Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2025-2026

Trails to Hope Turkey Trot - Belmont, MI Trails to Hope Turkey Trot is a trail running event organized by Trails to Hope, a 501c3 organization that raises money for local charities. The event is held at Cannonsburg Ski Area, 6800 Cannonsbur..

Thighs B4 Pies is a Thanksgiving morning run/walk held in Fremont, Indiana, near Pokagon State Park. Participants tackle roughly 3.88 miles (6.24 km) of trail, with the option to extend their distance if desired. The course starts and finis..

Turkey Trail Trot & The Leftovers Race is a two-day Thanksgiving trail running event at Stony Creek Metropark in Shelby Township, Michigan. Thursday offers a Half Marathon plus 6ish Mile, 4 Mile, and 2 Mile courses; Friday adds 6ish Mile, 4..

The 17th Annual Gobbler Gallop Trail Run/Walk is a Thanksgiving morning event held in Saginaw, Michigan, featuring a 1 Mile Youth Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk. The 5K course is a single loop on a scenic, wooded trail along the Tittabawassee..

The Twisted Trail 15K is part of a multi-distance running event held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, featuring 5K, 10K, 15K, and a free 1-mile race. Taking place on trails at Ken-O-Sha along Plaster Creek, the 15K consists of three laps of a 5K..

Enjoy scenic woods at Black Toenail Friday Half Marathon or 7.5 Mile at Proud Lake on Nov 28, 2025. In person or virtual entries include a tech shirt, post race food and Trivium series points toward a Mega Medal.

Bad Santa Trail 5K takes place at Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Michigan. The course blends dirt and blacktop trails with rolling hills, offering a festive 5K run or walk through winter scenery. Trail conditions can include snow, ice..

Event GOODBYE25 is scheduled for Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in downtown Rochester, Michigan. The event features a 5K run/walk that follows an out-and-back route along the Clinton River Trail. Organizers note this is the 11th year of the..

Join the Yankee Springs Winter Challenge on January 3, 2026 for scenic, rolling single track around Long Lake with distances from 5k to 50k. Register early for a crew neck or buff and earn a snow globe finisher award.

Winterläufe - The Winter Race is an annual 8K running and walking event held in Frankenmuth, Michigan, hosted by the Frankenmuth Jaycees. Scheduled for February 7, 2026, this 17th edition offers an out-and-back course through the scenic, sn..

Event overview Winter Trail Fest Eastside is a trail race at Island Lake State Recreation Area in Brighton, MI on February 14, 2026. The event offers on-site and virtual options and includes separate ruck divisions in addition to the standa..

Winter Trail Fest Westside offers a winter trail Half Marathon (13.1 miles) and a 5 Mile option, with optional ruck categories, at Yankee Springs in Middleville, Michigan. The course runs through the Yankee Springs Rec Area near Deep Lake C..

HOOTIE HOO 8K Trail & 5K Paved takes place at River Bends Park in Shelby Township, Michigan, offering two distances on two terrains: an 8K trail run and a 5K paved run/walk. The atmosphere is welcoming and spring-forward, inviting participa..

Run the inaugural Badlands Race Series at Island Lake Recreation Area in Brighton MI on May 16 and 17. Night and day trail races include Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K of two loops, and Daybreak 50K with tech hoody and finisher medal.

Run the Huron 100, a point to point trail through nine parks in the Huron River Watershed, with 100 and 50 mile options over rolling wooded terrain. A supported, sustainability minded event with aid stations and shuttle service.

Summer Trail Fest Ultra at Sleepy Hollow State Park in Laingsburg, Michigan, offers three distances: 50K, Half Marathon, and 5 Mile. The course is 90% scenic, well-groomed trails with clear markings and a supportive trail community, paired..

Run or hike the hilly dirt and rooty single track at Robinette's Apple Haus and Winery in Grand Rapids, with 5K, 9K, 9K RUCK and 18K options. Enjoy a scenic course, finisher tee and medal, and bring your own water.

Ode to Laz in Holly MI is a Last Person Standing backyard ultra where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Enjoy technical singletrack, night laps and a champion varsity jacket for the winner.