Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2026-2027

A 5k trail run at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Middleville, Michigan, featuring single track, fields, and gravel roads as part of Dirtfest Weekend. Completing this run plus two other Dirty Mitten events earns a commemorative piece of swag.

The Kingsbury Cougar Mudder will take place in Oxford Township on Friday 25 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A looped trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Area featuring 100 mile and 50 mile ultra options with large elevation gain, plus 10K and 20K single track races; aid station and crew access each loop, participant fields are limited.

A family-friendly orchard trail event on September 26, 2026 at Diehl's Cider Mill featuring a 5K and 1 mile fun run, race shirts, medals, free cider and donuts, and additional Ciderfest activities.

A chip timed trail event at Camp Skyline in Almont featuring a 5K and a 1 mile course across wooded trails, fields, and a private dirt road. Post race snacks, s'mores, and awards for top finishers are included.

Trail races at Orion Oaks County Park on September 27, 2026, include a two loop half marathon, a 5K, a capped 5K doggie division, and virtual options with the same race swag.

Experience a scenic 5K trail run or walk through pine forests and restored prairies in Lowell. Enjoy live folk and rock music along the route followed by fresh homemade cinnamon rolls.

A trail running event in Middleville, MI on October 3, 2026, offering 10K, 25K and 50K looped courses on rolling single track with camping options and an included tech shirt or buff.

Trail running through Fenn Valley vineyards on October 3, 2026, with a timed, challenging 5K and an untimed 1 mile course amid harvest sights and smells.

Test your endurance at this 24 hour event featuring a scenic 3.1 mile loop through rolling hills and forest trails. Enjoy full support with an extensive aid station and on site camping while supporting the Lions Bear Lake Blind Camp.

Experience a scenic run or walk through the wooded trails and gravel roads of Fitzgerald Park. This event features a diverse course across grass and varying elevations with professional timing and age group awards.

A community event in Kentwood with a professionally timed 5K trail race and a 1-mile kids run raising funds for families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases.

A community trail event on October 10, 2026 in Holland, Michigan honoring first responders and people affected by cancer. Options include a 5K Run or Walk and a 2K Walk on a scenic course that includes a hill.

A charity race at Moose Ridge Golf Course in South Lyon with a 1K kids run and a 5K run/walk supporting the Rogel Cancer Center Breast Cancer Program. Registration includes a commemorative hat and finisher medal; donuts and cider follow the..

Trail races of 2.5, 5.5 and 8.5 miles at Independence Oaks Park in Clarkston, Michigan on October 10, 2026, featuring wooded trails around Crooked Lake, participant shirts and medals, and awards by overall place and age group.

A professionally timed 5K trail race in Kentwood on October 10, 2026, supporting families of children under 21 with neuromuscular and degenerative diseases; includes Captain and Angel registrations and volunteer roles.

A community 5K cross-country run at Portage on October 10, 2026, using the local high school course. Pre-registration includes a race t-shirt; top 50 finishers receive medals.

A 5K trail race at Fallasburg Park in Lowell, MI on October 11, 2026, featuring fast, flowy trails, a historic covered bridge and riverside running. Chip timing is used and postrace donuts and cider are provided.

A trail 5k run/walk at Birchfield Park in Holt on October 17, 2026, with age group awards, guaranteed shirts while supplies last, group pricing options, and proceeds benefiting Island City Academy.

A community event on the Shiawassee River Trail offering a 5k and a 1.5 mile walk, post-event coffee, music and bonfires, participant shirts and mugs, age group awards, and professional timing.