Trail Running calendar near Ionia 2025-2026

Run the Trail Town 5K or 10K along the Lansing River Trail on June 27, 2026, starting at Potter Park and professionally timed. Enjoy riverside scenery, race awards, and help support Friends of the Lansing Regional Trails.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run the Mattawan Wildcat Road and Trail 5K through neighborhood streets and scenic wooded trails, finishing on school grounds with a festive community vibe. All finishers earn medals and proceeds support Brainstrong education programs.

Hit the trails at Midland City Forest for the Dirty Dog Trail Run, with 10K, 5K and a one mile walk through woods, creeks and bridges. Dogs on leash are welcome and proceeds benefit Shelterhouse and SOS Animal Rescue.

Explore scenic trails at Seven Lakes State Park on Aug 15 with 7 mile, 3.5 mile or virtual options through hardwood forest and lakeside rolling terrain. Chip timed finish, tech shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments.

Run the inaugural Crusader Cross Country Classic in Muskegon on Aug 22, 2026 a fun community 5k with a stadium finish. Open to high school teams, alumni and locals, the race has chip timing and supports MCC running programs.

Run Woodstock is a multi day trail running festival near Gregory, Michigan in September 2026 featuring races from kids fun runs to 100 mile ultras, plus music, yoga, camping and on site community activities. Registration opens 12/1/25.

Take on the Mt Baldhead Challenge in Saugatuck, Michigan with a 10K plus or half marathon course that winds through trails, dunes and downtown streets. Both routes include the iconic 302 step climb and finish in Coghlin Park.

Test your legs on steep everesting loops and wooded single track at Midwest Everest, a two day trail race at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. Choose from 100 mile, 50 mile, Sunrise 20K or Sunset 10K and earn finisher swag includin..

Join Lori's Voice on September 26, 2026 in Kentwood for a timed 5K and a Kid's Run, Roll and Stroll. Enjoy a community morning while supporting families of children with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

Hit the trails at the 9th annual Timber Trails 5K at Fitzgerald Park on October 10, a scenic grass, gravel and wooded course with rolling hills and live timing. All ages welcome and proceeds support Eaton County trail development.

Join the Shauna Smith Heroes 5K Trail Run or 2K Trail Walk in Holland, MI to support local families affected by cancer. Enjoy scenic trails, community spirit and honor a loved one while raising funds for Shields of Hope.

Join the Waldenwoods Turkey Trot, a scenic 5K around Lake Walden at Waldenwoods Resort in Howell MI on Sunday November 1 2026. All proceeds benefit Hartland Area Project and runners get a shirt, goodie bag and raffle chances.

Woldumar Trail Run on Sunday November 1, 2026 offers a scenic natural 5K and a family friendly Muskrat Mile at Woldumar Nature Center in Lansing. Proceeds support environmental education and participants receive finisher medallions.

Hit the dirt at Robinette's Trails for the Dirty Duel in Grand Rapids where runners choose a short brutal 3.1 miles (5K) or a tougher 3.4 mile course. Presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports, this trail race mixes fierce competition with go..