Trail Running calendar near Lapeer 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and walk at Midland City Forest on May 2, 2026, offered as separate chip timed events with and without dogs, with medals for top finishers and proceeds benefiting Great Lakes Bay Animal Society.

Trail races at Addison Oaks County Park on May 3, 2026 offer three distances: a 30K (two loops), a 15K (one loop) and a 4 Mile course inside the park. The event includes aid stations, awards and finisher items.

Trail races at Independence Oaks County Park on May 9, 2026 offering 2.3-mile, 5K, 10K and virtual options. In-person entries include chip timing, a race shirt, finisher medal, and age-group awards.

A flat 3.1 miles along the Lansing River Trail finishing near Jackson Field on May 9, 2026. Registration includes a medal, t shirt, festival entry and a 12oz pour; festival entry requires being 21 plus with photo ID.

A cross country style 5K at Revel Run in Chelsea, Michigan that raises funds for Chelsea Track & Field. Registration runs Jan 26 to May 9 with a $25 fee and on site late registration the morning of the race.

Three trail races at Island Lake Recreation Area near Brighton, MI: Nightfall 50K, Overnight 100K, and Daybreak 50K. Entry is capped at 450 runners; night races carry a combined prize purse and all registrants receive a tech hoody.

Trail runs of 1 Mile, 5K and 10K take place at Upland Hills Farm in Oxford, Michigan on May 16, 2026. The student-supported fundraiser includes timing services, student-made medals, commemorative shirts, and an end of race raffle.

Join this annual trail run through Columbus Park to support Michigan animal rescues. Choose between a timed 5K or a 1 mile fun run on natural grass and dirt paths where friendly dogs are welcome.

A community oriented, non competitive 5K on the Bath Cross Country Course honoring a longtime local teacher, with free student participation and proceeds supporting an annual memorial scholarship.

A community 5K run and walk on May 31, 2026, along the Lansing River Trail starting at Lansing Shuffle. Early registrants receive a race shirt and a $10 Lansing Shuffle gift card; proceeds support local Big Brothers Big Sisters and the Youn..

A 2.25 miles loop run or walk through Harris Nature Center and Eastgate Park on Global Running Day. Registration fees support the Harris Nature Center Foundation and kids 10 and under are free.

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.

Spring R&R in Metamora, Michigan on June 6, 2026 combines gravel bike races and 5k and 10k runs with timed events, awards, food and drink, and camping, raising funds for youth outdoor recreation through Crank 4 A Cause.

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.

A Tough Mudder obstacle event on June 13, 2026 at Koenig Materials in Oxford, Michigan offering 15K and 5K courses, an Infinity laps option, finisher medals, festival-style spectator access, and volunteer and group packages.

Experience smooth singletrack trails at Sleepy Hollow State Park with distances ranging from 5 miles to 50 miles. Enjoy a supported course with generous cutoffs and a post race BBQ celebration in Laingsburg.

A 5K on the Tractor Trail at Spicer Orchards in Fenton MI with in person, kids and virtual options. The in person race is chip timed and finishers can choose sweet cider or hard cider for those 21 and older.

Dances with Dirt Hell on June 13, 2026 in Hell, Michigan offers trail races from 6.66K to a 50 mile individual and a 55 mile relay. The Woodlands provides weekend camping and a post-race bash with awards, food and live music.

A community fundraising run and walk at Freedom River in Brighton on June 20, 2026. Features a timed 5K and an untimed 1 mile fun run with awards and team categories, with proceeds supporting summer meals.

A loop-format event on June 27, 2026 at Suncor Park/Wawanosh Wetlands featuring a 5K(ish), a 3 hour and a 6 hour race on a 2.35 km paved loop. All proceeds support Heaven’s Wildlife Rescue; parking is limited.