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 multirace trail series in Marquette with five monthly events May through September and a 10K championship in October. Races are free to enter and scored by a proportional system based on each race winning 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 5K run and 1K walk on July 4, 2026 in Ishpeming, Michigan, meeting at Ishpeming High School and using the Iron Ore Heritage Trail. Registration runs May 1 to July 4 with fees of $20 for the 5K and $15 for the 1K.

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.

A trail ultramarathon in Marquette, MI on August 14-15, 2026 offering 50M and 50K races plus a Friday evening one mile for kids. The single track courses climb four named peaks with views of Lake Superior.

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 trail running weekend near Marquette, Michigan featuring a half marathon, 5K, 5 mile hike and a free 1 mile kids race along Lake Superior. Packet pickup at South Beach and Little Presque Isle; parking is limited.

A multi-distance, self-supported endurance event in Marquette County with camping, coached prep rides, mandatory GPS navigation, undisclosed checkpoints, and formats from short to 200 mile coverage across September 18 to 20, 2026.

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.