Trail Running calendar near Mackinac Island 2026-2027

Hit the trails in Petoskey with the Dandelion Dash, offering a 5K, a 1-mile run, and a short family fun run. The event supports a local preschool and features custom medals for top finishers. A virtual 5K option is also available.

Experience the wild beauty of Michigan's Upper Peninsula on a course featuring Lake Superior shoreline and old growth forests. Choose between three distances ending at the landmark Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

Experience the 44th Annual Black Bear Run through the scenic trails of the Hiawatha Sportsman’s Club. Choose between 6K and 12K distances on a mix of pavement and gravel with transportation provided from Engadine High School.

Experience the scenic North Country Trail on a course featuring Lake Michigan bluffs and coastal forests. Choose between 50K, marathon, or half marathon distances over 90 percent single track terrain.

Sparkle through the lavender fields at Lucky Clover Farm in Gaylord. Choose from a flat 5k trail or a lively one-mile community loop. Proceeds support Ignite Dance Co., and creative costumes are encouraged for a special prize.

The Tahqua Trail Run explores the wild trails of Tahquamenon Falls State Park in Michigan. Runners will pass lush bogs, pine ridges, and finish near the powerful Upper Falls. Choose from 10K, 25K, or the new 50K distance for 2026.

The SOO 200 is eastern Canada's only 200-mile ultramarathon. It challenges athletes on a rugged course through the Searchmont, Ontario landscape. This technical event requires specific safety gear and precise navigation.

This 9-mile trail run connects the scenic Upper and Lower Tahquamenon Falls in Michigan. The technical course features a new pedestrian bridge and a strict 90-minute cutoff to reach the aid station. Registration is limited to 100 runners.

Experience a point to point journey across Michigan's lower peninsula from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. Choose from 100 mile, 100k, and 50k distances on a mix of singletrack trails and scenic seasonal roads.

Experience a 5K trail loop through the scenic Leelanau State Park in Northport. All participants receive a custom finisher medal and a race shirt with professional chip timing included.

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this scenic trail event on Mackinac Island. Choose between a half marathon or a 5.7 mile course featuring breathtaking shoreline views and autumn forest trails.