Trail Running calendar near Ludington 2025-2026

Peace Ranch Wilderness 5K/10K Run, held near Traverse City, Michigan (2570 Hoosier Valley Rd, 49685), offers two trail-style courses. The 5K winds through hard-packed sand roads in the Pere Marquette Forest, while the 10K challenges runners with varied topography and peaceful surroundings. The event..

The Hungerford Trail Races take place near Big Rapids, Michigan, in the Manistee National Forest. The event offers three distances: 50 Miler, 45K, and 15 Miler, welcoming runners of varying experience to test their limits on forested trails. Runners wind through scenic woodlands, with winding single..

Midwest Everest is a challenging ultra running event held at Cannonsburg Ski Hill in Belmont, Michigan. The race features a 100-mile and a 50-mile ultra, along with 10K and 20K trail runs over two days in late September. The 100-mile race includes over 30,000 feet of elevation gain and loss, consist..

The Betsie Valley Trail Run takes place in Thompsonville, Michigan, along the Betsie Valley Trail. The event offers a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. The Half, 10K and 5K courses are out-and-back on the flat rail-trail starting at the Webber Sports Complex; the Fun Run goes from the ba..

The North Shore Trail Run is an annual non-profit trail running event held at Coast Guard Park in Spring Lake, Michigan, featuring scenic trails in North Ottawa Dunes. The event offers multiple distances: a 10K trail run, a 5K run/hike/walk, a combo 10K + 5K option, and a free 2K Kids Fun Run encour..

Unmask Domestic Violence Community Run is a festive trail event in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin (5736 Walker Rd), offering 2K, 5K, and 10K options. Runners traverse Snowkarft’s private 20 miles of wooded trails, featuring rolling hills and off-the-beaten-path singletrack—terrain usually reserved for skii..

The First Annual Paws for a Cause Canicross & Trail Run/Walk for Charity takes place in Denmark, Wisconsin, offering participants the chance to run or walk scenic wooded trails with or without their dogs. The event features three distance options—2.8, 5.6, and 8.4 miles—catering to all fitness level..

The Custer Trail Walk/Run/Roll is a family-friendly community event held at Clark at Keller Lake in Grand Rapids, Michigan (2431 Forest Hill Ave SE). Participants choose between a scenic 5K route—three loops around the trail—or a gentle 1-mile loop suitable for residents and kids. A remote participa..

The West Side Donut Dash takes place on October 18, 2025, at Blandford Nature Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The event includes the following distances: 5 km trail run Approx. 1/2 mile Kids Run The 5k is run on marked trails. Participants should be aware the course includes natural trail hazar..

The Ultra Bird in West Olive, Michigan, centers at Pigeon Creek County Park, offering 12-hour and 6-hour races, plus 3-hour rucks and shorter 5K and 10K options. Runners start and finish at the Pigeon Creek Ski Lodge and tackle a 5K loop on well‑groomed, scenic trails with about 165 feet of elevatio..

Humane Hustle is a charity running event held in Belmont, Michigan, at the Canonsburg Ski Area (6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306). Held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, in its 3rd year, the event features a 5K trail run and a 1-mile run/walk, plus a Cat Napper option, to benefit the Humane So..

The Hoffmaster Turkey Trail 5K Run is an annual trail running event held in Muskegon, Michigan, hosted by the Gillette Nature Association. The 5K race starts at Hoffmaster State Park's beach parking lot and finishes at the Gillette Visitor Center, offering participants a scenic course through natura..

The Dirty Duel is a trail race held on Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Robinette’s Trails / Robinette’s Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, MI. The event is presented by Merrell and Gazelle Sports and is organized by Michigan Adventure Racing. About 600 racers start in multiple waves and split to..

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 loop, offering runners a scenic and challenging trail experi..

The North American Vasa is scheduled for February 14-15, 2026 and will mark the event's 50th annual running. The event is held in the Traverse City area in northern lower Michigan and has been a local tradition since 1977. Registration is listed as "coming soon." The festival features wi..

The Sunset Safari 10k Trail Run is part of the annual Moonlight Meltdown event held in Belgium, Wisconsin. This hybrid trail run features a 6.2-mile course combining a 5-mile road segment with a 1.2-mile trail section through Harrington Beach State Park, following the Snow Runners LTD snowmobile tra..

The Crossroads Trail Run & Walk, held annually at Crossroads at Big Creek Nature Preserve in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin, offers a scenic trail running experience with three distance options: 2K, 5K, and 10K. This event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages and abilities, promoting wellness, multi-ge..

The Grand Rapids Trail Run, held at Robinette's Apple Haus & Winery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, offers scenic trail running and hiking events with distances of 5K, 9K, 18K, and a 9K RUCK. Participants traverse dirt and rooty single-track trails featuring a hilly course with about 500 feet of elevatio..