Trail Running calendar near Ishpeming 2026-2027

A 12 and 24 hour endurance run on a 3.68 mile loop at Keweenaw Mountain Lodge in Copper Harbor, Michigan. Teams or solo runners alternate on course while passing wooded trails, a historic golf course and views of Brockway Mountain and Lake..

A sequence of five monthly trail races in Marquette from May to September, followed by a 10K championship in October. Free registration opens April 1 and scoring uses a proportional points system based on each race winner's time.

A six-race trail running series from May to October 2026, featuring five monthly trail races at local trailheads and a 10K championship in Marquette, free registration, and a proportional scoring system with a 15-point maximum for winners.

A multi-month trail series based in Houghton, with monthly races May through September and a championship in October in Marquette. Distances range from 3 miles to 10K and scoring is proportional based on each race’s winning time.

Trail race south of Munising, Michigan, offering 50K and 27K routes through high country and remote river valleys. The 50K includes about 26 miles of single track plus dirt forest roads with frequent ascents and descents.

Trail races near Munising, Michigan following the North Country Trail into Rock River Canyon Wilderness. Two distances available with extensive single track and vehicle accessible aid stations.

A three-day mountain bike and trail running festival at Marquette South Trails featuring events from youth runs to enduro, downhill, and cross country, with timed seeding and podium categories. Proceeds support NTN singletrack trail buildin..

A community Independence Day event in Ishpeming with a 5K fun run and a 1K walk on the Al Quaal trail network, each with its own registration window and entry fee.

A weekend trail festival in Copper Harbor, Michigan featuring races from a 2 km junior run to a 25 km adventure course. Multiple age group awards, weekend combined awards and door prizes are part of the event.

Trail races on Grand Island in Lake Superior offering 50K, marathon and half marathon distances. The course follows the island perimeter and Tombolo with shoreline views, sandstone cliffs, hardwood forests and mixed trail surfaces.

Stair and trail races on Giant Pine Mountain in Iron Mountain, Michigan. Multiple distances are offered, with Deuce as two repeats and Extreme as four repeats; new trail-run options debut in 2026. Chip timed with overall and event times.

Trail event in Marquette on August 14-15, 2026 featuring 50K, 50-mile and 1-mile races; limited entries and a cupless aid station policy mean runners must carry their own hydration.

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.

A self-supported mountain-bike and trail weekend in Marquette County with multiple run and bike distances. Marji Camp offers coached pre-event rides and community camping while the main events emphasize independent navigation and preparedne..

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.

A 5K trail run/walk in Powers, Michigan on October 11, 2026, held on wooded trails to raise funds for people in the mountains of Honduras; registration runs Jan 13 to Oct 10 with a $40 fee.

A fully supported trail ultramarathon at Michigan Tech Tech Trails offering 25k and 50K looped courses. The event features marked trails, multiple aid stations with mandatory check ins, drop bag access, and enforced time limits for each dis..

A multi-distance cross-country ski event organized by the Noquemanon Trail Network with in-person and virtual options, timed results, aid stations, and defined safety and waxing policies.