Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2026-2027

Trail races at Independence Oaks County Park on May 9, 2026 offering 2.3-mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options. In-person entries include chip timing, a race shirt, finisher medal, and age-group awards.

A flat 3.1 miles along the Lansing River Trail finishing near Jackson Field on May 9, 2026. Registration includes a medal, t shirt, festival entry and a 12oz pour; festival entry requires being 21 plus with photo ID.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan that raises funds for Chelsea Track & Field. Registration runs Jan 26 to May 9 with a $25 fee and on site late registration the morning of the race.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI include two night events and an overnight 100K that uses two loops of the 50K course. The inaugural event has a 450 runner cap and a total prize purse of $9,750.

Trail races at Upland Hills Farm in Oxford, MI include 1 Mile, 5K and 10K courses with student involvement, timing services, finisher medals and t-shirts, plus an end-of-race raffle supporting the school fundraiser.

A community oriented, non competitive 5K on the Bath Cross Country Course honoring a longtime local teacher, with free student participation and proceeds supporting an annual memorial scholarship.

A weekend of single-track trail racing at Long Lake Outdoor Center near Middleville, MI, offering 10K (Friday night), 25K, 50K and 100K on Saturday, with on-site cabins and a race shirt included if registered by May 1.

STADIUMTREK West Ottawa on May 29, 2026 challenges participants to complete 14,000 steps within a three hour window to earn 14ER status. Individual and relay entries are offered with team rules and a registration fee.

A community 5K along the Lansing River Trail starting at Lansing Shuffle on May 31, 2026, organized by the Ingham County Bar Association Young Lawyers Section. Entry includes a t-shirt if registered by May 13 and a $10 Lansing Shuffle gift..

A 2.25 miles loop run or walk through Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park on Global Running Day. Registration fees support the Harris Nature Center Foundation and kids 10 and under are free.

Point to point trail races of 100 and 50 miles through the Huron River Watershed in southeast Michigan on June 6, 2026. Courses cross multiple regional parks, mostly singletrack, with substantial elevation and set time cutoffs.

Spring R&R in Metamora, Michigan on June 6, 2026 combines gravel bike races and 5k and 10k runs with timed events, awards, food and drink, and camping, raising funds for youth outdoor recreation through Crank 4 A Cause.

Experience a scenic 4.5 mile route through Imlay City on the Polly Ann Trail. This event takes participants through a loop of local trails and rural roads starting and ending near the high school.

Tough Mudder Michigan on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, MI offers 5K and 15K courses plus an Infinity option and a spectator Mudder Village. Finishers receive medals, shirts, headbands and a complimentary finisher drink.

Experience smooth singletrack trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with distances ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy a supported course with generous cutoffs and a post race BBQ celebration in Laingsburg.

A 5K on the Tractor Trail at Spicer Orchards in Fenton MI with in person, kids and virtual options. The in person race is chip timed and finishers can choose sweet cider or hard cider for those 21 and older.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A trail race linking Grand River Park and Grand Ravines Park via the Idema Explorers Trail on June 20, 2026. Offers 10K, 5K and a 1 Mile kids run on mixed paved and natural trail surfaces.

Wicked Worm is a technical trail event at Robinette’s Apple Haus on June 20, 2026, offering a 10K plus looped 6- and 12-hour formats with aid stations, post-race food, and limited fields.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.