Trail Running calendar near Ionia 2025-2026

The Yankee Springs Trail Run, held May 30-31, 2025, takes place at the Long Lake Outdoor Center in Middleville, Michigan. This challenging event offers multiple race distances: 10k, 25k, 50k, and 100k, all on scenic single-track trails featuring significant elevation gains and technical terrain with..

The Huron 100 is an endurance running event held in Grass Lake, Michigan, featuring a 100-mile race and a 50-mile option called the Waterloo-Pinckney 50. Both are point-to-point courses traversing the Huron River Watershed, covering multiple state recreation areas, metroparks, and a county park. The..

The Summer Trail Fest Ultra (STFU) is an annual trail running event held at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan. It features a 50K ultra, half marathon, and 5-mile race on 90% well-groomed, scenic trails. The course is mostly flat and heavily marked, with frequent aid stations, making i..

The Wicked Worm Trail Races are held on the technical trails at Robinette’s Apple Haus in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event features multiple race options, including a 10K, a 6-hour, and a 12-hour race, with the latter two capped at 50 participants each. Races run through scenic orchard areas and se..

The Jordan Lake Trail Run/Walk is a scenic event held in Lake Odessa, Michigan, starting at Lakewood Middle School. The course winds through the picturesque Jordan Lake Trail, offering participants a beautiful country view before returning to the school. The event features a 5K distance suitable for..

The Grand Explorers' Trail Race is a family-friendly running event taking place in Jenison, Michigan, on June 21, 2025. Participants can choose from various events, including a 1-Mile Fun Run for Kids, 5K and 10K Run/Walk options, as well as virtual races. The course showcases the scenic beauty of t..

Two Hats One Mile is an endurance running event held at Two Hats Ranch near Big Rapids, Michigan. Scheduled for June 28, 2025, this unique race challenges participants to complete repeated one-mile loops on a private, woodsy trail course featuring a 150-foot elevation gain, runnable sections, and a..

The Ionia Free Fair 5K will take place in Ionia on Thursday 10 July 2025. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Dirty Burg is a trail running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Area in Belmont, Michigan. It features distances of 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K, with courses centered around a scenic 10K loop that includes approximately 5.5 miles of rolling single-track trails and a challenging 0.7-mile run up and down th..

The Ode to Laz Michigan Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Holly State Recreation Area in Holly, Michigan. Participants run a 4.167-mile trail loop featuring about 350 feet of climbing, combining technical single track, moderate hiking paths, and some pavement. The race follo..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers a scenic and challenging experience with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K trail runs/hikes, and a 9K RUCK event. The course features dirt and rooty single-track trails with a hilly terrain, including a 500-..

The Jazz Blueberry Trail Run is an annual running event held at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby Township, Michigan. The event features multiple race distances including a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, and a 1-mile fun run, all conducted on a cross-country style course consisting of trails, grass, and dirt p..

The Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K is an exciting running event that combines both road and trail running, taking place at Mattawan High School. Participants will navigate a course that includes paved roads and a half-mile wooded trail featuring various terrains. The event promotes community engag..

The Riley Trails Marathon is an annual running event held in Holland, Michigan, featuring a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, and a 4-person relay. The race takes place on a scenic course that starts and finishes at Benjamin's Hope, with runners completing loops at Riley Trails. The event emphasize..

Run Woodstock is a vibrant running festival set in a picturesque 140-acre forest and beach area in Michigan, taking place on September 5-6, 2025. The event features a variety of races, including the Hippie Half, Mellow Marathon, and the Hallucination 100 Mile, catering to runners of all levels. Part..

The Mt. Baldhead Challenge is a premier multi-terrain race held in Saugatuck, Michigan, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2025. Participants can choose between a 10K+ (approximately 7 miles) and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), both featuring scenic woodland trails, sand dunes, and stunning waterfron..

The Mud Creek Crawl Trail Run is a popular event held at Pine Haven Recreation Area in Sanford, MI, featuring challenging trail courses through natural terrain, including turf, sand, mud, roots, and rocks. The race offers both 5K and 10K options, with distinct courses marked by different colored fla..

The Hungerford Trail Races is a scenic trail running event held in the Manistee National Forest in northern Michigan. It features three race distances: 15 miles, 45K, and 50 miles, catering to runners of various skill levels. The course includes challenging terrain, winding single-tracks, and the no..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultramarathon event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Featuring a 100-mile race with over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, it is considered the toughest 100-mile run in West Michigan. The course includes numerous "everesting" loops up and down..

The Gwi-Zhetomen Ode 5K and 1 Mile Trail Challenge is a community event held in Hopkins, Michigan, at Camp Jijak. Scheduled for September 28, 2025, the event features a 5K run/walk starting at 9:00 am and a 1-mile trail challenge beginning at 10:30 am. Participants can also join the new 24 Miles in..