Trail Running calendar near Hastings 2026-2027

Join the Full Moon 5 in Laingsburg for a night trail run through prairie, hardwood and pine at Sleepy Hollow State Park. This chip timed 5 mile includes a youth division, requires a headlamp, and awards finishers with a patch and prizes.

Hit winter trails at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 14 for Winter Trail Fest East, with half marathon and 5 mile options for runners and ruckers. Finishers get a cozy hoodie, medal, chip timing, post race food and awards.

Winter Trail Fest West at Yankee Springs offers a scenic 13.1 mile half and a 5 mile winter trail with hills and an optional river crossing. On site and virtual entries include a hoodie and finisher medal.

Join Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k at the Apple Haus and Winery for a scenic run or walk through vineyards and rustic terrain. Celebrate with a cider donut, cider pour and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Run the scenic Kal Haven Trail from Kalamazoo to South Haven on April 11, 2026 pending DNR approval. Choose the solo 33.5 mile challenge or 2 person and 3 to 6 person relays for a fun team adventure.

Run the 39th Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area, a hilly loop course with distances up to 50K. Finish with a custom medal, bonfires, beer and live music while supporting the John Rogucki Memorial Fund.

Run a scenic 5K along the Lansing River Trail and cross the finish near Jackson Field before enjoying Beerfest at the Ballpark. Entry includes a shirt, finisher medal and beerfest admission for 21 and over with ID.

Inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake, Brighton MI on May 16 to 17 2026 offers Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K and Daybreak 50K from a single start/finish hub. Field capped at 450; entries include a tech hoody and finishers get medals..

Yankee Springs Trail Run offers 10k, 25k, 50k and 100k on hilly single track at Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville MI May 29 to 30, 2026. Expect rocks, roots and scenic climbs; shirts are included with registration.

Run the 11th Annual Paper Chase 5K in Lansing on May 31 for a scenic out and back along the Lansing River Trail with chip timing and live results. Proceeds benefit Michigan Capital Region Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Explore scenic singletrack at Sleepy Hollow State Park with 50K, Half Marathon or 5 Mile options and plenty of on course support. Finish strong with a finisher medal and a relaxed post race cookout for friends and family.

Explore the Idema Explorers Trail at the Grand Explorers Trail Race on June 20, 2026 in Jenison, Michigan, with scenic covered bridge and river overlook views. Choose 10K, 5K or a 1 Mile kids' fun run, bring your dog on 5K or 10K on a six f..

Run the Wicked Worm Trail Races at Robinette's Apple Haus in Grand Rapids on June 20, 2026. Tackle technical singletrack and orchard trails with options from a 10K to timed 6 Hour and 12 Hour challenges, plus swag and finisher medals.

Run or walk the Gleaners Hunger Free Summer Race at Freedom River in Brighton Michigan on June 20, 2026. Choose a 5K or 1 Mile and help feed neighbors as donations are matched to multiply every dollar raised.

Experience Robinette's Nature Trail at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery on June 27 with 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck option over dirt and rooty single track. All finishers get a medal and tri blend shirt; this is a cupless event so bring your o..

Run the Lansing River Trail on June 27 at the Trail Town 10K and 5K, starting and finishing at Potter Park. Enjoy a scenic course with timed results and awards while supporting Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Join the Cross Country Team Challenge at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids for a scenic chip timed 5K on grass, dirt and gravel plus a free community 1 Mile fun run. Teams of 5 to 7 vie for individual and team honors.

Run the Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K, a spirited course from Mattawan Elementary winding through school fields into wooded trails. All finishers get a medal and proceeds support the Mattawan Public Education Foundation and Brainstrong.

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 two day running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026 that blends forest trail races with live music, yoga and on site camping. Distances range from 5 miles to 100 miles, with peace sign medals for finisher..