Trail Running calendar near Lansing 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail run through the hardwood forests and lakeside paths of Seven Lakes State Park with 7 mile and 3.5 mile course options.

Trail event at Riley Trails Park on August 15, 2026 offering a half marathon, 10K, and ruck division on wooded singletrack. Proceeds support the Egress Endurance Project's work with people recovering from addiction.

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.

Experience the Midland City Forest trails by day or night at the 10th annual Red Moon Trail Run. Choose from various distances marked by LED guides on a flat loop course with professional timing and finisher medals.

Run a scenic 12.5K on the flat, paved Flint River Trail past Mott Lake and Stepping Stone Falls. Registration includes chip timing, a finisher medal, and a custom shirt. The event starts at Bluebell Beach in Flint.

Run Woodstock is a two day trail running festival in Gregory, MI on September 11 and 12, 2026. It features races from 5 miles to 100 miles, on-site camping, live music and yoga, with finisher medals and event merchandise.

Experience several miles of fun at the Everett A. Cummings Center featuring mud pits and crawling obstacles. This non competitive event focuses on fun and includes a finisher medal and post race festival for all participants.

Experience the natural beauty and elevation of Hidden Lake Gardens at the 16th annual Run for the Hills. Choose from a timed 5K run or walking options on a scenic course in the heart of the Irish Hills.

Honor veterans and first responders at this annual 5K trail run through Fillmore County Park. Participants enjoy a timed unpaved course with finisher medals and proceeds benefiting local veteran services.

A two loop trail race of 6.2 miles at Uncle John's Cider Mill in St Johns, Michigan. The 10K is part of a weekend of farm events that also includes a 5K, a double 5K/10K and a kids run.

The Dirty Mitten Trail Run is a 5k trail event at YMCA Camp Manitou-Lin in Michigan. It features a mix of single-track, fields, and gravel roads. This run is part of a larger weekend of off-road events.

An annual September trail event on the Montcalm Community College Sidney campus featuring a 5K trail run or walk and a 10K run on the Kenneth J. Lehman Nature Trails, with proceeds supporting trail improvement and education.

Midwest Everest is a multi distance trail event at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan on Sept 26 to 27, 2026. It features a 100 mile course with over 30,000 feet gain, a 50 mile race, plus 10K and 20K options.

Trail runs through Diehl's orchard on September 26, 2026, offering 5K and 1 mile options with adult and youth categories, participant shirts and medals, plus cider, donuts and a free hayride for participants.

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.

Experience the scenic trails of Orion Oaks County Park this autumn with a half marathon or 5K. Enjoy a multi-use course through wooded landscapes, including a unique dog-friendly division for you and your leashed companion.

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 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.

Trail running at Deep Lake Campground in Middleville, MI, with 10K, 25K, and 50K options on rolling single-track loops. Pricing includes a long sleeve tech shirt or a Switchback Endurance buff and nearby camping is available.

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.