Trail Running calendar near Interlochen 2026-2027

A team-based trail relay on June 19-20, 2026 at Hanson Hills Recreation Area featuring smooth single-track trails, multiple team formats and pricing, Ragnar Village camping and glamping, and on-site amenities.

A Last Runner Standing mile loop at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, MI, limited to 100 runners. The woodsy one mile loop has 150 feet of gain and a 20 minute loop time limit; proceeds support Montcalm/Mecosta Youth For Christ.

A 7.2 mile point to point run, walk or bike along The Edge Pathway from Hardy Dam to Croton Dam, finishing at DuChemin Park in Newaygo. Shuttle service, post-event awards, snacks and a T-shirt are provided.

A July 4 running event at Fife Lake Elementary School offering 10K, 5K run, and 5K walk. The 10K follows the lake shoreline while the 5K courses run through downtown during local July 4 activities.

A 5K run/walk along the Bear River in Petoskey, Michigan, featuring a footbridge and riverside gravel trail with a shaded final mile; proceeds support the Northern Michigan Cancer Crusaders and awards are given by age division.

A late July trail weekend at Jazz Blueberry Farm featuring a 5K run walk, 10K run, 1 mile run and a 24 hour team relay with cross country style trails and onsite camping for relay teams.

A family-friendly Glitter Run at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord, MI, featuring a scenic 5K and a one-mile Community Loop through lavender fields. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co.'s outreach and scholarship programs.

A *5K* trail race on White Cloud High School’s cross country course, routed through woods and fields with both flat and hilly sections. The event is held at the elementary school behind the high school in White Cloud, Michigan.

A one mile, four lap track event at Curtis Field in Petoskey on August 1, 2026 combining walking lunges, bear crawls, a farmer carry and a final running lap; two divisions and awards for top finishers.

A trail event at Mt McSauba in Charlevoix on August 8, 2026, featuring a 6K course with steep climbs and single track plus a 1K kids run. Proceeds support loon protection and local outdoor education.

Trail races on August 29 and 30, 2026 offering 50 Mile, 50K, 26.2 Mile and 13.1 Mile distances. Registration is closed and a wait list will be available; organizers state the race includes notably large finisher medals.

A trail race around Boardman Lake in Traverse City offering 4 miles, 8 miles, and a two person relay on mostly paved trails with some boardwalks and bridges. All finishers receive a technical running cap and a bowl from Playa Bowls.

Trail runs at Peace Ranch near Traverse City include a 5K on packed sand roads and a 10K on varied forest trails. The event is dog friendly and supports New Veterans Retreat Services and the Mustang Rehab Program.

Trail races in Big Rapids, Michigan through the Manistee National Forest with 15-mile, 45K and 50-mile options. Courses include forested single-track, a Powerlines section and staffed aid stations; registration closes Sep 25.

A multi-distance community race in Thompsonville, Michigan featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run on the Betsie Valley Trail and ballfield. A portion of proceeds supports the Friends of the Betsie Valley Trail.

An October ultra across Michigan's Lower Peninsula with point to point 100 mile and 100K courses between Petoskey and Alpena, a Sunday 50K out and back from Alpena, and a 100 mile relay. Aid stations occur every 5 to 8 miles.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

A daylong running event covering 50 miles through Door County, Wisconsin during peak fall color. Runners may compete solo or on teams of two to five, and the course has nine aid stations plus a post race buffet with drinks and pizza.

Cross country ski races at Hanson Hills Recreation Area in Grayling, Michigan, featuring timed 22 km, 11 km and 5 km events with chip timing, loop courses, awards and posted results.

The 50th annual North American Vasa is a two day festival of cross country ski and fat tire bike races at Timber Ridge Resort in Traverse City, running Feb 14 to 15, 2026, with classic and freestyle formats plus youth, adaptive, and fatbike..