Trail Running calendar near Howell 2026-2027

Run a scenic 3.2 mile trail race around Lake Walden to support the Hartland Area Project. Enjoy a historic resort setting with old school timing and post race raffle prizes for all participants.

A fall trail event at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing on November 1, 2026 featuring a 5K and a free 1 mile Muskrat Mile, with natural-surface trails and proceeds supporting outdoor science education.

Bonfyre Trail Fest is a fall trail running event at the DTE Energy Foundation Trail in Waterloo State Recreation Area in Chelsea, MI. Races are 5M, 10M and 15M, with marked aid, finish food, a post-race bonfire, live music and a beer garden..

A 22 hour awareness and fundraising event in Canton, MI, with in person and virtual options. Participants loop a roughly 1 mile paved course at Heritage Park, choose their own pace, and support veteran charities.

Two days of trail racing at Stony Creek Metropark with distances from 2 miles to a half marathon plus a virtual option. A both days bundle gives custom gloves, a free drink coupon, and unique medals that fit together.

Experience a post Thanksgiving trail tradition at Proud Lake State Park with half marathon and 7.5 mile distances. Run or ruck through scenic Michigan forests and enjoy post race campfires and hot cocoa.

Celebrate the year’s end with a 5K trail run through Rochester. Enjoy a run on the Clinton River Trail followed by artisan awards and pizza in the comfort of a heated indoor facility.

A winter trail event in Holly, MI offering on-site and virtual 8-hour options plus 5k, 10k and a 4.17-mile loop with Backyard and continuous formats on a technical single-track course.

A winter trail event at Island Lake State Recreation Area on Feb 13, 2027 offering a 13.1 mile Half Marathon and a 5 Mile with run and ruck divisions. Virtual and economy options are available and ruck entries have specific weight requireme..

A winter trail event at Deep Lake Campground on February 20, 2027, offering a Half Marathon and a 5 Mile run with a river crossing and a ruck option. Adding 0.25 miles lets participants avoid the river crossing.

A timed 5K on grass and dirt trails plus an untimed one mile run and a virtual 5K at Columbus Park that supports a Michigan animal rescue foundation. Team fundraising, prize drawings, and finisher medals are included.