Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2026-2027

Celebrate spring with a choice of runs at River Bends Park. Choose an 8 km trail race, a 5 km paved run/walk, or tackle both in the Hoot X 2 challenge. The event features team spirit recognition, participant swag, and awards across multiple..

Run or walk through scenic vineyards at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery. This timed 5k features cider donuts, hard cider for adults, and a bottle opener finisher medal for all participants.

The Kal-Haven Trail Run is a scenic ultra-distance and relay event on the Kal-Haven Trail State Park. Choose from a solo ~33.5-mile ultra, a two-person relay, or a team of 3-6 runners. All finishers receive a medal on this gently downhill r..

The Spring Trail Trot is a flat, well-marked 5k trail run/walk around Lake Lansing North. All participants receive a T-shirt, sticker, and finisher patch, with chip timing and age group awards. The pet-friendly event also features a vehicle..

The Nathan Memorial 5k offers a trail run and walk through beautiful apple orchards. This charity event honors a legacy of kindness and supports a local family. Bring the whole family for a day that includes kids' activities and community s..

Trail Weekend at Pinckney State Recreation Area on April 25, 2026 features looped trail courses on Potawatomi and Crooked Lake Trails with distances from 5M to 50K, finisher medals, and a post-race party with bonfires and music.

Run or walk a 5K trail event at Midland City Forest, with or without your dog. This chip-timed fundraiser for the Great Lakes Bay Animal Society offers medals, aid stations, and a stroller-friendly course. Kids 6 and under participate free.

Experience the dirt trails of northern Oakland County with a 30K, 15K, or 4 Mile run through Addison Oaks and Bald Mountain. This event features single track paths, finisher medals, and a post race celebration.

Run the scenic trails of Independence Oaks County Park at the Crooked Lake Trail Run. Choose from a flat 2.3-mile loop, a rolling 5K, or a challenging 10K on well-maintained paths. Your registration supports the Trecho Fitness Foundation.

Enjoy an outdoor festival at Jackson Field featuring a 5 km run and over 300 craft beverages. Experience live music and local food in downtown Lansing while supporting Michigan river conservation.

Run a cross country 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan on May 9, 2026. This second annual event supports the Chelsea Track & Field Teams and aims to become a major community tradition. Lace up for a scenic run and a great cause.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton Michigan, including two night events and a daytime 50K. The series is capped at 450 runners and carries a total prize purse of $9,750.

Explore the trails of Upland Hills Farm and Bald Mountain State Recreation Area. This school fundraiser features a 1-mile, 5K, and 10K run with student-made medals for all. Enjoy free snacks, a raffle, and a festive farm atmosphere.

A free, community 5K run/walk on the Bath Cross Country Course, honoring teacher Judy House. The event kicks off summer and raises funds for a memorial scholarship benefiting local students.

A weekend trail race at Yankee Springs on May 29 and 30, 2026, with 10K Friday night plus 25K, 50K and 100K on Saturday. Lodging and included race shirts are available at the Long Lake Outdoor Center.

Run or walk along the scenic Lansing River Trail in this 11th annual 5K event supported by the Ingham County Bar Association. Enjoy chip timing, team competitions, and post race refreshments at Lansing Shuffle.

Celebrate Global Running Day with a 2.25 mile loop through the scenic forests and wetlands of the Harris Nature Center. This family friendly trail run supports local nature education and conservation projects along the Red Cedar River.

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.

The Spring R & R will take place in Metamora on Saturday 6 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 63 miles.

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.