Trail Running calendar near Hastings 2025-2026

The West Side Donut Dash is a 5K trail run held at The Highlands Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event features a scenic trail course with natural terrain, including tree roots and small stumps, offering a challenging and enjoyable run through nature. In addition to the main 5..

Dragons in the Woods is a 5K trail run/walk held annually at Birchfield Park in Holt, Michigan. Celebrating its 12th season in 2025, this challenging race offers a scenic course through majestic wooded trails, suitable for both seasoned runners and families who want to walk or run together. The even..

The Legend Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Sleepy Hollow State Park, featuring three race distances: 5 miles, 10 miles, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Set in a picturesque landscape of 2,600 acres of hardwood forest and grasslands, the course offers a mostly grass-covered r..

The Ultra Bird 12hr Trail Race, held in West Olive, Michigan, offers a challenging endurance experience on scenic 5K loops at Pigeon Creek County Park. Participants can choose from 12-hour and 6-hour timed runs, as well as 3- and 6-hour ruck challenges involving weighted vests or rucksacks. The cour..

The Woldumar Trail Run, held annually at the Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing, Michigan, offers a scenic fall running experience through prairie, pine, wetlands, and hardwood forests along the Grand River on over 180 protected acres. The event features a 5K trail run with natural, varied terrain (n..

The Dirty Duel Trail Race, held at Robinette’s Trails in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a challenging and unique 5K event offering two course options: the Short & Brutal (3.1 miles) featuring steep climbs, roots, and off-trail running, and the Long & Difficult (3.4 miles) with more mileage, twists, and..

The Dowagiac All Trail Turkey Trot is a classic running event held on the trails of Southwestern Michigan College's Dowagiac campus. Celebrating its 58th running in 2025, the event features a 10K Run/Walk, 5K Run/Walk, and a 1K Kid's Fun Run. Both the 10K and 5K races start simultaneously, with chip..

The Twisted Trail 15K is part of a multi-distance running event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, and a free 1-mile race. Taking place on trails at Ken-O-Sha along Plaster Creek, the 15K consists of three laps of a 5K loop, offering runners a scenic and challenging trail experi..

The Winter Trail Fest Half Marathon and 5 Mile Run take place at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, Michigan. This winter trail event, organized by Trivium Racing, challenges participants with potentially harsh February conditions, offering a true "WTF" experience. Runners can expect a s..

The Winter Trail Fest (WTF) 13.1 Mile Westside is a challenging winter trail running event held at Yankee Springs Recreation Area in Middleville, Michigan. Scheduled for February 21, 2026, it offers a half marathon and a 5-mile race, with options for rucking and virtual participation. The course fea..

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is a trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Michigan, featuring a 50K ultra, half marathon, and 5-mile race. The course is approximately 90% well-groomed, scenic trails, making it suitable for both first-time ultra runners and seasoned athletes aim..