Trail Running calendar near Ishpeming 2026-2027

Experience a 20K freestyle nordic ski challenge on the technical trails of Copper Harbor. Choose between a competitive race wave or a relaxed touring wave through beautiful Michigan winter landscapes.

Experience the wild backcountry of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at the Rock River Canyon Trail Runs. Featuring scenic single track through remote river valleys, this event offers 50k and 27k distances for trail enthusiasts.

Experience the wild backcountry of Michigan's Upper Peninsula at Rock River Canyon. Run through remote river valleys and high country on scenic single track trails near Munising.

Experience the perimeter trail of Grand Island in Lake Superior. The course features stunning shoreline views, sandstone cliffs, and a mix of single-track and forested paths. Choose from 50K, marathon, or half marathon distances.

Challenge yourself on the stairs of Giant Pine Mountain. Choose from a single climb, multiple repeats, or a new combination with a trail run. This chip-timed event in Iron Mountain offers different formats for testing your endurance.

The Marquette Trail 50 features 50K and 50 Mile races on marked trails in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. This volunteer-run event offers a cupless race with supported aid stations. Proceeds benefit local trail networks.

Experience the scenic trails of Iron Mountain at the Lake Antoine Classic. Choose between running, walking, or cycling distances in this community event supporting the Special Olympics.

Experience a 24 hour backyard ultra through the scenic woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on wide ski trails and singletrack to push your personal limits in a supportive forest setting.

Experience a beautiful 5k trail run or walk through the woods of Michigan's Upper Peninsula while raising funds for mountain communities in Honduras.

The Keweenaw Ultramarathon offers a 50K and 25K on the scenic trails of Michigan Tech in Houghton. The community-supported event features a looped course with multiple aid stations. Strict time limits are in place, with all runners finishin..