Trail Running calendar near Mackinac Island 2025-2026

The Tahquamenon Falls to Falls Trail Run is a 9-mile trail race held in Paradise, Michigan, starting near the Upper Tahquamenon Falls and looping to the Lower Falls before returning. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, the course features a scenic and technical trail with significant elevation changes..

Tap into the Trails is a running event held in Cheboygan, Michigan, featuring 5K and 10K run/walk options. The courses start from Festival Square in downtown Cheboygan and highlight the North Central State Trail and North Eastern State Trail. The routes are fairly flat, combining pavement and crushe..

The Wolverine State 100 is an ultra-distance running event held in Michigan’s Lower Peninsula, showcasing the region’s rugged beauty. The race features multiple distances: a 100-mile ultra from Petoskey to Alpena, a 100K ultra finishing in Alpena, a 50K out-and-back course based in Alpena, and a 100..

The Rock the Light Trail Run is a 5K trail race held at Leelanau State Park near Densmore Road by the Woosley Airport in Northport, Michigan. This event features a challenging and enjoyable trail loop, professionally chip-timed with 5-year age group categories. There are cash prizes for the first ma..

The Great Turtle Trail Run takes place on Mackinac Island, Michigan, on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The event offers multiple race options: a Half Marathon (13.1 miles), a 5.7 mile run, and a 5.7 mile walk, plus virtual race options for both distances. All registrants receive a commemorative garmen..

The Two Hearted Trail Run takes place Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Paradise, Michigan, with the finish at Upper Tahquamenon Falls. The event offers the following distances: 50K Marathon Half Marathon Registration closes June 15, 2026. Entrant limit is 400 runners. Bib pickup is scheduled on Friday,..

The event in Emmet County, Michigan offers three distances: 50K Marathon Half-Marathon The 50K and marathon are based at Mackinaw City School. The half marathon starts near Goose Pond in Wilderness State Park. The course follows a section of the North Country Trail from Cross Village to Mackinaw..

The Tahqua Trail Run takes place in Paradise, Michigan, at Tahquamenon Falls State Park. The event is organized by Great Lakes Endurance and, as of the 2026 season, operated by Aravaipa Running. Distances offered in 2026 are: 50K 25K 10K Registration closes on Mon, Aug 3, 2026. The event has an e..