finisher swag.

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.

Hit the hilly single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery on June 27, 2026, with 18K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 5K distances. Finishers receive a medal and tri blend tee, and top three in each race earn awards.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

Run trails, sand dunes and waterfront streets at the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck on September 12, 2026. Choose a 10K or half marathon with a 302 step climb to the summit and timed staggered starts; proceeds benefit local youth.