Trail Running calendar near Houghton 2026-2027

A community 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

A trail race weekend in Copper Harbor and Eagle Harbor, Michigan featuring multiple distances from a 2k junior run to a 25k adventure run, a self-supported summit hillclimb, aid stations on longer courses, and age group plus weekend cumulat..

A multi distance trail race weekend on August 14 and 15, 2026 featuring 50 mile, 50K and a 1 mile event with limited entries, marked single track, stocked aid stations, and mandatory self hydration since the event is cupless.

A trail running weekend near Marquette, Michigan featuring a half marathon, 5K, 5 mile hike and a free 1 mile kids race along Lake Superior. Packet pickup at South Beach and Little Presque Isle; parking is limited.

A multi-distance, self supported mountain bike event in Marquette County with Marji Camp and race options from short to ultra; GPS navigation and recommended gear are mandatory and organized aid stations are not provided.

Experience a 24 hour backyard ultra through the scenic woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on wide ski trails and singletrack to push your personal limits in a supportive forest setting.

A trail ultramarathon in Houghton, Michigan held on the Michigan Tech Tech Trails offering 25K (one loop) and 50K (two loops). The course has marked aid stations, a required headlamp for the early 50K section, and timed results.

A multi distance cross country ski event run by the Noquemanon Trail Network with in person and virtual options, tiered entry fees, aid stations along the course, and timing by Superior Timing.

A 12 and 24 hour looped endurance run at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge near Copper Harbor. Runners repeat a 3.68 mile loop that passes Back 9 trails, a golf course, hills, mud and forest with views of Brockway Mountain.