Trail Running calendar near Howell 2026-2027

Celebrate spring with a choice of runs at River Bends Park. Choose an 8 km trail race, a 5 km paved run/walk, or tackle both in the Hoot X 2 challenge. The event features team spirit recognition, participant swag, and awards across multiple..

A fun, donut-themed race day at Toledo's Glass City Metropark. Choose from a Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, or a family-friendly 1 Mile and Kid's Dash. All finishers get a shirt, medal, and a donut at the finish line.

The Spring Trail Trot is a flat, well-marked 5k trail run/walk around Lake Lansing North. All participants receive a T-shirt, sticker, and finisher patch, with chip timing and age group awards. The pet-friendly event also features a vehicle..

The Trail Weekend returns to the Pinckney State Recreation Area on April 25, 2026. Runners can tackle a hilly loop on the Potawatomi and Crooked Lake trails across four distances. Every entry includes a finisher medal, post race food and be..

Southern Footprints features 5K, 10K, and 15K runs through Point Pelee National Park. The looped course mixes road and trail running. The event also includes a walk, a kids' dash, and a mascot race.

Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.

Experience a scenic trail run through Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain featuring dirt tracks and multiple distances. Enjoy a post race party with medals and awards for various age groups in a capped 300 runner field.

Run the scenic trails of Independence Oaks County Park at the Crooked Lake Trail Run. Choose from a flat 2.3-mile loop, a rolling 5K, or a challenging 10K on well-maintained paths. Your registration supports the Trecho Fitness Foundation.

Enjoy an outdoor festival at Jackson Field featuring a 5 km run and over 300 craft beverages. Experience live music and local food in downtown Lansing while supporting Michigan river conservation.

Run a cross country 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. This second annual event supports the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and aims to become a major community tradition. Lace up for a scenic run and a great cause.

Run the trails of Michigan's Island Lake Recreation Area in this inaugural ultramarathon series. Choose from three distances, including unique nighttime 50K and 100K races or a daytime 50K. All races share a common start and finish hub.

Explore the trails of Upland Hills Farm and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. This school fundraiser features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K run with student-made medals for all. Enjoy free snacks, a raffle, and a festive farm atmosphere.

Join this annual trail run through Columbus Park to support Michigan animal rescues. Choose between a timed 5K or a 1 mile fun run on natural grass and dirt paths where friendly dogs are welcome.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

The Yankee Springs Trail Run offers four distances on Michigan's technical trails. Runners can stay in cabins at the start/finish area. The event takes place over a weekend in late May.

Run or walk along the scenic Lansing River Trail in this 11th annual 5K event supported by the Ingham County Bar Association. Enjoy chip timing, team competitions, and post race refreshments at Lansing Shuffle.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a 2.25 mile loop through the scenic forests and wetlands of the Harris Nature Center. This family friendly trail run supports local nature education and conservation projects along the Red Cedar River.

The Races The Huron 100 Endurance Run offers two point-to-point ultra-marathon distances on June 6, 2026: Huron 100 Miler: A course through six State Recreation Areas, two Metroparks, and one County Park. The surface is 80% trail with appr..

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 63 miles.

Experience smooth singletrack trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with distances ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy a supported course with generous cutoffs and a post race BBQ celebration in Laingsburg.