Trail Running calendar near Ionia 2025-2026

Join the Humane Hustle 2025 on November 8 at Cannonsburg Ski Area to run or walk in support of the Humane Society of West Michigan. Enjoy a family friendly day with adoptable animals, activities and a 5K or 1 mile walk while helping care fo..

Hit the trails at the 13th annual Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Muskegon. Scenic paths through Hoffmaster State Park end at the Gillette Visitor Center, ideal for trail runners and nature fans.

Celebrate fall at Turkey Trails in Hawk Island Park, Lansing on November 8, 2025 with 1 mile, 5k, 10k and Kids Dash plus virtual and Volunteer then Run options. Timed 5k and 10k offer chip timing, age group awards, and finisher swag.

The Dirty Duel is a lively trail race at Robinette's Trails near Grand Rapids with two short but punchy courses featuring sand dunes, a corn maze and off trail sections. Reward yourself with cider, donuts and a unique buff or wooden medal.

Run the trails at Trails to Hope Turkey Trot in Belmont, Michigan, a Thanksgiving fundraiser supporting local charities. Choose 5K, 10K or three hour solo and team relays and earn a long sleeve shirt and handmade wooden medal.

Join the Crooked Canter on Nov 22, 2025 in Dexter MI at Crooked Lake Campground for a friendly group trail run with a low $5 entry. Pick one or many loops on hilly, rooty trails, then enjoy a bonfire, food, and prizes for fastest and most l..

Join the Gobbler Gallop on Thanksgiving Day for a family friendly 1 mile youth run and a scenic 5k along the Tittabawassee River. Finishers earn custom medals and quirky prizes while supporting Hawks Running Club.

Join the Run Muskegon Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Muskegon, MI for a lively 5K along the Lakeshore trail and a free kids fun run. Family friendly, stroller friendly, and supporting Kid's Food Basket with a small donation requested.

Join the Pewamo Westphalia Turkey Trot on November 27, 2025 in Westphalia MI for a scenic 5K run or walk on a new cross country course while supporting local student groups. Trophies and age group medals will honor top finishers.

Join ConfluxCity Brewing's Turkey Trot 5K and Family Fun Run in Portland MI on Thanksgiving morning for a festive run with shirts, snacks and a post run beer garden. Proceeds support Portland Public Schools and St Patrick’s School athletics..

Run the Ken O Sha trails along Plaster Creek at Twisted Trail, a looped course with 5K, 10K, 15K and a free 1 mile for all ages. Enjoy scenic fall trails, included shirts and friendly competition.

Kick off 2026 at Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on Jan 3 at Long Lake Outdoor Center with 50k, 25k, 10k and 5k on rolling wooded single track and lake views. Warm tent, aid stations and a snow globe finisher await.

Run a rugged loop trail race in Holly, MI on January 17, 2026 with on site 8 hour ultra, 10k, 5k and a 4.17 mile loop plus a virtual 8 hour option. Expect technical single track, serious climbing and finishers prizes.

Join the 17th annual Winterläufe in Frankenmuth on February 7, 2026 for a scenic out and back 8K run or walk that crosses the historic 1904 Gugel Bridge. Enjoy winter themed shirts, finisher medals, post race refreshments and awards for top..

Hit the winter trails at Island Lake on February 14, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile routes over rolling singletrack. Expect snow, ice, slush or mud and finishers get a race hoodie, medal and post race food.

Tackle winter singletrack at Yankee Springs on Feb 21, 2026 with Half Marathon and 5 Mile races plus ruck and virtual options. Expect snow, mud and a river crossing, plus hoodies, medals, chip timing and post race food.

Run a scenic 5k through Robinette's vineyard trails finishing at the winery, chip timed with a finisher medal. Enjoy a cotton tee, cider donut and post race cider pour, plus a signature glass for those 21 and older.

Join the Custer Trail Walk Run Roll on April 11, 2026 in Grand Rapids to support Benevolent Care at Clark. Enjoy a scenic community outing while helping raise funds for the Clark Foundation.

Experience hilly, scenic loops at the 39th Trail Weekend in Pinckney State Recreation Area. Distances 5M to 50K, with medals, finish food, beer, bonfires, music and part of fees donated to a memorial fund.

Run under the stars and into sunrise at the inaugural Badlands Race Series in Island Lake Recreation Area. Choose Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, or the Daybreak 50K for scenic, challenging trails, tech hoody, and finisher medals.