Trail Running calendar near Howell 2026-2027

Community road race in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 with 5 km and 1 mile courses that run through the Free Fair on opening night. The event has awards for top finishers and a participant cap with timed registration fees.

A backyard ultra at Holly State Recreation Area with a repeated *4.167 mile* loop each hour; runners continue until one remains. The 2026 champion earns a Silver Ticket for USA-eligible runners and on-site prize pickup is provided for nonvi..

A 5K chip timed trail run and an untimed kids and adults fun run at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, with shirts, medals, photos, awards for the 5K, and post race refreshments.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

A free 32 hour ultramarathon at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area near South Rockwood MI, run on dikes and marsh trails with 8 mile, 4.6 mile, and 4 mile loops. Self supported with a 50 runner limit and vehicle access every 8 miles.

A trail event at Midland City Forest offering 10K, 5K run and walk, and a one mile walk with optional dog participation on leash. The off-road course runs through woods, creeks, bridges, and a mix of two-track and single-track trails.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

A cross country style 5K run and 1 mile walk on the fairways of Fallen Timbers Golf Course in Waterville, Ohio. Proceeds support Nature's Nursery and another local Northwest Ohio charity.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.

Experience the Midland City Forest trails by day or night at the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run. Choose from various distances marked by LED guides on a flat loop course with professional timing and finisher medals.

A lakeside trail and paved race at Bluebell Beach in Flint on September 5, 2026 offering 3 Mile, 5 Mile, 12.5K and a virtual option. Chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, age group awards and post race refreshments.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

Muddy Dash Detroit on September 12, 2026 at Everett A. Cummings Center is a family friendly 5K with obstacles, mud pits and slides, plus pre-event music and a finish-line after-party with food and beer.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

A fourth annual 5K trail run/walk at Fillmore County Park on September 12, 2026, honoring 9/11 victims, veterans and first responders. The unpaved course includes a finisher medal for all and directs proceeds to local AED purchases.

Perrysburg Township 5K is a community 3.1 mile run and walk at Cardinal Aggregates Quarry in Perrysburg, OH, on September 12, 2026. The program includes a kids race, race t-shirt, refreshments, and varied registration fee tiers.

A two loop trail race of 6.2 miles at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan. The 10K is part of a weekend of farm events that also includes a 5K, a double 5K/10K and a kids run.

Experience the natural beauty of Oak Openings Metropark with a 25k or 5k trail race. Support global health initiatives while navigating scenic forests and prairies on a professionally timed course.