Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2026-2027

Lakeside Loops is a July 8, 2026 trail event at Stony Creek Metropark offering 5K and 10K run options plus a community 10K ruck, with finish medals, chip timing, and a post race cookout at Eastwood Beach.

Trail races at Cannonsburg Ski Area offering 5K, 10K, 25K and 50K options on loops that include single track and a ski hill section. A tech shirt is included for registrations made by June 25 and registration closes July 9.

A 5k mud and obstacle run at Baja Acres near Birch Run in Millington, Michigan, held in July 2026 with family and adult waves. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults a photo ID; spectators pay a $10 festival access fee.

Ionia Free Fair 5k in Ionia, Michigan on July 16, 2026 offers 5 km and 1 mile distances on a course that connects two trail systems and runs through the Free Fair. Prizes include top five overall and age category medals.

A three day, ten person relay across Michigan that supports the Michigan Special Olympics and local organizations. The 2026 race runs July 17 to 19 and will include returning winners in the Mixed and Open divisions.

A weekend of obstacle-course racing at Cannonsburg Ski Area near Grand Rapids, featuring a 5 km Sprint, 10 km Super, and a 1–3 km kids race across trails, climbs, water crossings, and built obstacles.

A backyard ultra in Holly, Michigan where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one remains. The course mixes technical single track, park road night loops, camping, and on-site parking.

Team based cross country meet on a 5K course at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids. Includes team and individual registration, a free untimed 1 mile community run and awards sponsored by Gazelle Sports.

A 5K chip timed trail run and an untimed kids and adults fun run at Montrose Orchards on July 25, 2026, with shirts, medals, photos, awards for the 5K, and post race refreshments.

Muddy Princess Michigan is a women only 5K obstacle mud run at Rouch Off-Road Vehicle Park on July 26, 2026. The course includes 18 plus obstacles and welcomes women aged 7 and up to run, jog or walk in a non competitive setting.

Three Wednesday evening 5K trail runs at Bloomer Park in Rochester Hills, MI, with chip timing, light post-run refreshments on two dates, a series finisher medal, and a post-series cookout. Single race and full series entry options are avai..

The 16th annual Mattawan Wildcat Road & Trail 5K features a mixed road and trail course across the Mattawan campus with more paved sections and a loop around the new track and stadium. Food and drinks follow the race and dogs are not al..

Experience a point to point journey through the Michigan wilderness on the Waterloo Pinckney Trail. Run through forests and meadows before celebrating at a finish line party hosted by Sandhill Crane Vineyards.

Horning Farms Hustle pairs a scenic 5k and a 1 mile fun run on a working dairy farm in Manchester Michigan. Routes pass crop fields and calves, with medals for all and T shirts for paid entries.

A trail event at Midland City Forest offering 10K, 5K run and walk, and a one mile walk with optional dog participation on leash. The off-road course runs through woods, creeks, bridges, and a mix of two-track and single-track trails.

Trail runs of 3.5 miles and 7 miles at Seven Lakes State Park with chip timing, shirts, medals and age-group awards; a virtual 5K option includes shipped race items and a finisher medal.

Trail runs and ruck challenges on Riley Trails in Holland, MI on Aug 15, 2026 with multiple distances and aid stations every four miles. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project and packet pick up is at Benjamin's Hope.

A community running event at Independence Oaks featuring a 5K and a Cat Walk 1K with pets welcome, on-site family activities, participant medals, and fundraising for two local animal rescues.

A 5k fitness race in Owosso that alternates running segments with functional fitness tests, offered in a prescribed competitive division and a flexible Good Time division. Heats are small and awards and event tanks are provided.

East Lansing event on August 23, 2026 with a timed 5k on mostly grass trails and an untimed 1 mile fun run for kids. Hosted by the East Lansing Educational Foundation; registration fees apply.