Trail Running calendar near Ludington 2026-2027

Celebrate the 50th North American Vasa in Traverse City on February 14 and 15, 2026, with classic and skate Nordic ski races plus fat tire bike events on the groomed Vasa Pathway. Highlights include returning two lap 50k and family races.

Join Robinette's Spiked Apple 5k at the Apple Haus and Winery for a scenic run or walk through vineyards and rustic terrain. Celebrate with a cider donut, cider pour and a finisher medal that doubles as a bottle opener.

Join Moonlight Meltdown and Sunset Safari in Belgium, Wisconsin for a flat, well lit 5k or a scenic 10k into Harrington Beach State Park. Chip timing, shirts and refreshments raise funds for Belgium Fire and Rescue and local youth programs.

Run Pere Marquette Forest trails at the Traverse City Trail Running Festival, May 8 and 9, 2026, starting and finishing at Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort. Distances span a Friday evening 5K and two person 10K relay up to solo 100K an..

Pere Marquette XC 5k at PM Conservation Park in Ludington on May 17 invites runners and walkers of all ages to a scenic off road 5k. Dogs are welcome and top finishers earn awards across age groups.

Join the 17th annual Crossroads Trail Run & Walk at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Sturgeon Bay on June 13, 2026. Pick 2K, 5K, or 10K routes, enjoy chip timed results, get a native tree and help support the preserve.

Run the Wicked Worm Trail Races at Robinette's Apple Haus in Grand Rapids on June 20, 2026. Tackle technical singletrack and orchard trails with options from a 10K to timed 6 Hour and 12 Hour challenges, plus swag and finisher medals.

Experience Robinette's Nature Trail at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery on June 27 with 5K, 9K, 18K and a 9K ruck option over dirt and rooty single track. All finishers get a medal and tri blend shirt; this is a cupless event so bring your o..

Join the Cross Country Team Challenge at Richmond Park in Grand Rapids for a scenic chip timed 5K on grass, dirt and gravel plus a free community 1 Mile fun run. Teams of 5 to 7 vie for individual and team honors.

Join the 9th Annual Jazz Blueberry Trail Run and Walk at Jazz Blueberry Farm in Shelby on Sunday, July 26 for scenic trails and 5K, 10K and 1 mile fun run options. Expect farm views, family fun and blueberry swag.

Run a scenic 9 mile course through Kohler Andrae State Park, with beach, boardwalk and woodland trails along Lake Michigan. Expect mostly flat terrain, unique cordwalk sections, and post race snacks in this second annual event.

A cross country meet at Muskegon Catholic Central Monsignor Kehren Stadium on August 22, 2026, featuring high school races and an open alumni and community 5k. Race proceeds support MCC Cross Country and Track and Field programs.

Experience a spirited trail running weekend with 50 mile and 50K ultras plus marathon and half marathon options, famed for huge finisher medals and a lively post race party. Registration for 2026 is closed but a wait list will open soon.

Run a scenic 5K or challenging 10K through Peace Ranch and Pere Marquette Forest near Traverse City, Michigan. Enjoy a tshirt, timed results, medal, refreshments and post race tours while supporting veterans programs.

Tackle the Midwest Everest, a two day trail festival with 100M, 50M, 20K and 10K options on steep everesting loops and wooded single track. Fields are capped and a portion of proceeds benefit a local nonprofit; register by Sept 26, 2026.

Tackle Michigan's fall forest trails at the Hungerford Trail Races in Big Rapids on Sep 26, 2026, with 50 Miler, 45K, and 15 Miler options. Expect winding single track, Powerlines views, and aid stations to keep you moving.

Join a canicross or solo trail run and walk in Denmark, WI on October 17 with 2.8, 5.6 and 8.4 mile routes, raising funds for Crisis Cafe. Celebrate with a costume contest, Paw Parazzi red carpet photos, vendors and food.

Hit the dirt at Robinette's Trails for the Dirty Duel in Grand Rapids where runners choose a short brutal 3.1 miles (5K) or a tougher 3.4 mile course. Presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports, this trail race mixes fierce competition with go..